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NOCTURNAL

Scott Siglerscottsigler.com
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler comes a tale of murder, madness, and an unspeakable evil lurking beneath the streets of San Francisco. San Francisco homicide inspector Bryan Clauser is losing his mind. How else to explain his dreams, dreams that mirror — with impossible accuracy — gruesome murders drenching the city in blood? How else to explain the feelings these dreams provoke in him? Not disgust, not horror, but excitement. As Bryan and his longtime partner Pookie' Chang investigate the killings, they learn that things are even stranger than they initially seem. The victims are all enemies of an ostracized teenage boy, a boy gripped by the same violent, prescient dreams that haunt Bryan. When Bryan and Pookie dig deeper, they uncover disturbing details of a mysterious cult known as “Marie’s Children,” and of San Francisco’s secret history of serial killers, a history that their superiors — from the mayor to the police chief and on down — seem desperate to keep hidden.  Featuring a dazzlingly plotted mystery and a terrifying descent into a nightmarish underworld -— along with some of the most incredible action scenes ever told and an explosive, gut-wrenching conclusion you won't soon forget — NOCTURNAL is a spectacular outing from one of the horror genre's brightest stars. CREDITS: Presented by Empty Set Entertainment Written by Scott Sigler Narrated by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Podcast production assistance by Allie Press and Evo Terra of Simpler Media Productions (Simpler.media) For more audio fiction from Scott Sigler, please visit ScottSigler.com
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Episodes

NOCTURNAL - Q & A Part 2

Join us for part two of the NOCTURNAL Q & A! Scott answers questions from fans on the novel as well as anything else Sigler. Heads up, there will be spoilers so proceed with caution. Sit back and enjoy! Written by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty Set Entertainment 3u52kca9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 07, 202256 min

NOCTURNAL - Q & A Part 1

Join us for the first Q & A episode for NOCTURNAL! Scott will answer fan questions on the novel as well as anything else Sigler. Heads up, there will be spoilers so proceed with caution. Sit back and enjoy! Written by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 15 min

NOCTURNAL is over. What now?

Hello, this is Scott Sigler, the author of Nocturnal. Well, the story is over and I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for spending your irreplaceable time with my work. If you want more of my fiction, I've got heaps of it for you. You can go to ScottSigler.com/books and see the titles I have available in print, ebook and audiobook. Or you can find me at Amazon. And if you really dig print books, consider ordering through your local bookstore. Help keep your local in business. I do a free weekly pod...

Apr 05, 20223 min

NOCTURNAL Episode 45 - Series Finale

The dust has settled in the catacombs of Marie’s Children. Bryan, Pookie, and Black Mister Burns face a new reality, a world where Bryan is wanted for multiple murders and has no way to clear his name. As they deal with the ramifications of Chief Zou’s lies, there is also the lethal issue of a serial killer on the loose: Tard is out there, and he’s looking to add to his collection of severed hands. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Product...

Apr 05, 202229 minEp. 45

NOCTURNAL Episode 44

Bryan Clauser has descended into the labyrinth of tunnels below San Francisco, into the home of the killer cult known as Marie’s Children. They have his partner, Pookie Chang, and are about to put Pookie to death. Bryan and his heavily armed comrades: Black Mister Burns, Adam Jessup, and Alder Jessup have engaged the enemy. When we last left Bryan, he had leaped from the ledge of a sprawling cavern toward the deck of a ruined galleon that has sat below San Francisco for 200 years. His target: Te...

Apr 04, 202241 minEp. 44

NOCTURNAL Episode 43

The killing has begun. Far below the streets of San Francisco, Pookie Chang and other members of the SFPD have been put on trial by Rex Deprovdechuk, the King of the murderous cult known as Marie’s Children. Will Pookie get a death sentence? Meanwhile, Bryan Clauser forces Aggie James to take him into the tunnels. Will Bryan, Black Mister Burns, and the Jessups reach Pookie in time for a stay of execution? Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young...

Apr 03, 202233 minEp. 43

NOCTURNAL Episode 42

Following a battle at San Francisco General Hospital, Pookie Chang was taken by Rex, Pierre, and Sly. What will Marie’s Children do with him? John “Black Mister Burns” Smith has spent years hiding in either his apartment or at the SFPD headquarters. Now Bryan Clauser has called upon John to be part of the fight. He can’t be silent any longer. All roads lead to the tunnels beneath San Franciso, to the lair of Marie’s Children. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engin...

Apr 02, 202244 minEp. 42

NOCTURNAL Episode 41

Marie’s Children attacked San Francisco General Hospital and made off with not only Jebediah Erickson, the Savior, but also Pookie Chang. Pookie’s partner, Bryan Clauser, was badly injured in the fight. He is with Adam and Alder Jessup, and with Aggie James, the street bum who was held captive by Marie’s Children. Bryan and Co are racing to the apartment of Robin Hudson, who might be the monster's next target. Can they get to Robin in time? Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Direc...

