Little Heaven: A Novel

Written by Nick Cutter

Narrated by Corey Brill

A “gripping and terrifying story…and one not to be missed” (Robert McCammon) from the acclaimed author of The Troop and The Deep!

A trio of mismatched mercenaries—Micah Shughrue, Minerva Atwater, and Ebenzer Elkins, colloquially known as “the Englishman”—is hired by young Ellen Bellhaven for a deceptively simple task: check in on her nephew, who may have been taken against his will to a remote New Mexico backwoods settlement called Little Heaven, where a clandestine religious cult holds sway. But shortly after they arrive, things begin to turn ominous. There are stirrings in the woods and over the treetops—and above all else, the brooding shape of a monolith known as the Black Rock casts its terrible pall. Paranoia and distrust soon grip the settlement. Escape routes are gradually cut off as events spiral toward madness. Hell—or the closest thing to it—invades Little Heaven. All present here are now forced to take a stand and fight back, but whatever has cast its dark eye on Little Heaven is marshaling its power—and it wants them all…

“A slow boil of unrelenting terror and inescapable consequences. Nick Cutter ups his game every time. Beautifully written—menace drips from every page.” —Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author

“A sprawling epic that can stand alongside the best of ‘80s King, Barker, and McCammon. Fun, nasty, smart, and scary, and in all the right places.” —Paul Tremblay, acclaimed author of A Head Full of Ghosts and Disappearance at Devil’s Rock

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Jan 10, 2017
• ISBN: 9781508227229

Nick Cutter

Nick Cutter is the author of the critically acclaimed national bestseller The Troop (which is currently being developed for film with producer James Wan), The Deep, Little Heaven, and The Handyman Method, cowritten with Andrew F. Sullivan. Nick Cutter is the pseudonym for Craig Davidson, whose much-lauded literary fiction includes Rust and Bone, The Saturday Night Ghost Club, and, most recently, the short story collection Cascade. His story “Medium Tough” was selected by author Jennifer Egan for The Best American Short Stories 2014. He lives in Toronto, Canada.

Reviews for Little Heaven

[Kylie Miracle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I had no idea what the book was about as I went in on a suggestion from a friend. I don't know what I was expecting, but it was definitely a wild ride. I wish it had ended just a tad bit differently, but it stands as a reminder on how far and deep people will go for the ones they love. This is my first Nick Cutter book and his eye for detail really stuck out to me. I was hesitant about the book at first, but I'm glad I listened to it and looking forward to reading and listening to more.

[SherrillDaleTaylor · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So for I have not been disappointed with any book by Nick Cutter.

[Ruthless Rector · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Really disgusting and over the line, frequently found myself pondering the Author's mental health, fun read!

[B-Rock · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Audiobook recorded on a potato. Lack of a pop filter makes the reader sound like they have a lisp. A disservice to the listener and author.

[amy dawson · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Ended up not finishing, which is rare for me. Oh well.

[Shawn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Nothing and I mean nothing has disturbed or unsettled me like The Troop also by Nick cutter, but this came damn close. Bravo!

[Omar Alani · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A masterpiece. Imagine The Thing meets IT. The way the author describes the scenes makes me doubt that watching them on the screen will have the same impact.

[Tiffany Hulberg · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So good! This book really reels you in with each character and leaves your imagination running wild in the creepiest and best ways.

[Laura Lynn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Nick Cutter is just ??? a must read. I finished it in 2 days.

[chy-chy · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Another fun read from Nick Cutter. I personally really enjoyed this one. I thought the trio of mercenaries were a fun group to follow and root for, and their banter made for some solid humor. I also really liked the grotesque descriptions of the monsters. I would 100% watch an animated adaptation of this book, as I think a lot of the horror depicted would translate wonderfully to a visual media. For those who are wary of animal cruelty, this book has very little (save for an unfortunate shrew). I’ll also warn that there is a good amount of time-jumping and flashbacks in this book. The story is about a revivalist compound in the middle of the woods, but there is a bit of set-up before diving into that. I definitely had a few points where I questioned if I was reading the right book lol. I honestly would have rated this book a 4.5/5, but Everand doesn’t allow for halfsies.

[zack · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a great read, I like the construction of the time line. Bouncing between the present, past, and future helps to break up the long and intense story. The book was chilling and the McCarthy like writing really drives the cold and somber tone. My only real issues with the book are the over the top characters and their dialogue with people they encounter at stores and gas stations etc. It hurts the realism some.

[Jon Lunn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely terrifying! What will a man sacrifice for the ones he loves? Everything

[Omar · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

not at all what i expected cause i love the other books i've read from nick

[Sydney Heck · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow. Just wow. Was hooked by chapter one and couldn’t stop listening until the end. This one is gonna haunt me for a bit. The Thing and Hell Raiser had a child and it is this book.

[Bill MacLachlan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Pretty much everything is in this book.

Felt like I was reading a compilation of great ideas.

[joseph8wood · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Freaking awesome. One hell of a book! A must read.

[Bethann Dudley McCain · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

“Reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian” has got to be one of the funniest descriptions imaginable of this here novel, given the impressive volume of story and dialog cribbed almost directly from McCarthy’s work. An eclectic combination of Tombstone, the Shootist, the Dark Tower, an episode or two of the Oates short horror films, and numerous McCarthy works, this reads more like a museum curation of western fantasy horror for an audience unaccustomed to the genre’s well-mined conventions.

The dialog is memorably bad, it would pass as an inexpert translation of a dead language. Never in my life have I craved contractions more!

The poor narrator does their best with this one, god help them, it wasn’t enough.

Do yourself a favor and give the original Blood Meridian a listen! It’s a good way to study up for the vocab section of the GRE if nothing else.

[Michael Sarbone · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This novel had me weeping by the end. Utterly fantastic. Compelling characters , deeply descriptive, philosophically driven through and through. I couldn’t ask for a better ride.

[Jurriaan Knol · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Some of the writing was sloppy and confusing but the visceral violence and gore made up for it. As a lifelong horror reader I don't flinch easily, but Nick Cutter manages it. I really enjoyed this book despite its weaknesses.

[harley Davidheiser · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is probably one of my favorite books by nick cutter. Everytime I read it there is always something new I feel.

[Dianna Diaz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The overall theme felt grander than you and I, it was a really good book and really had your skin crawling at some of the characters.