This was a pretty good horror! I always enjoy listening to horror, it just makes it a little easier to visualise some of the scenes and this book was no exception.

Although I feel like the narrator did a great job, I somehow didn’t feel like his voice suited the character very well. The tone of Mike, the stuff he says and his general attitude just didn’t seem to match with calm, mature voice.

I really loved all the characters. Mike was a great mc and besides Dan and Bill I really loved all the side characters too.

The plot overall is really gripping and interesting. There’s a lot of blood and gore and the type of tension you’d expect from the genre!

The cover is the best thing about Nameless Things by Ernest Jensen. Space worms causing havoc and horror could make a great B-Movie. Unfortunately the narrator was a miss for me and this was a struggle to finish. I wasn’t able to connect with any of the characters and I just wanted it to end ASAP. ALC was provided by Dreamscape Media via NetGalley. I received an advance listening copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Nameless Things by Ernest Jensen
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This is an entertaining cosmic/supernatural psychological-horror story.
A group of several different campers find themselves trapped when they encounter a rockslide from a meteorite. Not only are all of these people trapped, but they have something even worse to deal with in the dirt below. Worm like creatures are coming up from the ground are killing people in horrific and painful ways. The story continues on with characters trying to stay away from these Nameless Things, plus find a way out. The storyline is creepy, super intense and has lots of excitement! I think overall it’s a well written story.

Will anyone make it out of the park alive?

Thank you to NetGalley for an audio arc of this awesome book. The narrator did a very good job!
🪱*This book comes out March 25th*🪱

A meteorite strike in a beautiful National Park. While enjoying some away time friends Mike and Wade bump into a family of three.  Everything appears okay at first then one of the campers dies. Worms seem to hsve been made psychotic from the metorite. Bodies begin to accumulate as the campers struggle to stay alive. Very fun, fast paced horror.

Thank you to Dreamscape Media for the ALC.

If you enjoy classic pulp horror teeming with tropes and clichés, then this book or audiobook is for you. Ernest Jensen clearly knows the horror genre: mutating worms that infest people's bodies, dead bodies doing unexpected acts, people getting lost in the woods, and more, but I will leave that for you to discover. The mutating worms are "nameless things" that the main character and sub-characters try to understand, In my opinion, the characters needed more development, and the narrative would have benefitted from additional description. The narrative told the reader/listener what happened, instead of showing the reader/listener what happened.

I appreciate Tim Lounibos's effort. I did not connect well to the narration; it felt more like a news broadcaster than a horror narrator. I will still give Lounibos's narration another try with a different book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

A very solid horror!
I flew through this one pretty quickly, I had to know what happened!
Let’s go camping, oh wait? A meteor? And then the body horror.
This was definitely creepy, but didn’t really make me feel yuck, that probably says more about me than anything else, but still, very much enjoyed. Especially the ending!

I listened to the audio of this, and the narrator did a fantastic job.

Thankyou to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This book is horror candy. If you enjoy that classic pulp horror, horror for horror's sake, this one’s for you. Nameless Things reminds me of those wickedly delectable vintage horror books that you discover in your favorite used bookstore, printed in small paperback format. The horror elements in this book include body, alien, backwoods horror, and possession. I suppose I can understand the comparisons to Nick Cutter, although to me this book presented a slightly different vibe.

Personally, I love the mutant worm angle, it was creepy and campy in the best way possible. Also dead bodies doing creepy things, and not just the current trend of being zombies, added to the terror in that vintage/campy horror sort of style. …and oh boy, hold on for the ending.

The dark humor was a pleasant surprise and so perfectly subtle that you could almost miss it -- I mean, having the characters huddled together eating stringy ramen noodles in the midst of a mutant worm infestation was diabolical.

