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Incidents Around the House
- By: Josh Malerman
- Narrated by: Delanie Nicole Gill
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Story4 out of 5 stars 32
To eight-year-old Bela, her family is her world. There’s Mommy, Daddy and Grandma Ruth. But there is also Other Mommy, a malevolent entity who asks her every day: ‘Can I go inside your heart?’ When horrifying incidents around the house signal that Other Mommy is growing tired of asking Bela the question over and over, Bela understands that unless she says yes, her family will soon pay. Other Mommy is getting restless, stronger, bolder. Only the bonds of family can keep Bela safe, but other incidents show cracks in her parents’ marriage. The safety Bela relies on is about to unravel.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Tiktok recommendation again
- By False advertisement on 17-12-24
- Incidents Around the House
- By: Josh Malerman
- Narrated by: Delanie Nicole Gill
Creepy as hell, and brilliantly read
Reviewed: 05-12-24
Absolutely superb. Incredibly eerie, suspenseful, and full of dread. The reader does a wonderful job with the character voices and brings the world to shuddering life.
It's somewhere between a haunting, possession, or demonic presence story, and the ambiguity is part of the fun. I was unsure from the blurb - it sounded a little generic - but I highly recommend it.
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Disappearance at Devil's Rock
- By: Paul Tremblay
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 118
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 110
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Story4 out of 5 stars 110
Late one summer night, Elizabeth Sanderson receives the devastating news that every mother fears: her 13-year-old son, Tommy, has vanished in the woods of a local park. Riddled with worry, pain and guilt, Elizabeth is wholly unprepared for the strange series of events that follow. As the search grows more desperate, and the implications of what happened become more haunting and sinister, no one is prepared for the shocking truth about that night.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good read
- By alex g. on 21-05-18
- Disappearance at Devil's Rock
- By: Paul Tremblay
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
Another superb Paul Tremblay book
Reviewed: 25-07-24
Creepy, spooky, and sad. Another brilliant modern horror from Paul Tremblay. Great reader and production quality.
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The Lucifer Chord
- By: F. G. Cottam
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 109
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Story4 out of 5 stars 109
Ruthie Gillespie's efforts to find out the truth about a mysterious missing rock star lead her on a terrifying journey into the past. Researcher Ruthie Gillespie has undertaken a commission to write an essay on Martin Mear, lead singer and guitarist with Ghost Legion, the biggest, most decadent rock band on the planet, before he disappeared without trace in 1975. Her mission is to separate man from myth - but it's proving difficult, as a series of increasingly disturbing and macabre incidents threatens to derail Ruthie's efforts to uncover the truth about the mysterious rock star.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A strong story with a supernatural twist highly recommend
- By Kindle Customer on 16-08-19
- The Lucifer Chord
- By: F. G. Cottam
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
A solid supernatural thriller - not really horror
Reviewed: 18-05-24
Very well written, with a nice premise and some good spooky moments, but much more of a thriller than a horror.
It was a little jarring to have a man narrating with a woman as the main protagonist. He's got a lovely voice to listen to and does a great job, but casting-wise it was a bit distracting with this story, particularly in scenes where it's only women speaking.
I enjoyed it, and might listen to more by the author. If you like supernatural tales but don't want anything too terrifying, this is a great choice.
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Survivor Song
- By: Paul Tremblay
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 84
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 77
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Story4 out of 5 stars 76
In a matter of weeks, Massachusetts has been overrun by an insidious rabies-like virus that is spread by saliva. But unlike rabies, the disease has a terrifyingly short incubation period of an hour or less. Those infected quickly lose their minds and are driven to bite and infect as many others as they can before they inevitably succumb. Hospitals are inundated with the sick and dying, and hysteria has taken hold. To try to limit its spread, the commonwealth is under quarantine and curfew. But society is breaking down, and the government's emergency protocols are faltering.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A tale of desperation, despair and survival
- By ellefinn2308 on 21-08-20
- Survivor Song
- By: Paul Tremblay
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
A very human tale on the zombie story
Reviewed: 16-04-24
Tremblay's typically elegant writing style is applied to a classic zombie-esque scenario. A virulent form of rabies infects a pregnant woman and her friend struggles to keep them all alive while the area descends into chaos.
It's not going to surprise anyone with the plot, but it's very well written, performed well by the reader, and overall is a good yarn.
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The Creeper
- By: A.M. Shine
- Narrated by: Aidan Kelly
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 242
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 212
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Story4 out of 5 stars 211
Renowned academic Dr Sparling seeks help with his project on a remote Irish village. Historical researchers Ben and Chloe are thrilled to be chosen—until they arrive. The village is isolated and forgotten. There is no record of its history, its stories. There is no friendliness from the locals, only wary looks and whispers. The villagers lock down their homes at sundown. A nameless fear stalks the streets. Nobody will talk—nobody except one little girl. Her story strikes dread into the hearts of the newcomers. Three times you see him. Each night he comes closer.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- By Brian McCarthy on 04-11-22
- The Creeper
- By: A.M. Shine
- Narrated by: Aidan Kelly
Solid modern folk horror thriller
Reviewed: 30-03-24
A very enjoyable take on folk horror tropes. Clearly defined characters, a good escalation of the tension, and a decent ending. Unlikely to blow you away, but a good tale, well told, and I'd be happy to recommend it to others.
