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Wild Night Is Calling Kindle Edition

3.7 out of 5 stars 270 ratings

THE TWIST IS MIND-BLOWING...

Wisconsin. Summer. Late at night.

Two teenage girls are picked up by two boys, who invite them back to their place to party.

But an innocent mistake turns the party into a nightmare, where nothing is what it seems...

Wild Night Is Calling is a 6000 word short story by thriller writers J.A. Konrath and Ann Voss Peterson.

If you are a more sensitive (or adventurous) reader, this handy scale rates specific categories from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) to give you some idea if this is your kind of book.

WILD NIGHT IS CALLING by Peterson and Konrath
Bad Language - 5
Scary - 6
Violent - 8
Funny - 4
Sexy - 3
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Editorial Reviews

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What They're Saying About Ann Voss Peterson's Writing

"Peterson ratchets up the action" - Romantic Times Book Review

"Pulls out all the stops " - F. Paul Wilson, author of The Keep

"Peterson has firmly established herself as a major league talent and a must-read writer." - Blake Crouch, author of Pines


What They're Saying About Joe Konrath's Writing

"Excellent smart-mouth thrills... my advice: Take a long sip."- Lee Child, author of Blue Moon

"Constant thrills and chills." - Heather Graham, author of The Seekers

"Snappy dialogue. Powerful action. A fabulous character to spend time with." - David Morrell, author of First Blood

From the Author

For the completists, or those with a bit of obsessive/compulsiveness, or those who want to know how the Ann Voss Peterson/JA Konrath books all connect, here are some reading lists. All of these series have shared crossover characters, and they all tie-in to the Codename: Chandler series.

These do not have to be read in any particular order, but Ann and Joe encourage you to read them all.

CODENAME: CHANDLER (Ann Voss Peterson & JA Konrath)
#1-Flee
#2-Spree
#3-Three
#4-Hit
#5-Exposed
#6-Naughty
#7-Fix (with F. Paul Wilson)
#8-Rescue
#9-Free

ANN VOSS PETERSON BIBLIOGRAPHY

VAL RYKER THRILLERS
#1-Pushed Too Far
#2-Burned Too Hot
#3-Dead Too Soon
#4-Watched Too Long (with J.A. Konrath)
#5-Buried Too Deep

SMALL TOWN SECRETS: SINS
#1-Lethal
#2-Captive
#3-Frantic
#4-Vicious

SMALL TOWN SECRETS: SCANDALS
#1-Witness
#2-Stolen
#3-Malice
#4-Guilty
#5-Forbidden
#6-Kidnapped
Bonus #3.5-The School

ROCKY MOUNTAIN THRILLERS
#1-Manhunt
#2-Fugitive
#3-Justice
#4-Maverick
#5-Renegade

RETURN TO JENKINS COVE
Book 1: Christmas Spirit by Rebecca York
Book 2: Christmas Awakening by Ann Voss Peterson
Book 3: Christmas Delivery by Patricia Rosemoor

SECURITY BREACH
Book 1: Chain Reaction by Rebecca York
Book 2: Critical Exposure by Ann Voss Peterson
Book 3: Triggered Response by Patricia Rosemoor

GYPSY MAGIC
Part 1: Wyatt (Justice is Blind) by Rebecca York
Part 2: Garner (Love is Death) by Ann Voss Peterson
Part 3: Andrei (The Law is Impotent) by Patricia Rosemoor

RENEGADE MAGIC
Part 1: Luke by Rebecca York
Part 2: Tom by Ann Voss Peterson
Part 3: Rico by Patricia Rosemoor

NEW ORLEANS MAGIC
Part 1: Jordan by Rebecca York
Part 2: Liam by Ann Voss Peterson
Part 3: Zachary by Patricia Rosemoor

JA KONRATH BIBLIOGRAPHY

JACK DANIELS THRILLERS
#1-Whiskey Sour
#2-Bloody Mary
#3-Rusty Nail
#4-Dirty Martini
#5-Shot Of Tequila
#6-Fuzzy Navel
#7-Cherry Bomb
#8-Dead On My Feet
#9-Serial Killers Uncut (with Blake Crouch)
#10-Shaken
#11-Stirred (with Blake Crouch)
#12-Dying Breath
#13-Everybody Dies
#14-Rum Runner
#15-Last Call
#16-White Russian
#17-Shot Girl
#18-Chaser
#19-Old Fashioned
#20-Bite Force
#21-Jack Rose
#22-Witch Brew
Bonus #2.5-Lady 52 (with Jude Hardin)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 1 (Novella Collection)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 2 (Novella Collection)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 3 (Novella Collection)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 4 (Novella Collection)
Banana Hammock (Novella Collection)

