The Night Eternal: Book Three of the Strain Trilogy Audiobook, by Guillermo del Toro Play Audiobook Sample

The Night Eternal: Book Three of the Strain Trilogy Audiobook

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Read By: Daniel Oreskes Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 9.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Strain Trilogy Release Date: October 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780062082725

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

56

Longest Chapter Length:

64:35 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

39 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

14:53 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

6

Other Audiobooks Written by Guillermo del Toro: > View All...

Publisher Description

“The most credible and frightening of all the vampire books of the past decade.”

San Francisco Chronicle

“Bram Stoker meets Stephen King meets Michael Crichton. It just doesn’t get much better than this.”

—Nelson DeMille

The stunning New York Times bestselling vampire saga that author Dan Simmons (Drood, The Terror) calls, “an unholy spawn of I Am Legend out of ‘Salem’s Lot,” concludes with The Night Eternal. The magnificent, if monstrously warped brainchild of cinematic horror master Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy) and Chuck Hogan—whose novel Prince of Thieves, was praised as, “one of the 10 best books of the year” by Stephen King—The Night Eternal begins where The Strain and The Fall left off: with the last remnants of humankind enslaved by the vampire masters in a world forever shrouded by nuclear winter.  Still, a small band of the living fights on in the shadows, in the final book of the ingenious dark fantasy trilogy that Newsweek says is, “good enough to make us break that vow to swear off vampire stories.”

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"I have seen many reviews that state that the reader was mad because the books started with a virus and ended in a religious way. I love it myself, the fact tht I thought it was a science thing and it turned out to be a battle of archangel body parts is just mind bending. Love love love this book."

— Evan (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “A devilishly good read, full of satisfying scares.”

    — Stephen King
  • “The momentous conclusion to one of the most acclaimed genre trilogies of recent times.”

    — Barnes & Noble, editorial review
  • “Perhaps the best vampire fiction in recent years.”

    — Library Journal
  • “The prose crackles, the plot barrels forward with increasing momentum and the authors’ knack for thoughtful horror and striking imagery remains intact.”

    — Kirkus Reviews

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

The Night Eternal Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.75 out of 53.75 out of 53.75 out of 53.75 out of 53.75 out of 5 (3.75)
5 Stars: 8
4 Stars: 13
3 Stars: 7
2 Stars: 3
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 1
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Story: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " disappointing end to the trilogy. Felt really forced. "

    — Neil, 2/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent end to the trilogy. Unpredictable, well written, these are not your Twilight vampires. "

    — Lisa, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " just began this. umm this is depressing so far but interesting addition to the mythology of the vampires so far. "

    — Rich, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A great finale to the series. This book is thrilling and combines personal redemption as well as team effort to save the world. The descriptions of the action would make a great movie! "

    — Guillermo, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The symbolism was a bit heavy-handed by this one, but I couldn't put it down. I needed to know how the apocalypse turned out! "

    — Krista, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This last in the triology, and I thought the weakest. Still an engaging and entertaining read. I still love what they've done with the vampires and modernizing them. But the heavy handed insertion of a religious twist did not fit the overall trilogy in my mind. "

    — Damian, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really didn't expect this series to go where it did, and I thought that this book might fall apart because of it. Pleased to be proved wrong. The series maintains its quality, and continues to provide the appropriate chills and thrills. "

    — Jonathan, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Yawn. This took a long time to wrap up all of the threads (and there were not that many) from the first two books without adding anything interesting or fun. "

    — Dan, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Too film like to be a real book "

    — Maria, 12/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable and a good finale to the series; however, I still think that the 1st book, the Strain, was by far the best. "

    — Jillian, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The thrilling (and satisfying) conclusion to the Strain Trilogy. Is it great literature? No. Is it entertaining while simultaneously raising deep questions about the nature of society and what it is to be a hero? Yes. Recommended. "

    — Abu, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Different take on the whole vampire story. I really enjoyed the series. "

    — Janelle, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A terrific conclusion to this series. Can't wait for the movie. Hope movies are made for all 3 books. "

