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Carter & Lovecraft
- By: Jonathan L. Howard
- Narrated by: Ari Fliakos
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,742
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,530
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,531
Daniel Carter used to be a homicide detective, but his last case - the hunt for a serial killer - went wrong in strange ways and soured the job for him. Now he's a private investigator trying to live a quiet life. Strangeness, however, has not finished with him. First, he inherits a bookstore in Providence from someone he's never heard of, along with an indignant bookseller who doesn't want a new boss.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A mistakes that worked out in my favor.
- By Frae on 03-06-17
- Carter & Lovecraft
- By: Jonathan L. Howard
- Narrated by: Ari Fliakos
Great Lovecraftian Book!
Reviewed: 11-29-24
I really enjoyed this book. It’s like a crime noir and an HPL story had a baby, with a surprise ending. It was great!
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In the Mountains of Madness
- The Life, Death, and Extraordinary Afterlife of H.P. Lovecraft
- By: W. Scott Poole
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
- Length: 11 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 86
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Story4 out of 5 stars 76
More than a traditional biography, In the Mountains of Madness will place Lovecraft and his work in a cultural context, as an artist more in tune with our time than his own. Much of the literary work on Lovecraft tries to place him in relation to Edgar Allan Poe, M. R. James, or Arthur Machen; these ideas have little meaning for most contemporary listeners. In his provocative new book, W. Scott Poole reclaims the true essence of Lovecraft in relation to the comics of Joe Lansdale, the novels of Stephen King, and more.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Needs Citation
- By Middle Age Gamer on 11-29-16
- In the Mountains of Madness
- The Life, Death, and Extraordinary Afterlife of H.P. Lovecraft
- By: W. Scott Poole
- Narrated by: Tim Campbell
Great biography of Lovecraft
Reviewed: 11-24-24
I liked the depth of this biography, and how he defends Lovecraft’s mother and wife. They are typically seen as destroying his life, but the author goes into much detail about his relationships with women. I highly recommend this biography.
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Planet of the Apes
- By: Pierre Boulle
- Narrated by: Greg Wise
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,057
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,883
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,876
Greg Wise reads Pierre Boulle's chilling, iconic novel about a nightmare world where apes rule over men. In a spaceship that can travel at the speed of light, Ulysse, a journalist, sets off from Earth for the nearest solar system. He finds there a planet which resembles his own, except that on Soror humans behave like animals and are hunted by a civilised race of primates.
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5 out of 5 stars
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ORANGUTANS ARE OFFICIAL SCIENCE
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 08-05-16
- Planet of the Apes
- By: Pierre Boulle
- Narrated by: Greg Wise
Great Story!
Reviewed: 05-21-24
I won’t ruin the plot, but it is very different compared to the book. I can see why they made the changes in the movie because it is more cinematic and cheaper for the budget. The ending is awesome in both the movie and the book, but in very different ways.
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It Waits in the Woods
- Creature Feature Collection
- By: Josh Malerman
- Narrated by: Lauren Ezzo
- Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 491
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 464
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Story4 out of 5 stars 463
The dense Michigan forest. Haunting wails. The clip-clop of demon hooves on a bridge to nowhere. It’s more than a tall tale to Brenda Jennings, whose sister disappeared in those woods one fateful night. Three years later, on a solo stakeout in the dark, Brenda goes in after her. She’s desperate for answers, and terrified to find what lies waiting on the other side of that bridge.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Creepy and unexpected
- By TH on 10-04-23
- It Waits in the Woods
- Creature Feature Collection
- By: Josh Malerman
- Narrated by: Lauren Ezzo
Another Awesome Story by J.M.
Reviewed: 12-04-23
I’ve only started to read Mr. Malerman’s books recently thanks to the Talking Scared podcast. His interviews are great, so I started to download his books. They are awesome! If you haven’t read Goblin yet, give it a go. It’s a series of interconnected stories set in the same town named Goblin. After hearing him talk about his journey as an author, he has given me motivation to finish my own stories. Thank you for the great stories and motivation, Josh! -Steve
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The Exorcist
- A Novel
- By: William Peter Blatty
- Narrated by: William Peter Blatty, Eliana Shaskan
- Length: 12 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9,115
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8,297
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 8,270
Four decades after it first shook the nation, then the world, William Peter Blatty's thrilling masterwork of faith and demonic possession returns in an even more powerful form. Raw and profane, shocking and blood-chilling, it remains a modern parable of good and evil and perhaps the most terrifying novel ever written.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Terrifying...
- By Kenneth on 10-01-12
- The Exorcist
- A Novel
- By: William Peter Blatty
- Narrated by: William Peter Blatty, Eliana Shaskan
Great story!
Reviewed: 09-20-23
The story and narrator were very good. The movie was pretty faithful to the book. Although, the book is even more explicit in some parts. Do yourself a favor and listen to an iconic book this Fall. It’s great entertainment.
