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Devil's Badland (The Loner)

The Loner • Book 2

3.93 ABR Score (598 ratings)
★ 4.36 Goodreads (573) ★ 4.84 Audible (25)
5h 26m Released 2020 Historical Fiction

Why Listen?

A full-cast dramatization that transforms a revenge western into something closer to a radio play—the ensemble cast makes every confrontation crackle with tension you won't get from a single narrator.

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About This Audiobook

Conrad Browning, known as The Loner, journeys to New Mexico to visit his murdered wife's grave, seeking solace after exacting vengeance on her killers. Instead of peace, he encounters a shocking betrayal when his former fiancée Pamela Tarleton emerges from his past with murderous intent. Armed with a ruthless gang of gunfighters, Pamela harbors years of resentment over their broken engagement and blames Conrad for her father's death. In the unforgiving badlands, old wounds and buried grudges explode into a deadly confrontation that will test The Loner's survival skills against overwhelming odds.

The full-cast dramatization transforms Johnstone's gritty western into an immersive audio theater experience. Terence Aselford anchors the production with his portrayal of the tormented protagonist, while Elizabeth Jernigan delivers a chilling performance as the vengeful Pamela. The ensemble cast, including Eric Messner, Dan Stevens, and Michael Glenn, creates distinct voices for each character, bringing the sprawling cast of outlaws and townsfolk to vivid life. Sound effects and musical scoring enhance the tension of gunfights and confrontations, making listeners feel the dust and danger of the frontier setting.