    — David, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " very hard to put down til the end "

    — Haidee, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I'm giving five stars to this trilogy, not just to this book. I think the first one was the best, but this one tied it up nicely. "

    — Elizabeth, 9/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Didnt feel the finale met the expectations developed in the first book and found it a bit predictable. Overall a good series that could have been even better. "

    — Bob, 3/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good read, not as good as the other 2 and maybe I was a little disappointed in the denouement? But over all some good action and interesting story. I've heard rumours that they're optioning this for TV a la Walking Dead - I hope this is true! "

    — Deanne, 1/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I thought I would like this trilogy more than I did. I look forward to the series on FX this year. "

    — Gevera, 1/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Solid end to the series. Enjoy reading tales of creepy, evil vampires so much better than sparkly, loveable ones. "

    — Joy, 10/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Brent Evans, 9/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Best book in the trilogy, a fantastic story above love and redemption! "

    — Alexia, 6/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The trilogy as a whole could use some significant edits. Though I enjoyed the read I felt I was read a screenplay instead of a novel which goes back to my editing comment. "

    — Eugene, 4/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the first two books a heck of a lot more. Still a fun read, but a meh ending to an otherwise terrific trilogy. "

    — Rachel, 11/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Probably a 3.5 rating, but I have a feeling I will be talking about zombie vampires for a long, long time. Always a sign of an enjoyable, memorable read. "

    — Claire, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Started this trilogy not thinking I'd enjoy it. It's a vampire trilogy with a twist. Ended up reading all three as fast as I could. Fast-paced, lots of action and mostly interesting characters. I'd recommend it to anyone who likes vampire books (not the Twilight variety, though). "

    — Liz, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A very solid ending to a well crafted series. I can only hope that this is made into a movie in the near future! "

    — Adam, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun read! Went to some unexpected places, finished with an interesting mythology and altogether finished better than I expected. You could definitely see the cinematic inclinations from del Toro throughout. "

    — Mike, 11/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was only OK. What started as a good horror series ended like a low budget show from the Syfy channel. Disappointing. "

    — Matthew, 11/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A terrific conclusion to this series. Can't wait for the movie. Hope movies are made for all 3 books. "

    — David, 11/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The book was just as interesting as the other two in the series, but the story took on an element that I didn't care for. The largely science-based storyline developed into something more spiritually-inclined than I generally enjoy. "

    — Kristin, 10/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Had a lot of potential. I can see where the authors were reaching for greatness - but it was out of reach. It will make for a great movie, though; many of the scenes seemed to have been written with a cinematographers' eye for detail, and the action sequences were laid out very well. "

    — Eileen, 10/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the long-awaited conclusion to the epic vampire trilogy that I started years ago. If you are into kick-butt and well thought out action thrillers with a little sci-fi thrown in, you should pick up The Strain and start this awesome series. I was not let down. "

    — Lacy, 10/28/2011

About the Authors

Guillermo del Toro is an Academy Award–winning film director as well as a screenwriter, producer, and New York Times bestselling novelist. He is best known for his foreign fantasy films, especially Pan’s Labyrinth, and American mainstream movies like The Shape of Water. Del Toro has published multiple bestselling adult novels, including The Strain, which was adapted into a TV series by FX.

Chuck Hogan is the author of several acclaimed New York Times bestsellers, including The Town, which was awarded the Hammett Prize "for literary excellence in the field of crime writing" and was adapted into z hit feature film. 

About Daniel Oreskes

Daniel Oreskes is a narrator as well as a film, television, and stage actor. He has earned two AudioFile Earphones Awards for his narrations and has twice been a finalist for the Audie Award, including for 2012 Audiobook of the Year. His several film roles include The Thomas Crown Affair and Day Zero, and his many television credits include episodes of  Law & Order. He has acted on Broadway in Electra and Aida and in the off-Broadway Arthur Miller play Mr. Peters’ Connections with Peter Falk, as well as in numerous Shakespeare performances. A native New Yorker, he trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.