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A Time for Swords
- A Time for Swords, Book 1
- By: Matthew Harffy
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
- Length: 17 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 137
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 120
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 119
Lindisfarne, AD 793. There had been portents - famine, whirlwinds, lightning from clear skies, serpents seen flying through the air. But when the raiders came, no one was prepared. They came from the North, their dragon-prowed longships gliding out of the dawn mist as they descended on the kingdom's most sacred site. It is 8th June AD 793, and with the pillage of the monastery on Lindisfarne, the Viking Age has begun. While his fellow monks flee before the Norse onslaught, one young novice stands his ground.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good start to a new series.
- By Scott on 04-17-22
- A Time for Swords
- A Time for Swords, Book 1
- By: Matthew Harffy
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
A Great New Series from Harffy!
Reviewed: 05-28-23
I have enjoyed the Beobrand series, and this is a new series set a little further along in history. The novel is set in what is now Northern England, and it starts with the first Norse (Viking) attacks on the unguarded monasteries. A monk who becomes a warrior by necessity has to gather together a motley crew of warriors to defend his home Abbey. It is action packed, and it is another great work by Harffy. I can’t wait to read the next book of this series.
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Forest of Foes
- The Bernicia Chronicles, Book 9
- By: Matthew Harffy
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
- Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 42
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 38
AD 652. Beobrand has been ordered to lead a group of pilgrims to the holy city of Rome. Chief among them is Wilfrid, a novice of the Church with some surprisingly important connections. Taking only Cynan and some of his best men, Beobrand hopes to make the journey through Frankia quickly and return to Northumbria without delay, though the road is long and perilous. But where Beobrand treads, menace is never far behind.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beo has become too melancholy
- By William on 03-01-24
- Forest of Foes
- The Bernicia Chronicles, Book 9
- By: Matthew Harffy
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
A great story!
Reviewed: 05-27-23
Matthew has done it again! Forest of Foes is a great tale of warriors from northern England who travel to what is now known as France, on their way to Rome. They have a few side quests on the way, which slows their progress significantly. I won’t go into too many details, but the ending is very exciting and unexpected. The narrator, Mr. Edwards is one of the best in his business. It is a joy to listen to his narration. It’s also nice to hear Matthew speak for a while at the end of the book. He also has a great podcast called “Rock, Paper, Swords!” along with author Steven A. McKay, where he gives you some background into his writing process and upcoming work. Overall, a wonderful and exciting story!
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Turkey Hunting Tactics
- By: John E. Phillips
- Narrated by: John Davenport
- Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 44
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
This turkey hunting audiobook, read by John Davenport, has entertaining chapters like: "How to Miss a Turkey", "Hunting with a Guide", and "The Turkey and the New York Lady". You'll learn about all the subspecies of turkey across North America, how to use a turkey call, how to scout before turkey season, how to find a turkey to hunt, and what hunting gear you'll need to put the odds in your favor to take a wily gobbler.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Good book for a beginer Turkey hunter
- By Chris Michael on 04-10-18
- Turkey Hunting Tactics
- By: John E. Phillips
- Narrated by: John Davenport
A great Turkey Hunting book with wonderful stories
Reviewed: 03-27-22
I just started Turkey hunting with my son, and I haven’t hunted Turkey in many years. It was a great refresher course on the strange behaviors of these little dinosaurs. Thank you for the great advice, Mr. Phillips!
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Fortress of Fury
- The Bernicia Chronicles, Book 7
- By: Matthew Harffy
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
- Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 160
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 136
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 136
Beobrand is besieged in the action-packed instalment in the Bernicia Chronicles set in AD 647 Anglo-Saxon Britain. War hangs heavy in the hot summer air as Penda of Mercia and his allies march into the north. Caught unawares, the Bernician forces are besieged within the great fortress of Bebbanburg. It falls to Beobrand to mount the defence of the stronghold, but even while the battle rages, old and powerful enemies have mobilised against him, seeking vengeance for past events.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Matthew and Barnaby
- By Roderick on 08-22-20
- Fortress of Fury
- The Bernicia Chronicles, Book 7
- By: Matthew Harffy
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
Another Great Tale by Matthew Harffy!
Reviewed: 08-21-20
I have been reading Mr. Harffy’s books since his first book, The Serpent Sword. I also like to get the audio versions to listen to while driving to work. This book is great in that it brings back a lot of characters from earlier books, but it also shows you what Beobrand’s life is like now that he is a little older. He is still a very flawed man, but he owns it. I won’t spoil anything with details, but I really enjoyed this tale. Barnaby Edwards has a great voice for narration and I really enjoyed his work. Thank you to Matthew Harffy for another wonder tale of 7th Century Britain!
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