The book I was sent to review was the audio book version, but I found myself wishing I could switch to reading with my eyeballs. To be honest, the narrator's voice was a bit out of place for this content-- I feel like his vocal cadence would fit in well with historical nonfiction, or even as a professional announcer? But for this story it came off as wooden and awkward. I felt bad for him having to attempt Australian and English accents; both ended up really rough around the edges… and hey, there is no way I could approximate an Australian or English accent either, but frankly it was enough to be distracting from the story.

All that said, I would recommend this book to classic/campy horror fans, think a slightly less outrageous David Sodergren… with the caveat that you should go for a print version of this book. And know that you are signing up for pure horror — there will be no morals or teachable moments (I am okay with that).

Thank you NetGalley, Ernest Jensen, and Dreamscape Media for sending me this audiobook. All opinions are my own.

This was such a creepy story, the type that stays in your mind. I seriously couldn't put it down. Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Dreamscape Media for this ARC.
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⭐️⭐️ | A Promising Premise That Didn’t Work for Me

I genuinely don’t like to write reviews that may be seen as negative, but as an ARC reader, I will always give my honest opinion. Unfortunately, I struggled with this book, particularly as an audiobook. The narration felt lacking, and if I’d had an e-copy or physical copy, I likely would have switched formats.

Beyond the narration, the lack of character development made it difficult for me to connect with the story. While the premise was intriguing and had the potential for a gripping survival horror, the execution fell flat for me. The writing style felt generic, and I never truly felt invested in the characters or their fates.

That said, reading is highly subjective. Just because this one didn’t work for me doesn’t mean it won’t be the perfect read for someone else. If the premise interests you, it may still be worth a try—but for me, it ultimately missed the mark.

Thank you, NetGalley & Dreamscape Media, for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Nameless Things by Ernest Jensen is an interesting mix of body horror, cosmic horror, and a struggle to survive. While this did end up falling a little flat for me, it really did have potential. I feel like the writing style was too lacking the imagery and details to really immersed myself in the story. Instead of experiencing the horror and being able to imagine it, it felt like it someone gave me a quick, basic description without much detail. That made it hard to connect with the characters and really experience the horror. But I think the premise was promising and I loved some of the twists. The audiobook had wonderful narration that definitely helped with feeling more emotion in the story.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the audio version. I was looking forward to a horror end of the world or virus take over type book. But this was just a DNF. I was not clicking with any of the characters. It is just very very slow. Not much is happening and I didn't really like the narrator. He sounded to AI for me. Just a hard pass.

This book is like if that AMAZING movie Tremors and Nick Cutter's, The Troop, had a baby. I devoured this. This book is all things weird and disgusting and I cruised through this in one sitting. I love how we hit the ground running and didn't stop until the end. And that ending??? Immaculate. Anything that ends on an ambiguous note makes my little heart sing with joy.
The characters were all kind of thrown into this melting pot of horrors and it truly was survival of the fittest or smartest? Regardless, the survivors ENDURED SOME SHIT. The way those who didn't make it died in unique and disturbing ways.
I loved the setting for this read so much. I truly think stories set in the middle of nowhere woods are top tier because the possibilities of horrors are endless. And as someone who loves to go hiking and hopes to conjure some weird horrors, this book added more fun possibilities to my arsenal.
The narration was absolutely delightful. I loved how well I could feel each characters disdain, hope, dread, anger, etc. all throughout through his tone.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

OK... SO for the most part I really enjoyed this audiobook... BUT it was kind of choppy. Kid went missing... then just appeared.???

Scary things in the woods...... very typical 80's horror... BUT in a good way-- some original thoughts- BUT it just seemed to be missing -something-

Ending kinda bad...... Still all in all I give it a solid 3.5 BUT voted down.

First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Ernest Jensen, and Dreamscape Media for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

Eager to find new authors that I can enjoy, I turned to this chilling story by Ernest Jensen. A group of campers are enjoying some time in nature, when things take a turn after a meteorite siting. One camper seems to be infested by something and soon dies, but the entity that emerges is anything but expected, or welcomed. Soon, additional events tied to this discovery cause more havoc and the bodies pile up. What is this being and how is it being controlled? What began as a camping trip has morphed into something chilling and horrifying! Jensen pens a great debut novel that has me checking myself every moment as I read.