Apr 01, 202232 minEp. 41

NOCTURNAL Episode 40

Bryan Clauser and Pookie Chang are at San Francisco General Hospital. They suspect that Chief of Police Amy Zou — the most powerful cop in The City — is crooked and about to turn Jebediah Erickson over to the murderous cult known as Marie’s Children. Erickson is the vigilante killer “Savior.” A fight with Bryan left Erickson in critical condition, and the old man is now a sitting duck for Sly, Pierre, Sucka, and Rex, who all want the old man dead. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigant...

Mar 31, 202236 minEp. 40

NOCTURNAL Episode 39

Rex Deprovdechuk claims to be the king of Marie’s Children, but to cement his rule, he must become one with the Queen. Aggie James finally escaped the White Dungeon, but he didn’t get far. Now he comes face to face with new threats: Bryan Clauser and Pookie Chang. Amy Zou has returned home to her family — what will she do to keep her twin daughters alive? Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022...

Mar 30, 202239 minEp. 39

NOCTURNAL Episode 38

San Francisco Police Chief Amy Zou is on her way to see Rex Deprovdechuk, who is at Zou’s house — where her husband and two children are held captive. Zou has been instructed to tell no one if she ever wants to see her family again. Meanwhile, street bum Aggie James has his new charge in tow, but he is finally escaping the underground lair of murder, mutants, and the White Dungeon. How far will he get? And in those lairs, the hideous creation known as “Mommy” awaits her next husband… Written by ...

Mar 29, 202239 minEp. 38

NOCTURNAL Episode 37

San Francisco Chief of Police Amy Zou once took Jebediah Erickson off the streets; then, when she learned of the carnage that act created, she was responsible for the cover-up that got him out of the asylum. Now her 30-year involvement with Savior is about to affect her in the worst way she can imagine. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad ...

Mar 28, 202230 minEp. 37

NOCTURNAL Episode 36

Aggie James was kidnapped from the streets of San Francisco, held captive in the White Dungeon, and forced to watch horrible things. Hillary, one of Marie’s Children, promised Aggie a means of escape: in this episode, we learn the price of that promise. Bryan Clauser has learned more of his true nature and learned that he must protect Jebediah Erickson, the man known as The Savior. Joined by the grandfather/grandson team of Alder and Adam Jessup, he is on his way to San Francisco General Hospita...

Mar 27, 202233 minEp. 36

NOCTURNAL Episode 35

We’ve seen Rex change from a bullying victim, the smallest and weakest kid in school, into a dealer of death, a leader, and the chosen one of Marie’s People. For nearly two centuries, his people have lived in fear of extinction, lived like insects in the dirt. How did they come to live beneath the streets of San Francisco? Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn...

Mar 26, 202230 minEp. 35

NOCTURNAL Episode 34

Bryan knows of his connection to Marie’s Children, but he still doesn’t have any real answers. There is one place he knows he can get them: from Savior’s weapons maker, the grandfather/grandson team of Jebediah and Adam Jessup. Rex Deprovdechuk has taken his place as the leader of Marie’s Children, but — like Bryan — there is much still to learn. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty...

Mar 25, 202241 minEp. 34

NOCTURNAL Episode 33

Rex Deprovdechuck is the chosen one, the “King,” or so he is told by his new friends Sly, Pierre, Sir Voh, and Fort. They have taken Rex to a tunnel complex below the streets of San Francisco and are about to introduce him to his true people — Marie’s Children. But before Rex can assume the mantle of leadership, he must face the current ruler: Firstborn. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 ...

Mar 24, 202229 minEp. 33

NOCTURNAL Episode 32

Aggie James hopes to escape the nightmare factory far below the streets of San Francisco. Hillary, one of his captors, has promised him a way out. To let Aggie know the cost of failure, she showed him the bloated obscenity known as “Mommy.” Aggie watched as Mommy took a groom, one Alex Panos, former tormenter of Rex Deprovdechuk. Now that this “ceremony” is done, Aggie will watch Alex suffer through “The Groom’s Walk.” Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered b...

Mar 23, 202229 minEp. 32

NOCTURNAL Episode 31

Rex Deprovdechuk spent his entire short life being ostracized, bullied, and alone. Now, he has new friends, friends that call him King, and they are taking him deeper into the caverns beneath San Francisco to see his “Kingdom” for the first time. Aggie James is already there. Held prisoner for days in the White Dungeon, one of his captors — a woman named Hillary — has offered him a way out. Aggie is willing to do anything to see the surface again, or so he thinks. Written by Scott Sigler Perform...

Mar 22, 202236 minEp. 31

NOCTURNAL Episode 30

The genetic test results are back for Bryan and Erickson, and the news isn’t good. Black Mister Burns’ analysis on the San Francisco murder rate makes for more bad tidings. And in the White Dungeon, Aggie’s new cellmate, Alex Panos, is heading for a nasty ending. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 21, 202243 minEp. 30

NOCTURNAL Episode 29

The melee at Savior’s house left Bryan and Erickson both wounded. Erickson is in the ICU, but Bryan is not — is what Bryan fears might be happening to him actually happening? San Francisco Chief of Police Amy Zou and Polyester Rich Verde visited Erickson’s basement and saw the stuffed remnants of serial killers past. Zou announced to the entire department that Bryan and Pookie are now civilians: they are cops no longer. Rex met Pierre, Sly, Sir Voh, and Fort. With Alex Panos in tow, Rex and his ...