THE KONRATH DARK THRILLER COLLECTIVE
#1-The List
#2-Origin
#3-Afraid
#4-Trapped
#5-Endurance
#6-Haunted House
#7-Webcam
#8-Disturb
#9-What Happened To Lori
#10-The Nine
#11-Second Coming
#12-Close Your Eyes
Bonus #4.5-Holes in the Ground (with Iain Rob Wright)
Bonus #5.5-Draculas (with Blake Crouch, Jeff Strand, F. Paul Wilson)
Bonus #6.5-Grandma? (with Talon Konrath)

TIMECASTER
#1-Timecaster
#2-Timecaster Supersymmetry
#3-Timecaster Steampunk

STOP A MURDER PUZZLE BOOKS
#1-How: Puzzles 1-12
#2-Where: Puzzles 13-24
#3-Why: Puzzles 25-36
#4-Who: Puzzles 37-48
#5-When: Puzzles 49-60
#6-Answers
Stop A Murder Complete Cases (Book 1-5)

MISCELLANEOUS
65 Proof - Collected Short Stories
The Globs Of Use-A-Lot 3 (With Dan Maderak)

EROTICA
Ann & Joe writing as Melinda DuChamp


MAKE ME BLUSH series
#1-Kinky Secrets Of Mister Kink
#2-Kinky Secrets Of Witches
#3-Kinky Secrets Of Six & Candy

ALICE series
#1-Kinky Secrets Of Alice In Wonderland
#2-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Through The Looking Glass
#3-Kinky Secrets Of Alice At The Hellfire Club
#4-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Vs. Dracula
#5-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Vs. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
#6-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Vs. Frankenstein
#7-Kinky Secrets Of Alice's Christmas Special
#8-Kinky Secrets Of Alice's New Year Ball

JEZEBEL series
#1-Kinky Secrets Of Jezebel And The Beanstalk
#2-Kinky Secrets Of Puss In Boots
#3-Kinky Secrets Of Goldilocks

SEXPERTS series
#1-The Sexperts - Kinky Grades Of Shay
#2-The Sexperts - Kinky Secrets Of The Pearl Necklace
#3-The Sexperts - Kinky Secrets Of The Alien

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004P8JMNY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Joe Konrath
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 23, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 541 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 35 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 270 ratings

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Customers enjoy this short story for its fantastic storyline with interesting twists, particularly praising the awesome double twist at the end. Moreover, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with customers noting it's well written and fast-paced. However, opinions about value for money are mixed, with some finding it well worth the price while others consider it a waste of time.

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80 customers mention "Story length"59 positive21 negative

Customers enjoy the story's length, praising its fantastic storyline and interesting twists, with one customer noting it keeps readers engaged until the very end.

"This has a lot of blood and violence packed into a short story. Two girls are picked up at a party and from there a fast moving bloody story." Read more

"...The ending provided a very cool twist. Then when you think things can't get any more crazy, BAM, another cool twist...." Read more

"...It was a nice little (very) short story...and not expensive in the least...." Read more

"...Double twist is more like it. I found it engaging from the very first sentence." Read more

14 customers mention "Twists"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's twists, particularly noting the awesome double twist at the end.

"...Then when you think things can't get any more crazy, BAM, another cool twist. I definitely shivered after reading this-in a good way...." Read more

"...the story is short, it's a complete tale, with a couple of great twists at the end...." Read more

"...This was a great short story. There are great twists and turns and well worth the Kindle price...." Read more

"...This is a definite page turner with twists and turns you would not expect. It made me "OMG" and "What the..." out loud a few times...." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it is well written and easy to read, with one customer highlighting the author's talent and another mentioning the good descriptions.

"This short story by two indie authors is certainly well-written, but in the end it's quite ordinary...." Read more

"...My agonizing commute to work was at ease with this story as I held onto the edge of my seat on both bus and train and finished it before getting to..." Read more

"...stories for a cheap price and seems to be able to write in practically every genre flawlessly...." Read more

"...Kilborn is an excellent writer & this story had a super twist that I never saw coming, just feel as though there shoulda been more." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book.

"This was a quick, creepy little read. I have enjoyed much of Konrath's writing, beginning with Serial (written with Blake Crouch)...." Read more

"This story set the mood just right, it was fast paced and did not muck around with anything...." Read more

"I really like how the story developed it was gripping and fast paced...." Read more

"I read this book in one sitting. It was typical Jack Kilborn, fast-paced, twists and turns, keeping you interested until the very end. Loved it!!" Read more

13 customers mention "Value for money"8 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value, with some finding it well worth the price while others consider it a waste of time.

