Zero In (Nameless: Season Two #6)

Zero In by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Awesome end to a great series. Good narration

1/25/2026: Fitting, enjoyable ending. Wouldn't mind seeing all these characters revived somehow. Could be fun.

Corkscrew (Nameless: Season Two #5) Corkscrew (Nameless: Season Two #5)

Corkscrew by Dean Koontz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Getting closer to the end now. Excited to see what's going to happen. Hope it's a fitting end. Decent narration.

1/25/2026: Terrifying. Leading into the end well.

Light Has Weight, but Darkness Does Not (Nameless: Season Two #4)

Light Has Weight, but Darkness Does Not by Dean Koontz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another enjoyable installment. Good narration.

1/25/2026: More pieces coming together. Definitely keeping me hooked.

Kaleidoscope (Nameless: Season Two #3)

Kaleidoscope by Dean Koontz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great installment. Can't wait to see what the end game is. Good narration.

1/25/2026: Getting closer and closer to the end. Have a feeling that it's going to be catastrophic. Love that Nameless is always on the right side of history. Am just afraid everything is going to catch up with him. On to the next audiobook.

Gentle Is the Angel of Death (Nameless: Season Two #2)

Gentle Is the Angel of Death by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a horrible, evil main character. So glad he got what he deserved. Great story. Good narration.

1/23/2026: Absolutely love evil people getting what they deserve. In my opinion, this vile creature got off easy.

Accurate!

The Lost Soul of the City (Nameless: Season Two #1)

The Lost Soul of the City by Dean Koontz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Not as good as the others, but still enjoyable. I'm curious to continue the journey. Decent narration.

1/22/2026: I agree with my original review. This one didn't catch me like the others. A good listen, but missing some of the magic and intrigued I've become accustomed to with this series.

Memories of Tomorrow (Nameless, #6)

Memories of Tomorrow by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Perfect end to an unforgettable series.

1/20/2026: I echo the review above. Good narration.

The Mercy of Snakes (Nameless, #5)

The Mercy of Snakes by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yet another superb episode. Absolutely cannot wait to see how it all ends.

1/20/2026: Didn't enjoy this one as much as the others, but still kept my attention. Excited to see what's next.

Red Rain (Nameless, #4)

Red Rain by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great installment. More is coming to light, piece by piece.

1/20/2026: Another terrifying, satisfying adventure. Good narration.

The Praying Mantis Bride (Nameless, #3)

The Praying Mantis Bride by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Super dark, but very enjoyable.

1/19/2026: I echo my original review, and add that I would like a full-length novel detailing the events told in the flashbacks of this tale. Good narration.

Quote Of The Moment…

 "Denial endures because it soothes."
-Nameless (From The Nameless Audiobook Series)

Thoughts…

Okay, so I know I haven't posted a lot of BTG content. As much as I love the show, storylines don't exactly move at a clip. In most instances, what I just said would be considered a good thing. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a slow burn. Problem is when the entire show has that philosophy, and where still waiting for payoffs from storylines started in the debut week.

Let me be perfectly clear, while pacing is definitely an issue, performances, (generally speaking), are not. It's obvious that everyone involved is doing their absolute best to keep viewers coming back. All kudos to the people running the ship behind the curtain as well. Fantastic job. Funny, this wasn't where my original post was going. Let me get back on track.

Along the same lines of waiting unnecessarily long for payoffs that don't seem to be coming, there has to be a concerted effort to create more of a character balance. Those who have read this blog know that I absolutely hate when one particular character eats a show. In this case, Dana Leslie Thomas.

I absolutely adore Trisha Mann-Grant, but Leslie desperately needs a trip to the back burner. She has her nose in every story, and is yet to suffer repercussions or consequences for anything she's done. How much longer can the Laura/Leslie/attempted murder situation dangle without resolution? Ridiculous! Don't have the inclination at the moment, but I could go on about the need for Leslie to get what's coming to her for six or seven more paragraphs without even trying. Something has to be done. My advice? Sooner rather than later, before the audience starts exiting stage left.

