The Infernals cover

The Infernals

Samuel Johnson • Book 2

3.87 ABR Score (4.3K ratings)
★ 3.9 Goodreads (4.0K) ★ 4.37 Audible (292)
9h 16m Released 2011 Fantasy

Why Listen?

Tim Gerard Reynolds transforms Connolly's darkly hilarious demon-chase into pure audio magic, making every grotesque creature and nervous joke land with perfect timing. A genuinely original fantasy that's equal parts creepy and laugh-out-loud weird.

Listen to The Infernals on Audible →

About This Audiobook

Young Samuel Johnson finds himself trapped in Hell alongside his loyal dachshund Boswell after vengeful demons drag them through a portal to the dark realm of the Infernals. What begins as supernatural retribution for Samuel's previous interference with demonic plans becomes an unlikely adventure featuring bumbling police officers, an optimistic ice cream vendor, and a peculiar band of displaced elves. John Connolly crafts a delightfully twisted tale that blends horror and humor as Samuel navigates the underworld's bizarre bureaucracy and dangerous inhabitants while searching for a way home.

Tim Gerard Reynolds delivers a masterful performance that brings Connolly's eccentric cast to vivid life through distinct character voices and impeccable comic timing. His narration captures both the story's whimsical absurdity and genuine moments of peril, seamlessly shifting between Samuel's earnest determination and the Infernals' menacing presence. Reynolds's rich vocal range transforms each demon, elf, and human into a memorable personality, while his measured pacing allows listeners to savor Connolly's clever wordplay and satirical observations about good, evil, and everything in between.