The Flashlighters-Buddy Read with Daniel Barnett

[Char]

Here is a place to discuss the third book in the series: Sleepwalking.

Daniel himself will be on hand as his schedule allows as we read. As always, please be careful of spoilers and HAPPY READING!!

Daniel, once again, thank you for joining us here!

[Sally]

Thanks Char! This cover looks so sad to me, thrilled to get back to this story!

[Terry]

I'll be here, but may be a week or two late as I finish up two other really large books.

[Char]

I'm happy to see you both here as we continue the series! I need to finish what I'm reading now and then I'll be on to this one.

[Terry]

Thanks, Char! I'm really liking this as a monthly saga like this.

[Char]

I'm having fun too! :)

[Badseedgirl]

I'm b-a-a-a-ack!

I'm looking forward to continuing on with this series. Although reading one book a month is HARD (I would like to just speed read through the whole series. I have so many questions!), the anticipation is adding to my enjoyment of each novella.

[Char]

We're glad to have you back!

[Ginger]

Thanks so much Char for posting! Looking forward to reading this in April!

[Char]

Glad you could make it, Ginger! I'm looking forward to it too.

[Daniel]

Hi, all! Looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks!

[Leigh]

Thanks for creating this. Super excited

[Char]

Hey, Leigh! Glad to see you back. :)

[Teresa]

Hi everyone! I have to catch up on the first two books, then hopefully I can come in to talk about this one!

[Char]

YAY, you made it! Welcome, Teresa!

Luckily the first two books are pretty short. :)

[Leigh]

I love that this series is nothing like anything I've read before and I'm so looking forward to continuing the jouney.

[Terry]

Leigh wrote: "I love that this series is nothing like anything I've read before and I'm so looking forward to continuing the jouney."

I’m the same. It has a unique feel that keeps me drawn to it.

[Char]

I just started this last night and I'm looking forward to reading more today. You finished already, Leigh?

[Leigh]

Maybe... Yes. I couldn't stop myself. I blame Daniel. If it wasn't so engaging I would be able to stop myself

[Kasia]

One of my fave Youtubers and also a fellow GR member (Lezlie Smith of The Nerdy Narrative) that I like a lot just said that this was her favorite in the series, so I'm sooo so excited :D about to start.

[Char]

I started last night but didn't get too far. I am looking forward to a quiet lunch hour of reading today.

[Daniel]

Leigh wrote: "Maybe... Yes. I couldn't stop myself. I blame Daniel. If it wasn't so engaging I would be able to stop myself"

How far along are you in the series now, Leigh?

[Leigh]

I'm on the last one. I've forced myself to put it down. I like hearing people's thoughts on where this might be going.

[Char]

Oh damn! LOL

[Kasia]

Leigh doesn't play!!

I'm 25% in and really enjoying it, the story is getting so rich and it's evolving really well into something extremely creepy which I love.

[Daniel]

Kasia wrote: "Leigh doesn't play!!

I'm 25% in and really enjoying it, the story is getting so rich and it's evolving really well into something extremely creepy which I love."

That’s so cool to hear :)

Leigh wrote: "I'm on the last one. I've forced myself to put it down. I like hearing people's thoughts on where this might be going."

Oh, that’s great! I’ll be looking forward to hearing what you think of t end of the first season/arc once you’ve finished with Lily.

[Leigh]

first season? Does this mean I can look forward to a season 2?

[Daniel]

Leigh wrote: "first season? Does this mean I can look forward to a season 2?"

Yep, Lily is the halfway point (and a finale in its own right) of what will be a twelve volume series when it’s all said and done.

[Badseedgirl]

I am 1/2 done with this book. The story is incredibly engaging. For every chapter I read I have at least 8 new questions!
If possible to do it without spoilers, will any of the questions start to be answered in this series, or will I have to wait for series two? I'm not asking for much, maybe just throw us a bone or two!

[Char]

I read about Ernest and his brother yesterday at lunch.

(view spoiler)[ I hope that guys buys it in the most horrible of ways! (hide spoiler)]

[Kasia]

Daniel wrote: "Leigh wrote: "first season? Does this mean I can look forward to a season 2?"

Yep, Lily is the halfway point (and a finale in its own right) of what will be a twelve volume series when it’s all sa..."

12!!! Yesss..

[Badseedgirl]

Char wrote: "I read about Ernest and his brother yesterday at lunch.

[spoilers removed]"

I know (view spoiler)[ So much evil. I really think the sheriff also went crazy when the sun disappeared. His decision making after that point was more than a little suspect. (hide spoiler)]

[Daniel]

Badseedgirl wrote: "I am 1/2 done with this book. The story is incredibly engaging. For every chapter I read I have at least 8 new questions!
If possible to do it without spoilers, will any of the questions start to ..."

You'll definitely get a few answers/revelations in this first season, although there will still likely be some looming questions at the break. It's all one continuous story/series, with Volume 6 serving as a climax for the first full arc and a stopping point before the second half. So glad you're enjoying!

[Char]

I'm up to page 150.

(view spoiler)[ The crazy brothers have Mariah and I don't know what happened to Marcos? (hide spoiler)]

[Daniel]

Char wrote: "I'm up to page 150.

[spoilers removed]"

I reckon you’ll catch up with him soon :)

[Char]

He'd better be okay, Daniel, or I'm going to have to reconsider our friendship. ;)

[Daniel]

Char wrote: "He'd better be okay, Daniel, or I'm going to have to reconsider our friendship. ;)"

I’ve … been told this a lot, actually. 😂

[Badseedgirl]

I'm Finished! I'll need to take a minute to gather my thoughts and pesky things like finishing up my work day before I post my thought.

[Dollie]

Ooops! I finished it a week or so ago. I started Flashlighters yesterday. I should probably check in here more often.

[Char]

I didn't get much reading done last night, but I hope to finish at lunch today.

[Char]

Ok, then-I'm done! This is my favorite in the series so far. Well done, Daniel!

[Daniel]

Char wrote: "Ok, then-I'm done! This is my favorite in the series so far! Well done, Daniel!"

That’s so great to hear, Char! Can’t wait for your thoughts on the rest.

[Sally]

OK, I'm starting this right now. I'm nervous because I fell hard for Marco in book 2, I'm worried about John and I also need Mariah to be OK because I love her very much.

[Kasia]

Sally wrote: "OK, I'm starting this right now. I'm nervous because I fell hard for Marco in book 2, I'm worried about John and I also need Mariah to be OK because I love her very much."

Big fan of Marco!

[Sally]

On chapter 9, I am very concerned!

[Char]

I was too!

[Sally]

@Char you're right, this was my favorite too so far. I flew through it in less than 24 hours, I couldn't put it down once I picked it up.

@Daniel you're brilliant man. I am still riveted by the story and of course I want answers, but you've created these characters that I care about so much that I'm not even mad about not understanding what the hell is happening.

[Daniel]

Sally wrote: "@Char you're right, this was my favorite too so far. I flew through it in less than 24 hours, I couldn't put it down once I picked it up.

@Daniel you're brilliant man. I am still riveted by the s..."

So, so thrilled you enjoyed outing 3! Thank you for your kind words. Watching this group read has been a highlight of my week. Really means a lot to me, everyone taking the time to read.

[Char]

Sally, I'm glad that you enjoyed it as much as I did!

[Terry]

I'm right in the middle right now. I agree with all of the great comments. Totally caught up in wanting (needing!) to know what's going on here.