"...This one was well worth it. More importantly, there was a preview of an upcoming book by the same authors, Flee...." Read more

"I would give this a zero if I could. This was just a waste of my time. Was very, very short, then just stopped...." Read more

"...I enjoyed it and it's not a bad value for $1 though I got it when it was given away for free (a better value). I feel a bit "meh" about it overall." Read more

"...PS. Afraid, Endurance, and Trapped are UNDER priced...get them! All top King and Koontz any day." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2011
    This one kept me guessing for such a long time. Then I was saying to myself, why, why is this happening. Until finally it all came to the conclusion I had yet to guess. What a twisty twisted twist.

    Two friends are separated while stupidly agreeing to go to a party with two boys. Desperately trying to find her friend we keep wondering what's going to happen to these girls. So many emotions running through this one. Worry, disgust, concern, and finally you're left wondering, WHAT!?

    I enjoyed this short story. Written by Ann Voss Peterson and J.A. Konrath both parts blended seamlessly. I wouldn't have even known it was two different authors had I not been told.

    This one was well worth it.

    More importantly, there was a preview of an upcoming book by the same authors, Flee. I cannot wait to read that one. I was left with growing anticipation of this novel.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
    This has a lot of blood and violence packed into a short story. Two girls are picked up at a party and from there a fast moving bloody story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2011
    This short story by two indie authors is certainly well-written, but in the end it's quite ordinary. You may or may not see the twist coming at the end, but once you get there you'll realize you've read this kind of story before. In fact, author Konrath wrote a very similar story with Blake Crouch, Serial. There are about 17 different versions of Serial for sale (Serial, Serial Uncut, Serial Extended, Serial Director's Cut, Serial Blu-Ray Edition, etc.) and the plot resolution is quite similar.

    I enjoyed it and it's not a bad value for $1 though I got it when it was given away for free (a better value). I feel a bit "meh" about it overall.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013
    I loved this 2 part book; it was a short story. Hannah and Caitlin decided to ride with Joshua and Zach. It gave me chills when Caitlin and Zach got separated from the other two, and she thought of the ways Zach could be hurting her friend. The scariest things are the ones that can happen in real life. And four drunk people, especially of opposite sexes, can definitely end badly. My favorite line: If Zach hadn't seemed as surprised as she was by Josh's sudden exit, she would have to wonder if splitting up was their strategy all along.

    The ending provided a very cool twist. Then when you think things can't get any more crazy, BAM, another cool twist. I definitely shivered after reading this-in a good way.

    I RECOMMEND this book to read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2014
    This was a quick, creepy little read. I have enjoyed much of Konrath's writing, beginning with Serial (written with Blake Crouch). In a similar fashion to that story, Konrath has joined up with Ann Voss Peterson and this is an equally enjoyable ride.

    Though the story is short, it's a complete tale, with a couple of great twists at the end. Although I'd love to read more about these characters in a novel form, I did not feel like I was cheated in any way by the length of the story.

    Gory, but not as much so as some of Konrath's other writing, it's a chilling story. I'd recommend this as a late night scare before bed!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013
    I would give this a zero if I could. This was just a waste of my time. Was very, very short, then just stopped. Glad I got it free or I would have been really ticked.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2011
    At a dollar this is terrible value because of how short it is. Story ends at location 330- so if it was a typical King book that ends at location 12,800- the book would cost around 40 dollars. The story itself is not original at all, pretty much like any Tales from the Crypt. What's the big deal of two authors- what they each wrote about 5 pages? So what?
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2011
    This story set the mood just right, it was fast paced and did not muck around with anything. It was very short unfortunately and I for one would be hanging for a sequel to find out where the authors could take the characters and this plot.

    Honestly if there's any proof of that true gut "Leave you wanting more" feeling, this is it. The first twist, I was ready for however I thought that was where we were going to head to the end. But than someone grabbed a baseball bat and hit this one out of the park. Because the final twist truly comes from nowhere.

    Well worth the read, especially just before you go to bed (only takes around 30 minutes to an hour to complete).
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Top reviews from other countries

  • linda thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2015
    Great read
  • fluffyredfox
    4.0 out of 5 stars eeeek! a twisty tale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2013
    Brilliant read, as with all of JA Konraths characters you get a great depth and want to know more!
    This could easily be expanded and I would love that to happen.
    I real thriller that has you on the edge of your seat and then slaps you in the face with a great plot twist!

    (to be honest I did not notice the other authors input)
  • Catzoomi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wow.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2013
    I did not see THAT ending coming. Fantastic. Jack Kilborn is a talented storytelling genius and this story doesn't disappoint. It has gore, a constant creepy undertone and a very slight tongue in cheek dark humour. Perfect!
  • Penelope Jones
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good short story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2012
    I downloaded this book for free for my kindle. The story was a well written gory horror story, without being too disgusting. It was reminiscent in style of Richard Laymon, and for a short story had some good twists. Will keep an eye out for more by this author.

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