Mar 20, 202234 minEp. 29

NOCTURNAL Episode 28

In the last few episodes, the bodies have hit the floor: Bryan, with a bullet in his arm…Erickson, with a knife in the belly…and Rex Deprovdechuk, shot in the stomach by Alex Panos. But Alex couldn’t finish the job because just after he was fired, the roof collapsed — as Rex passed out, he heard Alex’s screams. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about ...

Mar 19, 202236 minEp. 28

NOCTURNAL Episode 27

Pookie and Black Mister Burns followed Bryan into the house of Jebediah Erickson, thought by some to be the vigilante killer known as “the Savior.” Pookie found the front door — thick oak with a heavy metal security bar — knocked right off the frame. While Burns stayed on the front porch overlooking San Francisco’s busy Franklin Street, Pookie went inside after Bryan. He found his partner, and together, they entered the basement — something surprised them, and shots were fired. Written by Scott ...

Mar 18, 202230 minEp. 27

NOCTURNAL Episode 26

The Savior’s house calls to Bryan, taunting him to enter, promising that questions…will…be…answered. Bryan’s decision could turn him from lawman to lawbreaker, something Pookie Chang is desperate to stop. Pookie races to Erickson’s and has even called upon Black Mister Burns to help. Will Pookie and BMB get there in time? Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn ...

Mar 17, 202230 minEp. 26

NOCTURNAL Episode 25

San Francisco Chief of Police Amy Zou just took Pookie Chang’s badge and gun and threatened to put Bryan Clauser in jail for murder if he didn’t back off Jebediah Erickson. Bryan is at Erickson’s house but doesn’t know he’s being watched by one of Marie’s Children. Meanwhile, Rex Deprovdechuk has finally closed in on BoyCo leader Alex Panos. Rex strangled Alex’s girlfriend to death and is now ready to take his ultimate revenge on the bully that made his life hell. Written by Scott Sigler Perform...

Mar 16, 202230 minEp. 25

NOCTURNAL Episode 24

San Francisco Chief of Police Amy Zou has taken Bryan Clauser, and Pookie Chang off the case of the BoyCo occult murders — which bolsters their suspicion that Zou is part of a department-wide cover-up — but the duo refuses to let go. They found the maker of the arrowhead used to kill John Doe and through that maker, found the man who bought the arrowhead: one Jebediah Erickson. Bryan knows Erickson is the key…all he needs is a little more time to close in. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Ph...

Mar 15, 202233 minEp. 24

NOCTURNAL Episode 23

Bryan and Pookie have been shut down by Chief Amy Zou as the SFPD machine continues a massive cover-up. She’s seized all the evidence, but not before the occult symbols on the mysterious arrowhead led them to another meeting with charlatan fortune teller Mr. Biz-Nass. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Mar 14, 202237 minEp. 23

NOCTURNAL Episode 22

John Doe is Birdman’s killer, and Rex Deprovdechuck — who murdered his own mother — is related to John Doe. Another BoyCo member is dead, as is the mother of that gang’s last survivor. All the pieces are coming together, but San Francisco Chief of Police Amy Zou has shut the case down hard. Robin’s apartment becomes ground zero for Robin, Bryan, Pookie, and Black Mr. Burns as they plot their next steps. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Pr...

Mar 13, 202242 minEp. 22

NOCTURNAL Episode 21

Robin Hudson’s role as the acting Chief Medical Examiner is put to the test — work with Brian and Pookie or obey SFPD Chief Amy Zou and steer clear of the two homicide inspectors. Will her feelings for Brian overrule a job she’s worked toward for years? And that body on her table, a John Doe with an arrow buried in his heart. Who killed the man? Why was he trying to kill Alex Panos, and was he in league with the perp that killed Issac Moses and Alex’s mother, Susie? Written by Scott Sigler Perfo...

Mar 12, 202247 minEp. 21

NOCTURNAL Episode 20

A deadly night left three more bodies on the streets of San Francisco. Another member of BoyCo is dead, the last one is running for his life, and now there’s a new murderer to reckon with; one that kills using a bow and arrow. Has the “Savior” returned? Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 11, 202225 minEp. 20

NOCTURNAL Episode 19

Alex Panos and Issac Moses are on the run from the unknown forces out to slaughter everyone in their gang. Little do they know that Rex, awash in his newfound power, has ordered Marco to kill them — and Rex wants to be there to watch. A new threat enters the mix, a threat that will run headlong into Bryan and Pookie. Written by Scott Sigler Performed by Phil Gigante Directed & Engineered by Corey Young Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2022 by Empty Set Entertainment Learn more ...

Mar 10, 202243 minEp. 19
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