Needing a distraction, Mike and his best friend, Wade, make their way to a small state park in Colorado. It’s quiet, beautiful, and full of nature. However, things soon a take a turn after a meteorite flashes across the sky. When other campers arrive to announce that falling debris has trapped them inside Devil’s Cup Park, a slight concern bubbles amongst them. The larger group will make things all the more adventurous.

If that were the only issue, no one should be complaining. However, from a family of three, the mother soon returns shrieking that something penetrated her skin and is now inside her. Everyone thinks this is some drug-induced hallucination, but when some worm emerges from her and she turns up dead, others begin to take notice. It would seem more of these worm-like beings flee her bod, there is no rationale for this. Mike and Wade panic, as do the others who seek to solve this problem in short order.

Trying to keep their cool and find an answer, Mike tries leading the group towards safety. Someone ought to have sent the memo to these worms, as they keep appearing and target more campers. More bodies emerge and no one can explain it, but the need to flee the death becomes a top priority. The worms seem to multiply, leaving everyone wondering from where they might be coming. Mike must sacrifice everything in order to save himself, and others, from these nameless things! Jensen comes on the scene with a great debut novel!

I do enjoy thriller and horror novels, particularly when I feel my blood pumping. Ernest Jensen does well with this debut novel, sprinkling darkness within this great story of determination. The narrative delivers a powerful foundation while keeping the reader on edge as they cannot predict what awaits them. There are some hokey moments, but these are diluted with the knowledge of this being a debut novel. The momentum increases as the mystery grows and confusion sets in, which is a positive for Jensen. Characters deliver their flavouring to the larger story and keep the reader to connect with those they impress. Plot twists help shape things and provides that horror-creating sentiment, leaving the reader to grip for anything as they wonder what is about to happen and who might survive the terror that emerges from the lurking shadows. For a debut horror novel, Jensen does well. I am interested to see what else he might have in store for readers in his next book, whenever that might be.

Kudos, Mr. Jensen, for a great first attempt at writing in the genre!

Nameless Things played on several classic horror tropes and the references were fun to spot throughout the book. This was a fast paced adventure and the book moved through the plot quickly. Despite these qualities, this book was not my favorite. The characters were not developed at all. This caused the book to have very low stakes for me. Because I didn't really know any of the characters, there was no emotional impact when they were in danger. The diverse cast of characters felt like caricatures of people with no depth and the dialogue felt awkward.

The audiobook was well-produced and the sound quality was great, but the narrator was not my favorite for this book. Despite Tim Lounlbos' easy to understand voice I felt the narrator did not fit the characters and the tense story. The narrator felt like I was listening to a news anchor instead of a horror suspense book.

Overall, this was not my favorite horror Audiobook but I would love to see what this author does in the future!

a perfectly pulpy story about one of my worst fears - bugs that get inside you somehow. it had a lot of clichés and a lot of tropes, but in a book like this you kind of come to expect and welcome them. i could have done with less "heehee this word means something different to americans" because when you try to get me to believe a middle aged american gay man doesn't know what bollocks are, i am raising my eyebrows in disbelief. but OTHER THAN THAT, IT it was fun! it's certainly giving tremors but like, turned more toward body horror.

don't read if you want answers to why what is happening is happening, tho. we don't look too closely at the science of it all.

also, i definitely recommend reading the book over listening to the audiobook. the narrator was fighting for his life trying to do an australian and a british person having a conversation 😭

I listened to this on in audio format, which may not have been the best. I don’t feel the narrator’s voice really fit (in my mind) the voice of the protagonist. It was too rough. The narrator also didn’t completely nail the accents either. So..
BUT the story was a heck of a lot of fun, and gross. Getting stranded in the woods after a meteorite hits earth= scary. Finding out there are now gross worms invading the earth and eating people= terrifying. Watching all the characters die, one by one= horrifying. There is so much for horror lovers to enjoy in this book!
Something bad happens in every chapter. It’s a nonstop race to find help and outrun death. Food and water are scarce, so it’s a countdown on what will kill them first. There are so many real life human fears in this book, if you have any phobias it might get to you. lol. It all just a quick moving build up of terror, with no hope. A real pick me up story, lol.

