Headlights by CJ Leede

Headlights

A chilling hunt in the Colorado wilds

Written byCJ Leede
Narrated byAndrew Eiden
Length14h10m
Release dateJune 18, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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AuthorCJ Leede
NarratorAndrew Eiden
Runtime14h10m
PublishedJune 18, 2026
RatingNot yet rated
CategoriesLiterature & Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Supernatural
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

CJ Leede’s *Headlights* isn’t just another serial killer thriller—it’s a slow-burn descent into dread, where the wilderness itself feels like a character just as dangerous as the killer lurking within it. The story follows FBI agent Nora Hargrove, whose so-called ‘gift’ of sensing danger is both a curse and her only weapon against a predator who leaves behind cryptic, eerie trailers of his crimes. Leede’s prose is razor-sharp, but the real star is the setting: Colorado’s dense forests and empty backroads become a claustrophobic maze where every shadow hides a threat. The audiobook’s pacing mirrors Nora’s unraveling focus, making you lean in closer with every chapter.

What sets *Headlights* apart is its refusal to rely on cheap jump scares or familiar tropes. The killer’s methods are unsettlingly creative, and the psychological tension builds like a coiled spring. Andrew Eiden’s narration amplifies the unease—his voice shifts seamlessly from Nora’s weary determination to the killer’s unsettling calm, making the audiobook an immersive experience. If you crave thrillers where the atmosphere is as gripping as the plot, this is your next obsession.

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Editor's Review

AudioBook Atlas

I don’t usually get this gripped by a thriller so early in the year, but *Headlights* changed that. Andrew Eiden’s narration is a masterclass in restraint—his delivery of Nora’s internal monologue is weary but never whiny, and his portrayal of the killer is downright chilling. The man has a voice that could lull you into false security before delivering a line that slaps you awake. The production is top-tier, too; the sound design subtly enhances the tension without overpowering the story. That said, the middle act drags a bit—Nora’s investigation hits a few repetitive beats before the killer’s presence ramps up again. And while the ending is satisfying, it leans a touch too hard on a trope I usually despise. But those quibbles didn’t stop me from binge-listening in two sittings. If you’re craving a thriller where the setting feels like a third protagonist, *Headlights* delivers in spades.

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