Perfect Little Town

by Eric G. Dove

Narrated by Eric G. Dove

Editorial direction by Kevin CravediFounder, Recommended Audiobooks

1 hour and 16 minutesRuntimeUnabridged audiobookFormatDecember 9, 2014Release dateNarrated editionNarration

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PacingHow quickly the listening experience moves.

41% Deliberate

Tension and darknessThe overall emotional character of the story.

49% Moderate

What it’s about

Ron and Jessica Stahl, a successful couple from California, are spending their Christmas holiday in Colorado when they stop in Lone Cone, a quiet tourist town that seems to offer an idyllic break. Charmed by the town’s quaint appearance and welcoming residents, they settle into its folksy hospitality as the afternoon fades. But when night arrives, a fierce winter storm traps them in Lone Cone, and the town’s picturesque surface begins to crack.

What first appears to be a peaceful community conceals dark secrets, drawing Ron and Jessica into a frightening situation shaped by betrayal and horror. As the storm cuts them off, they must confront the unsettling reality beneath the town’s charm and question whom they can trust. This psychological thriller follows their increasingly disturbing stay in a place that may be far less perfect than it seems.

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Narrator & audio contextOfficial Sample 10 Recommended… 2 PeerTube / Sepia… 1 YouTube listener… 1

Edition verificationOfficial Sample 13 Recommended… 1

Catalog & identityCrossref 32 Official Sample 17 BookBrainz 12 Recommended… 5 VIAF author… 1

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What we can confirm

Verified narratorEric G. Dove

Verified context4 source groups · 14 context records

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Eric G. Dove appears on at least 1 other verified audiobook edition in our catalog.

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You’ll probably enjoy this if…

You enjoy short psychological thrillers with a sinister small-town setting.
You like stories where apparent hospitality gradually becomes threatening.
You want a self-contained audiobook for a brief commute or focused session.

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Our Take

Perfect Little Town offers a strong high-concept setup: a Christmas stop in an idyllic tourist town turns dangerous when a storm closes in. The short runtime and reports of engaging pacing make it a plausible choice for a quick suspense listen. The story-level profile is promising but lightly documented, and the recording-specific picture is similarly early; treat the available praise for narration and pace as encouraging rather than definitive.

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GenreThriller AuthorEric G. Dove NarratorEric G. Dove

Runtime & Edition Details

Runtime: 1 hour and 16 minutes
Format: Unabridged audiobook
Publisher: Mountainside Books, LLC
Audiobook release date: December 9, 2014
Language: English
ASIN: B00QSFY51G

Verified withOfficial Sample 13 Recommended… 1

Before You Listen

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FAQ

Is this a short audiobook?

Yes. The unabridged English edition runs for 1 hour and 16 minutes, making it a compact thriller for listeners who want a complete story in one sitting.

Is the audiobook in English?

Yes. This edition is an English-language audiobook narrated by Eric G. Dove.

Does the story have a dark or suspenseful tone?

The premise points toward psychological suspense and horror, with a seemingly welcoming town becoming increasingly threatening once Ron and Jessica are trapped by a winter storm. Specific content details are not available, so listeners who need precise warnings may want to sample it first.

Who narrates this edition?

Eric G. Dove narrates the verified audiobook edition.

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