All right, that last sentence was a little dramatic. Forgive me. Let me end by talking about aspects of the show I'm enjoying. The Anita/cancer storyline, and Tamara Tunie's performance are top shelf. So much so that it's difficult to watch at times. Dani and Andre, while in need of a bit more depth, are still adorable, and worth rooting for. It seems to be taking forever, but I can't wait to see how Hayley's plot plays out. Marquita Goings is doing a bangup job.

That's all for now folks. Will try to post more consistently.
 

Photographing the Dead (Nameless, #2)

Photographing the Dead by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The twisty, dark, fascinating journey continues. Good narration.

Snowy Tree With A Twist!

 

Photo Credit: Latisha Todman

 Love how the flash disrupts the picture in a beautiful way.

In the Heart of the Fire (Nameless, #1)

In the Heart of the Fire by Dean Koontz
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love it even more than I did reading it on my Kindle the first time. Fascinating, complex characters, and great narration. Cannot wait to continue this dark ride.

Quote Of The Moment…

 "Beauty lies in imperfections."
-Rowan (From The Eden Book Series)

Rebels Of Eden

Rebels of Eden: A Novel by Joey Graceffa
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Would give it 10 stars if I could! The perfect end to an incredible series. Absolutely unforgettable perfection. Great narration.

1/18/2026: Beautiful, poignant, thought-provoking, scarily timely. Perfect ending to a wonderful series.

Quote Of The Moment…

 "So many things can go wrong between promise and fulfillment."
-Rowan (From The Eden Book Series)

Quote Of The Moment…

 "If will and dreams could bring success, I would be a hero."
-Rowan (From The Eden Book Series)

Shadows Of Cacti!

Photo Credit: Latisha Todman

 Saw this shadow my cacti was casting, and thought it was really cool. Wasn't sure if the picture would come out, but glad it did. 

Elites of Eden

Elites of Eden by Joey Graceffa
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Second book just as amazing as the first. Love everything about this world. Great narration.

1/17/2026: The journey continues, with satisfying twists and turns that I don't remember from the other times I read/listened. So good. Can't wait to see how it ends.

Quote Of The Moment…

 "Just because you dodged one bullet, it doesn't mean the universe emptied the gun."
-Pamela to Dani

Rainbow Fish!

 

Photo Credit: Steven Dvorkin

April 17th!

 Had mentioned to Eric the other day that O-Town is coming to Foxwoods, and that I would love to go. Went back and forth for a little while before making a decision, but got the tickets! Going to be so much fun. Don't really care about the people on the bill with them, but can't wait to see my boys. Super excited to share this experience with my best friend. O-Town isn't normally a group Eric would listen to, but I genuinely think he is going to get swept up in the fun atmosphere, and have a good time. Will be the fifth time I've seen O-Town. Who knows, maybe I'll even get to meet them again. Going to be a great day trip with awesome food, fantastic company, a little gambling, some shopping, and a fun show to end the night. Can't come soon enough!

Quote Of The Moment…

 "If love is out of the question, there's no point to this affection."
-Think Twice-Celine Dion

Children Of Eden

Children of Eden by Joey Graceffa
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just as enchanting as when I read the Kindle edition. Slightly more so, because of the great narration. I absolutely cannot wait to listen to the second book. I love Eden,and this cast of characters.

1/14/2026: Just listened to this again after almost six years, and love it just as much.

Quote Of The Moment…

 "The musical blows the just off your soul."
-Mel Brooks

The Love Potion

The Love Potion by Becky Monson
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This one didn't do much for me. Even the twist near the end kind of fell flat. Good narration.

A Very Inconvenient Christmas

A Very Inconvenient Christmas by Becky Monson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Walks the line between adorable and saccharine perfectly. Good performances.

The Birthday Party

The Birthday Party by Shalini Boland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one has been on my TBR for a while. Decided to give it a listen today, and was not disappointed. Got me from the beginning, with good narration, and a twist in the final moments that may have caused an expletive to escape my lips.

Animal Farm

Animal Farm by George Orwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As much as it breaks my heart to say it, this book could have been written last week. Terrifying how on the nose it is. On a lighter note, I don't think I have ever enjoyed listening to an audiobook so much. Masterful narration.