The Lair of the White Worm (Version 2)


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(4.1 stars; 46 reviews)

The Lair of the White Worm is a chilling tale that delves into the depths of horror and the supernatural, crafted by the renowned author of Dracula, Bram Stoker. Set in the English countryside, the story unfolds around a mysterious estate and the sinister forces that lurk within its shadows, drawing on the ancient legend of the Lambton Worm.

As the narrative progresses, the characters find themselves entangled in a web of dark secrets and malevolent creatures. Stoker weaves a rich tapestry of myth and adventure, exploring themes of fear, temptation, and the battle between good and evil. The atmosphere is thick with suspense, as the protagonists confront the terrifying entity that threatens their lives.

Published in 1911, just before Stoker's death, this novel combines elements of horror with a unique mythological backdrop, distinguishing it from his more famous works. With its vivid imagery and haunting narrative, The Lair of the White Worm invites listeners to experience a world where ancient legends come to life and the line between reality and nightmare blurs.

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Chapter 1 8:01 Read by Mark Penfold
Chapter 2 14:28 Read by Mark Penfold
Chapter 3 9:00 Read by Mark Penfold
Chapter 4 19:09 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
Chapter 5 15:01 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
Chapter 6 11:38 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
Chapter 7 12:01 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
Chapter 8 15:41 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
Chapter 9 10:44 Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)
Chapter 10 15:42 Read by Joshua Paul Johnson
Chapter 11 9:49 Read by Ethan Rampton
Chapter 12 9:16 Read by Ethan Rampton
Chapter 13 11:00 Read by Elliott Miller
Chapter 14 14:54 Read by Haylayer Flaga
Chapter 15 5:54 Read by Barry Eads
Chapter 16 9:31 Read by Barry Eads
Chapter 17 6:51 Read by Haylayer Flaga
Chapter 18 8:03 Read by Haylayer Flaga
Chapter 19 10:45 Read by Haylayer Flaga
Chapter 20 12:37 Read by Haylayer Flaga
Chapter 21 11:42 Read by Haylayer Flaga
Chapter 22 5:48 Read by Richard Schipper
Chapter 23 13:38 Read by Richard Schipper
Chapter 24 12:44 Read by Richard Schipper
Chapter 25 13:25 Read by Barry Eads
Chapter 26 11:14 Read by Barry Eads
Chapter 27 13:32 Read by Barry Eads
Chapter 28 22:30 Read by Barry Eads

Reviews

Not bad


(3 stars)

I guess I am not a Bram Stoker fan. The story doesn't really draw me in, I found myself listening just to hear how it ended. Some of the recordings are a bit rough; you can improve them with the equalizer. The quality noticeably improves the closer to the end of the book, so if you are a Stoker fan, go for it. I just felt the story itself was somewhat of a disappointment.

Wasted potential...


(2.5 stars)

The story has some potential but it is wasted because Stoker gave his plot a rather slow pace and dwells in stereotypical descriptions of the English countryside, Africans etc.

Lair of the White Worm


(5 stars)

Readers were exceptional. I enjoyed the actual slow burn story.

Okay


(3 stars)

The narrators were fine. The story was just kind of silly.

nice read


(5 stars)

would encourage reader to do more. Such as Victor Hugo, Churchill, Pope.