I was so excited to start this book on Halloween night. It felt rather appropriate.
This book is very reminiscent of Nightmare on Elm Street, where bad things happen when you go to sleep. And Lalaland and lullabies are no joke. This was a good story, but I had a few issues with it. I felt like it took a while to actually get going, although when it did it was non-stop. There are a lot of characters. Maybe too many, which hindered the character development. I felt like I had zero attachment to any of them. And that ending. I'm sure there's a sequel in the works, but why end it so abruptly? Having said all of this, I wouldn't say I was terrified at any given point, but it did have its creepy moments. The narrators did a fantastic job bringing these small town characters to life. Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for providing me with an ALC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I loved the nightmare man and i thought it was cool that the two books tied together. This one started off strong for me but i eventually lost interest and also got kind of confused. I wish there was more focus on just a few characters rather than many. I think it made for less character development. I loved the gory bits. But i just felt a bit detached.

The audio was well done and the narrators were easy to listen to

I stumbled upon an intriguing audiobook featuring a collection of children's lullabies and stories from the past, leaving me questioning their intended purpose. These tales, designed to lull children to sleep, seem to have a hidden agenda of instilling moral lessons and good behavior. Listening to them, especially around Halloween, was a spine-chilling experience.

The stories, rooted in our cultural heritage, take a darker turn, challenging the conventional notion of bedtime tales. Instead of merely calming children, they serve as cautionary narratives, encouraging little ones to be virtuous. The juxtaposition of these narratives against their innocent facade adds an eerie layer to the storytelling experience.

As someone who rarely succumbs to fear, I found myself captivated by the spine-tingling twists and turns of these tales in the audiobook. The unintentional Halloween vibe intensified the overall ambiance, making the experience both unsettling and oddly fascinating.

Intrigued and slightly unnerved, I couldn't help but appreciate the artistry behind these stories in audio format. The narrators skillfully brought the characters and their eerie adventures to life, enhancing the immersive experience. They not only provide a glimpse into the past but also offer a unique perspective on the cultural values of their time.

If you're a fan of the macabre and enjoy exploring the unconventional side of childhood tales, this audiobook is a must-listen, especially during the eerie season of Halloween. Let the narrators' voices guide you through a journey of both sweet dreams and spine-tingling suspense.

WOOF. What a read -- with the spookiest twist at the end. What happens when normal people start turning into Wendigos and rip their way through town all while several children in comas are left lifeless but perhaps have access to another dimension??? Chaos. Chaos is the answer here. I am so thankful to Dreamscape Media, J.H. Markert (a Kentucky native) and Crooked Lane Books for granting me advanced audio access to this scare of read before publication day -- November 21, 2023.

Mister Lullaby by J. H. Markert was an audiobook I listened to and it was
narrated by David Bendena and Lauren Ezzo. They were amazing and I really enjoyed it!
This small town called Harrod’s Reach has an old train tunnel, scary as crap and the entire town was built around it. And nothing good has EVER happened in that tunnel. Nothing. This was creepy scary like some of S. King’s books and I couldn’t stop listening. It’s a mystery thriller and horror novel that had murders, psychopaths and strange other worldly things. Scary things.
4.5⭐️
Thanks Dreamscape Media via Netgalley.