Audiobook Review: Trust No One: X-Files, Book 1

Trust No One: X-Files, Book 1 by Aaron Rosenberg, and Gini Koch., Brian Keene, Gayle Lynds and John Sheldon, Heather Graham, Keith R. A. DeCandido, Kevin J. Anderson, Max Allan Collins, Paul Crilley, Peter Clines, Ray Garton, Stefan Petrucha, Tim Deal, Tim Lebbon, W. D. Gagliani and David Benton
Also by this author: The Silence
Published by Blackstone Audio on July 28, 2015
Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
Source: personal copy

In this anthology, talented authors join forces to provide X-files fans with all-new stories featuring our two favorite FBI agents, Scully and Mulder.

Set in no chronological order, these unique stories cover a vast time period, some when Scully first joined the bureau, to further down their careers.  Skinner is even permitted his own story. All-in-all, a must listen for avid fans of this series!

X-Files fans of all ages shouted with glee when we learned the show was making a television comeback.  Though the series did satiate my hunger, I knew the episodes were limited so I needed another quick fix.  When I heard about this anthology, organized by horror great Jonathan Maberry, I knew I had to listen.

First off, the narration was outstanding. When I first learned Bronson Pinchot was one of the narrators, I was a bit skeptical. Really?  Balki Bartokomous?  I’ll be the first to admit that he exceeded any and all expectations I had for this role. He captured Mulder’s voice so expertly, I often forgot it wasn’t David Duchovny himself narrating. Kudos to him!  Hillary Huber, too, captures Scully’s often sarcastic tone quite skillfully. Now that I’ve listened, I can’t imagine anyone else narrating!

Now, to the guts of the anthology: the stories! It’s a mixed bag, ranging from silly to chilling. I often found myself wondering why many of these hadn’t been turned into full television episodes, for they certainly had me wanting more.  There were a few that were “meh” in quality, but overall this was a well-done project!  Now that I know there is a second volume (titled The Truth is Out There, of course), I can’t wait to give it a try!

All in all, a must listen for all fans of the X-Files series, old or new! Highly recommended.