🎧 Nameless Things by Ernest Jensen
Narrated by: Tim Lounibos
⭐ Overall Rating: 3/5

📖 Quick Summary:
Two friends set out on a hike when a meteorite crashes nearby, leaving them and others stranded, cut off from civilization. But they soon realize they aren’t as alone as they first thought. As tensions rise and survival becomes more uncertain, they must navigate both the wilderness and the unknown threat lurking within it.

💭 What I Liked:
✔️ Fast-paced survival story with a unique monster.
✔️ The final paragraph was particularly strong.

🤔 What Didn’t Work for Me:
Limited character development. While we get some biographical details, the characters never feel fully fleshed out.
Heavy on telling rather than showing, which made certain moments feel less immersive.

🎙️ Narration & Audio Performance:
I’ll be honest—I struggled with the narration at first. It took me about an hour to adjust, and even then, it never fully clicked for me. My biggest issue was the delivery—every sentence seemed to carry an inflection of annoyance or anger, which made it difficult to connect with the characters or the atmosphere of the story.

📖 If You Liked...
Hunted by Darcy Coates
The Troop by Nick Cutter
The Ruins by Scott Smith
Under the Surface by Diana Urban (stranded in the Paris Catacombs instead of a forest)

💬 Final Thoughts:
While Nameless Things doesn’t break new ground, it delivers a solid, entertaining horror read with an intriguing premise. If you enjoy fast-paced, popcorn horror, this is a fun pick. However, if you’re looking for deep character development or emotional investment, you may find it lacking.

This was a very perplexing book for me. Nameless Things follows the main character Mike, who has agreed to go camping with his friend in the aftermath of a painful break up. While camping, a meteor hits the park they're in and deposits stringy white worms into the soil. These worms end up causing all sorts of chaos for Mike and some fellow campers, which leads them to trying to escape the (national?state? - I can't remember) park where they're camping/hiking.

Over all, the pacing of the book was really what made this something I could get through. There were high stakes moments throughout the book and it felt like there was very little downtime, which made it easy to race through because you were always wanting to find out what happened next. The story itself was decent and the characters, while not as thoroughly fleshed out as they could be all seemed to be at least a little thought out.

The biggest problem I had was that there were just places in the book where I thought the writing fell a little flat. That and the narrator (I listened to the audio) wasn't my favorite. Eventually he grew on me and by the end of the book I didn't mind, but he felt out of place for the first part of the book.

Over all I give this one 3 stars. It's not something I'd ever read again but I'd definitely give this author another try and I'd recommend this one to certain readers - horror lovers, especially body horror or cosmic horror.

Thanks NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

if you’re looking for an easy horror read, this is great. i personally like horror that has something to say about the world we live in. i heard it was about killer worms, and was excited maybe some eco-horror or a bit of ‘nature fights back’ but this isn’t that type of story.

i did enjoy seeing how the characters reacted to their situation. i think the true horror of this story is being stuck with strangers and having to survive when the only person who truly has your back is you. dan is especially bad, he didn’t even have his kid’s back. that said, the characterisation of the characters fell as bit flat so i didn’t care when bad things happened to him.

i listened to the audiobook and the emotion conveyed by the narrator was good, but the australian accents almost made me dnf. whenever pete spoke, he sounded like brand-shei from skyrim. i kept waiting for him the other characters ask if they needed wares from morrowind.

the eerie tone and humour lacing the story were good and kept me engaged.