Isaac's Staff Picks

The Icepick Surgeon

Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science

By: Sam Kean
Narrated by: Ben Sullivan
Length: 11 hours 45 minutes

“We like to think that science is a noble pursuit, but this isn't always the case. From lobotomies to corpse theft to bomb making, many horrible acts have been committed in the name of science. This book dives into these acts and the people behind them, showing how even the best of intentions can lead to disastrous results. It’s a strange,... Read more

Dark Tower I

The Gunslinger

The Dark Tower: Book #1

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: George Guidall
Length: 7 hours 19 minutes

“Not only is this my favorite book series ever, it’s also narrated by my favorite book narrator ever (the amazing George Guidall). A western/fantasy/horror epic crossing from the apocalyptic west to 70s New York to other King worlds, this is considered by both Stephen King fans and by King himself to be his magnum opus. From the characters to the... Read more

Bioshock: Rapture

Bioshock

By: John Shirley
Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
Length: 12 hours 21 minutes

“A great book for both fans of the Bioshock games as well as newcomers, this tale of an underwater city's rise and fall features my all time favorite fictional setting. It's a mix between arguments on government and junkies that shoot lightning out of their hands... what more do I need to say? Read more

The King of Confidence

A Tale of Utopian Dreamers, Frontier Schemers, True Believers, False Prophets, and the Murder of an American Monarch

By: Miles Harvey
Narrated by: Rengin Altay
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes

“A bizarre and compelling true story of a man that led a sect of Mormonism to an island of murder, theft and all things unholy. Featuring high stakes, bad decisions, and outlandish figures, this has everything I love in non-fiction. Read more

'Salem's Lot

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Ron McLarty
Length: 17 hours 34 minutes

“A modern horror classic, 'Salem’s Lot features my favorite depictions of vampires ever. Grotesque, hypnotizing, and violent, Kings vampires are scary as hell and stick with you long after reading. Want to read King but don’t know where to start? This is your answer. Read more

The Count of Monte Cristo

By: Alexandre Dumas
Narrated by: Richard Matthews
Length: 43 hours 13 minutes

“Arguably the greatest novel ever written. You'll cheer, you'll cry, you'll laugh, you'll feel just about every emotion possible as you follow this epic odyssey of a wrongfully imprisoned man's journey for revenge and redemption. If you have enjoyed a revenge story before, it's likely inspired by this one. Read more

The Silence of the Lambs

25th Anniversary Edition

By: Thomas Harris
Narrated by: Frank Muller
Length: 10 hours 43 minutes

“Featuring arguably the best female protagonist in horror history as well as one of horror's most acclaimed villains, this is a must read for any horror/thriller fan. Whether you’ve seen its acclaimed film adaption or not, this book is shocking and spine tingling all the same. Don't forget to check out the first novel in the Hannibal series, Red... Read more

You Like It Darker

Stories

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Will Patton & Stephen King
Length: 20 hours 21 minutes

“Interested in the darker side of life? From gators to ghosts, this collection of short stories from King showcases both the horrifying and the heartwarming. Although there are many standouts, I found one in particular connected with me. Rattlesnakes (a sequel to Cujo), is a mix of truly terrifying moments blended with an emotional tale of grief... Read more