“I’m a sucker for a good ghost story, and I decided to write a ghost story that I would want to read,” Larson said. In the novella, Larson’s first published work of fiction, James and his contemporaries travel to investigate a haunted house on a fictional island off the coast of England, an expedition that takes a surprising and deadly turn when evil manifestations emerge. His new book, “No One Goes Alone,” which Penguin Random House Audio will release as a stand-alone audiobook in late September, is a historical novella that follows the ghost-hunting exploits of the 19th-century psychologist and philosopher William James. But with his latest project, he’s crossed over into the supernatural, and into a new narrative format. So far, all of Larson’s terrifying stories have been based on historical records and facts. “I love to be scared,” he said of his grisly subject matter.
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All in all a decent scarefest, though not a particularly memorable one.Over the last three decades, Erik Larson has written books about a serial killer, a killer storm, a murderous homeopathic doctor, a teenage gunman and one of the most deadly maritime disasters in history. Foster’s voice, deep and soothing, lets the creepiness envelop us, whereas Delaine is quicker and more energetic. Expect ghosts, demons, crazies and the undead, all well-read by Foster and Delaine. All manner of subgenres are covered, including several that appear to pay homage to Lovecraft. There are several standouts, but sadly, a few of these feel underdeveloped and therefore less frightening that one would expect. With 21 stories in one anthology, you can expect some to be better than others. Grade: BĮdited by Ellen Datlow 20 authors read by Christina Delaine, James Anderson Foster He lets the tension build and allows the main character’s weariness and confusion enter into the narrative.
He did, however, do a bang-up job reading it.
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This is a quick, solid story, but one can’t help feeling that the ending is rushed and Wheaton could have further fleshed this out there certainly was the possibility of a full novel in the material.
This creepy little novella by actor/narrator Wheaton concerns Jay Turner, an unhappy alcoholic who returns to his hometown 20 years after his brother’s death. Grade: B-plusīlackstone Audio, two CDs, 1.5 hours, $19.95/ download, $13.95 She trots out a unique interpretation for each character, including male intonations and Appalachian accents. Still, there is much to like, including narrator Ireland and her malleable voice. (The printed book includes a glossary of names.) Eve Black, a kind of succubus with a magical tree, is at the heart of this dark fantasy, and one wishes the Kings had fleshed her out more thoroughly and not, in general, relied so heavily on the stereotypical roles played by men and women. Unfortunately, Stephen King and his son Owen so overwrote this tale of women infected with a sleeping virus that you can’t keep track of the many, many characters. Simon & Schuster Audio, 21 CDs, 25.5 hours, $59.99/ download, $41.99īuried inside of this 720-page novel is a great audiobook. Stephen King and Owen King read by Marin Ireland Here are three scary audiobooks to occupy those long winter evenings approaching the winter solstice.
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