Influencer by Adam Cesare

Influencer

Social media horror with teeth

Written byAdam Cesare
Length8h58m
Release dateNovember 2, 2023
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.5 (12,366 ratings)

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AuthorAdam Cesare
NarratorIsabela Merced, Christopher Briney, Brittany Pressley
Runtime8h58m
PublishedNovember 2, 2023
Rating★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (12,366 ratings)
CategoriesTeen & Young Adult, Literature & Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Crime
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Influencer isn’t just another teen horror novel—it’s a scalpel slicing through the toxic veneer of online fame, small-town apathy, and the brutal currency of popularity. Adam Cesare drops Aaron Fortin, an outsider armed with a luxury car and quiet resentment, into a high school ecosystem already infected by a mysterious influencer cult. What follows is a fast-paced descent into body horror and digital obsession, where likes come at the cost of identity—and humanity. Cesare doesn’t waste time with tropes; instead, he weaponizes them, turning influencer aesthetics into something genuinely unnerving. The audiobook elevates the dread with a standout multi-voice performance. Isabela Merced brings chilling charisma to the queen bee Madison, every syllable dripping with calculated charm. Christopher Briney’s portrayal of Aaron strikes the right balance between aloof and vulnerable, while Brittany Pressley captures the creeping unease of those caught in the cult’s wake. The production leans into the tension with sharp audio cues and deliberate pacing, making the final acts almost unbearably tense. This isn’t just horror for teens—it’s a sly, modern critique wrapped in gore and social anxiety, delivered with audiobook precision.

Tags: teen horrorsocial media thrillermulti-voice narrationhigh school horrorpsychological suspensecult fiction

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went in expecting teen horror clichés—outsider moves to new town, falls for the popular girl, uncovers dark secret—and got something far more vicious and clever. The narration team is phenomenal. Isabela Merced’s Madison is hypnotic; her voice shifts subtly from flirtatious to predatory, and it sent chills through me during late-night listens. Christopher Briney keeps Aaron grounded, never tipping into melodrama, which makes the surreal horror around him feel even more invasive. The switching narrators work seamlessly, never jarring, and the sound design—especially the distorted social media notifications—is a small but effective touch. That said, the middle sags slightly. There’s a stretch where the cult’s rules feel underexplained, and I had to rewind once to catch a key detail. Also, while the gore is well-executed, a few scenes tip into excess, distracting from the psychological tension that’s otherwise so strong. But these are minor flaws in an otherwise gripping listen. The final 90 minutes are relentless, and the ending lands with disturbing clarity. If you like horror that critiques the world it’s set in—not just shocks it—this audiobook delivers.

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