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All David Flinch ever wanted was a normal life.

But when you're a member of the Flinch family, normal has never been easy.

For hundreds of years, the eldest male Flinch has been servant and guardian to the Lord Underwood. While the Flinches have changed through the generations, Underwood, a vampire, has been eternal. David had hoped to be spared the horror of serving his family's lord and master, but when he is summoned to the Flinch home in Spain by his dying older brother, he knows his luck has run out. Underwood must be resurrected from the grave in a ritual of human sacrifice, and David must be the man to do it. Because if he doesn't, an even greater evil than Underwood will rise: the evil that is David's sister.

Underwood and Flinch is an epic horror-thriller that spans the centuries. From the teeming slums of 17th Century London to an ex-pat community in modern-day Spain, this is the new novel from Mike Bennett, author of 'One Among the Sleepless' and 'Hall of Mirrors'.

- One of the best podcasts ever - Walt Kolenda, Examiner.com

I just started listening today and I'm hooked. The narration is great; sound quality, volume and inflections. The story line is not the usual vampire stuff, scary, gonna get everyone story. Though that doesn't mean there is gore or screaming because there is, even some cliffhangers that make go NO, ...
Many thanks to everyone for their great reviews and support - I greatly appreciate it, and it most definitely keeps me both writing and podcasting. One thing I ought to mention - if you haven't heard yet - I have a new podcast on Podiobooks. This time I'm not reading ...
Oh my! What an amazing story. Mike Bennett's voice work is fantastic, unimaginable the amount of work you must've put into the story. I am sad to say goodbye to Underwood and Flinch, I was obsessed with this story for weeks until the last episode. Thank you so much looking ...
Mike Bennett is truly the best reader for Podcast! His voice is most seductive! Underwood and Flinch is very different from the sparkly vampire novels available today. It's meaty, lots of great characters, and you are most certainly hooked with the first episode. One Among the Sleepless, Hall of Mirrors, ...
really good. Good character development, & good story development, good plottwists, good story! Also well read. In all, examplary.
I was blown away by this podcast. The story starts out a bit slowly but that is because Mike is setting the stage and fleshing out his main character. Stay with it please. This is a story worth keeping on your iphone just so you can come back to it ...
I knew Mike's work already through "One Among The Sleepless" so I was keen to try Underwood & Flinch. Certainly not disappointed, the characters and plot are great, not to mention the dark humour. It's the audio equivalent of a page turner. Oh and kudos to Mike for the voice ...
Underwood & Flinch is my favorite [serialized novel] podcast. I don't won't to "oversell" the story nor the author as art is largely subjective, but I have recommended to everyone I know to give it a listen. Not only has Mike Bennett written a great story; he gives all of ...
Loved the book -- always enjoy Mike's work. This one was creative (as usual) and so accessible. Can't wait for the next one.
Wow! Just fantastic. Wonderfully "human" story and some of the absolute best narration I've ever heard. I'm dying for the next one now heh heh. Thank you Mike!
  • Underwood 01

    Prologue: In 1958, Underwood and Flinch arrive in Spain to take up residency. But while driving to the new house, they attract the unwanted attention of the Civil Guard.
  • Underwood 02

    Meet David Smith, an ordinary guy who's just taking it one day at a time. He's got a nice job, a nice apartment, a nice girlfriend ... and a head full of bad dreams.
  • Underwood 03

    Lisa returns to David's flat to find the solicitor's letter has changed everything; is the David she knew gone forever?
  • Underwood 04

    We travel to a remote villa on the Spanish island of Ibiza. Anton Marashov and Ivan Trushko are having problems with bloodstains, and Mark Coleman is having problems with a cowboy hat and some rottweilers.
  • Underwood 05

    David tells Lisa about the family business. Meanwhile in Spain, we meet another member of the Flinch family with some revelations of her own.
  • Underwood 06

    David lands in Spain and meets his sister Lydia. Meanwhile, Keith Mullins, owner of La Reina de Corazones pub in Almacena, hears about the death of an old acquaintance.
  • Underwood 07

    Meet Gerald and Cynthia Benson, good friends of Lydia Flinch and regulars at La Reina de Corazones. While the Bensons discuss decapitation with Michelle, Lydia brings David home to Casa Underwood and his brother John.
  • Underwood 08

    Episode 8. In which we learn something of the origins of Keith's vendetta with Sergei, and David hears about John's hopes and fears for Underwood's resurrection.
  • Underwood 09

    Jose Almonte has an unscheduled appointment with his doctor, while David comes to some dangerous conclusions.
  • Underwood 10

    Lydia meets with the Black Circle, and David meets with his worst nightmare.
  • Underwood 11

    Episode 11 - Chapter 8 concludes with both Jose Almonte and David learning what waits for them in the dark.
  • Underwood 12

