The Spaces in Between

About This Audiobook

The EXIT 13 Motel isn’t just a creepy roadside stop—it’s a one-way ticket to bad luck. James Preller’s *The Spaces in Between* delivers a tightly coiled mystery that feels like a cross between *Goosebumps* and *The Twilight Zone*, packed into a scant 3 hours and 46 minutes. The McGinn family checks in for a quick overnight stay, but the motel has other plans: doors seal shut, phones go dead, and the other guests never seem to notice a thing. Preller’s prose is lean and punchy, with dialogue that crackles with kid-level panic and parental dread. There’s no slow burn here—just relentless, claustrophobic tension that snaps to life the second the family realizes they’re trapped.

What makes this audiobook stand out is Marc Thompson’s narration, which dials up the unease without resorting to over-the-top theatrics. His voice for Ash, the skeptical middle child, lands with perfect teenage exasperation, while Willow’s growing terror comes through in shaky, breathless bursts. Thompson also nails the motel’s eerie ambiance—creaking floors, distant laughter, and that unnerving quiet of a place that shouldn’t exist. The pacing is relentless, with short chapters that keep listeners glued, flipping virtual pages even when the car ride (or walk) ends.