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My Dead Body

Joe Pitt • Book 5

by Charlie Huston

Narrated by Scott Brick

3.95 ABR Score (3.9K ratings)
★ 4.07 Goodreads (3.6K) ★ 4.42 Audible (329)
10h 33m Released 2009 Fantasy

Why Listen?

Scott Brick's deadpan delivery transforms this grimy vampire noir into something darkly funny and weirdly touching—a perfect match for Joe Pitt's exhausted fatalism.

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About This Audiobook

Joe Pitt finds himself deeper underground than ever, both literally and figuratively, as Manhattan's vampire clans wage war above his head. Having spent a year hiding in subway tunnels after becoming public enemy number one to every bloodsucker in the city, the exiled enforcer faces his most dangerous mission yet. When his former lover Evie asks him to find a missing pregnant woman whose unborn child could reshape the vampire world, Pitt must emerge from the shadows and navigate a landscape where every clan wants him dead. The search pulls him back into the violent politics he tried to escape, forcing him to confront the corruption that runs through the heart of his dark world.

Scott Brick delivers a masterful performance that captures both Pitt's world-weary cynicism and his underlying humanity. His gravelly narration perfectly matches the gritty urban setting, while his nuanced character voices bring distinct personality to each clan member and street-level player in Huston's complex vampire ecosystem. Brick's pacing builds tension through the underground chase sequences and brutal confrontations, making every moment of danger feel immediate and visceral. The audio format enhances the noir atmosphere, transforming Pitt's internal monologue into an intimate confession that draws listeners deep into his morally ambiguous world.