    Keith tells Michelle that he has been, sort of, 'involved' with Segei. David and Ana share condolences, memories and serious doubts.
  • Underwood 13

    Cynthia and Gerald are hungover and craving blood...y Marys on the terrace at La Reina de Corazones. Meanwhile at Casa Underwood, David and Lydia lock horns and some unpleasant truths are revealed.
  • Underwood 14

    Can David get Gavin away from Casa Underwood, or will Lydia convince him that murder really isn't such a bad thing after all?
  • Underwood 15

    The sun goes down on Almacena, the Sect are gathering and final preparations are made for Lord Underwood's resurrection.
  • Underwood 16

    After fifty years, the hour of Underwood's resurrection is at hand.
  • Underwood 17

    David, Lydia and Miguel finally get to meet their master.
  • Underwood 18

    Underwood learns a little about David and Lydia. And David learns a lot about Underwood.
  • Underwood 19

    Keith tries to win over a local celebrity using 'British Tapas'. "Huevos! Huevos!"
  • Underwood 20

    While burying the dead, David and Lydia reach an agreement about how to proceed. But how long will that last?
  • Underwood 21

    Assassination.
  • Underwood 22

    Part Two of Underwood and Flinch begins. Sergei, Anton and Ivan have some catching up to do, David has to come to terms with his new role in life, and Underwood learns some hard truths about the modern world.
  • Underwood 23

    Underwood and the Flinches go to La Reina de Corazones.
  • Underwood 24

    Underwood and Michelle's innocent conversation causes all kinds of strange anxieties to ripple through La Reina de Corazones.
  • Underwood 25

    Episode 25: In which Underwood and Flinch dispose of a body, David learns more about vampires, Lydia's outfit is hard to place, Keith and Billy Boy squabble over pop, and Michelle experiences a strange attraction.
  • Underwood 26

    It's Eighties Night at La Reina de Corazones. Underwood is keen to try contemporary dancing, but Keith isn't happy to see him trying it with Michelle.
  • Underwood 27

    Anton and Ivan go to Torremolinos. Underwood wants a late night snack, but David isn't so keen - since the snack in question is Cynthia.
  • Underwood 28

    Underwood and David don't see eye-to-eye on the matter of Michelle. Lydia makes a declaration to Underwood that has frightening consequences.
  • Underwood 29

    Underwood, David and some friends from The Sect go out for a meal in Ronda. What could possibly go wrong?
  • Underwood 30

    Underwood finds his way to Michelle's bedroom.
  • Underwood 31

    Over brandy and cigars, Underwood tells David the first part of his origin story.
  • Underwood 32

    Re-light your cigars and refresh your brandy glasses. In Underwood and Flinch 32, Underwood takes us back to the voyage of the Susannah in 1718. No place for a landlubber like John William Brooks.
  • Underwood 33

    The vampire, Lord Underwood, continues to tell the tale of his beginnings. In this episode, he explains to David how he met the young Matthias Flinch and of his life aboard the pirate ship of Henry Verlaine.
  • Underwood 34

    Lord Underwood continues the story of his origins. A nightmarish creature has snatched Cullen, DeMatos and Dodd away to their deaths. Can Underwood, Matthias and Rudge work together in order to escape the island before the sun goes down? Or will it be every man for himself against the devil?
  • Underwood 35

    Underwood explains how he returned to Matthias, no longer human, and possessed by an appetite for blood.
  • Underwood 36

    With Underwood's origin tale told, we return to the present day and some of the other characters in the story. At La Reina de Corazones, Keith has problems explaining himself to Melanie, while in Malaga, Lydia has an appointment to see an old friend.
  • Underwood 37

    David tells Underwood how his mother came to be involved with Arthur and The Sect.
  • Underwood 38

    Underwood and Flinch's night out at El Chupeton - Part 2. David's story continues. Secrets, revelations, conflicts ... and gin: something's gotta give.
  • Underwood 39

    Michelle and Keith - both still under Underwood's spell - await the return of their master at La Reina de Corazones. Will Underwood return for Michelle, or does fate have other plans for Mr and Mrs Mullins?
  • Underwood 40

    Damo and Keith struggle to escape the inferno.
  • Underwood 41

    Episode 41, in which David arrives at the scene of the fire, Miguel tells tales, and Damo makes a remarkable find.
  • Underwood 42

    Underwood travels to Malaga to confront Sergei at La Fantasia.
  • Underwood 43

    David, Damo and Miguel arrive at Sergei's club in Malaga, looking for trouble - and finding it.
  • Underwood 44

    David finally gets to meet Sergei.
  • Underwood 45

    The conclusion to Underwood and Flinch.
  • Underwood 46

    The Q and A episode. Mike Bennett answers listeners' questions on all things Underwood and Flinch, including the future of the series.

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