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Best Horror of the Year, Volume 10
- By: Ellen Datlow
- Narrated by: Will Damron, Christina Delaine
- Length: 19 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story3 out of 5 stars 12
For more than three decades, Ellen Datlow has been at the center of horror. Bringing you the most frightening and terrifying stories, Datlow always has her finger on the pulse of what horror readers crave. Now, with the tenth volume of the series, Datlow is back again to bring you the stories that will keep you up at night. Included in the pages of The Best Horror of the Year have been such illustrious writers as Neil Gaiman, Kim Stanley Robinson, Stephen King, Linda Nagata, Laird Barron, and many others.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Please, don't give credit to positive reviews
- By Vittorio Vallesi on 02-03-21
- Best Horror of the Year, Volume 10
- By: Ellen Datlow
- Narrated by: Will Damron, Christina Delaine
Good variety, exploring different versions of horror
Reviewed: 27-02-24
A very solid selection. As with any 'best of', mileage will vary from story to story and personal taste, but collected together this is a good snapshot of modern horror.
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Into the Uncanny
- By: Danny Robins
- Narrated by: Danny Robins
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 919
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 872
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 872
'The ghosts of today live not in castles or stately homes, but in ordinary houses and offices, and they're witnessed by ordinary people like you and me. We just need to figure out what the hell they are - the dead returning from the "undiscovered country" of death? Or the product of that equally mysterious and ancient location, the human mind?
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2 out of 5 stars
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More sleepy than spooky
- By Anonymous User on 26-09-23
- Into the Uncanny
- By: Danny Robins
- Narrated by: Danny Robins
Perfect spookiness
Reviewed: 26-11-23
Whether you’re a believer or not, there’s always fun to be had with Danny’s investigations. A warm hearted exploration of the supernatural, with a dash of aliens stirred in for flavour. Looking forward to the sequel already!
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Don't Fear the Reaper
- By: Stephen Graham Jones
- Narrated by: Isabella Star LaBlanc, Jane Levy, Alexis Floyd, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20
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Story5 out of 5 stars 20
Four years after her tumultuous senior year, Jade Daniels is released from prison right before Christmas when her conviction is overturned. But life beyond bars takes a dangerous turn as soon as she returns to Proofrock. Convicted Serial Killer, Dark Mill South, seeking revenge for thirty-eight Dakota men hanged in 1862, escapes from his prison transfer due to a blizzard, just outside of Proofrock, Idaho.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superb slasher sequel
- By Mto108 on 02-05-24
Overall very enjoyable sequel, anticipating part 3
Reviewed: 20-08-23
Like one of the other reviewers, I occasionally found this a bit hard to follow. The wider cast and some twists make it a more demanding listen than Chainsaw, and somewhat lacks the laser focus from Jade's perspective in the previous book, but the ending is magnificent. I'm excited for the final part of the trilogy and will definitely be picking it up.
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My Heart Is a Chainsaw
- By: Stephen Graham Jones
- Narrated by: Cara Gee
- Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 119
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 111
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Story4 out of 5 stars 111
Alma Katsu calls My Heart Is a Chainsaw “a homage to slasher films that also manages to defy and transcend genre.” On the surface is a story of murder in small-town America. But beneath is its beating heart: a biting critique of American colonialism, Indigenous displacement, and gentrification, and a heartbreaking portrait of a broken young girl who uses horror movies to cope with the horror of her own life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Mostly good but flawed book, excellent audiobook
- By Frank Riding on 21-12-21
- My Heart Is a Chainsaw
- By: Stephen Graham Jones
- Narrated by: Cara Gee
Amazing! Brilliant character and plot
Reviewed: 11-08-23
I love horror, but generally go for supernatural stories, yet the reputation of My Heart Is A Chainsaw preceded it, so I thought I'd give it a try - absolutely the right choice!
The lead character's voice is crystal clear. It's easily to vividly step into her head and see the events through her eyes.
I rarely feel excitement or ick within horror (find them weirdly calming!) but the climatic chapters got me.
Just brilliant! Fantastic reader too. Thanks to everyone involved in this amazing production.
Instant download for the sequel (Don't Fear The Reaper).
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The Spite House
- A Novel
- By: Johnny Compton
- Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4 out of 5 stars 29
Eric Ross is on the run from a mysterious past with his two daughters in tow. Having left his wife, his house, his whole life behind in Maryland, he's desperate for money—it's not easy to find steady, safe work when you can't provide references, you can't stay in one place for long, and you're paranoid that your past is creeping back up on you.
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5 out of 5 stars
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If 'Haunting of Hill House' were written now...
- By Doctor What on 01-08-23
- The Spite House
- A Novel
- By: Johnny Compton
- Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
If 'Haunting of Hill House' were written now...
Reviewed: 01-08-23
This struck me as a brilliant update and expansion of the classic horror 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Unlike that novel, 'The Spite House' connects with the history of racism in America, telling a broader story. It's got plenty of tension and suspense throughout, with some great mysteries. The reader is superb, too. A must-listen for haunted house fans.
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