Narrated by David Sweeney-Bear
SOVAS Voice Arts Award Recipient · Audible Approved Producer
Every character brought to life with a unique voice — from Tim’s quiet determination to the chilling presence of the Deceivers.
Broadcast-quality production from DSB Audio creates an immersive sonic world — atmospheric, tense and vividly realised.
Every word of Jonathan White’s original novel — no cuts, no omissions. The complete story exactly as written.
Ideal for car journeys or bedtime listening. Rich enough for adults, thrilling enough for children.
David Sweeney-Bear is one of Britain’s most respected audiobook narrators and audio producers, with over 25 years in music production and 8 years specialising in audiobook narration.
His work has been recognised by SOVAS at the 2026 Voice Arts Awards, and he is an Audible Approved Producer. With more than 50 titles across Audible, Harper Collins and Pro Audio Voices, he brings exceptional range and cinematic depth to every recording.
From the very first session, David’s collaborative instinct helped shape every character — bringing genuine passion and creative insight that lifts the story from the page into something you can truly hear. Visit DSB Audio →
If your mum vanished on Bonfire Night, how far would you go to find the truth?
Timothy Shaw travels 300 years into the past, battling DECEIVERS — terrifying creatures that shift between human and bird form — in a supernatural race against time to unravel his mum’s disappearance and unlock a dark secret. A secret that holds the key to the survival of mankind itself.
Think The Da Vinci Code meets Stranger Things, but written for anyone with a love of dark mystery, from curious eight-year-olds to adults who never quite grew out of a great supernatural adventure. Like The Da Vinci Code, it centres on a hidden secret buried deep in history, with clues to unravel and a race against time to uncover the truth. Like Stranger Things, it draws you into a world where the ordinary suddenly turns terrifying, where the creatures lurking in the shadows are very real, and the stakes couldn't be higher.
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