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Cody Haslem

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Not the most compelling reader, but a perfect tale

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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-13-25

There's no denying that Shirley Jackson was a master of the craft of writing. She delivers the goods here, though with a subtle touch. It's definitely a book you can half-listen to or skim-- you have to immerse yourself in her brilliant writing and when you do, the eeriness begins to sink in.
I thought the reader did a decent job, but her voices for the male characters felt a little cartoonish for my taste. Regardless, this is a solid audio version of one of the greatest horror novels of all time.

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Great historical spy thriller

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-14-24

A spy thriller grounded in history and more practical, real spy stuff-- code breaking. If you are interested in the early Cold War or are tired of spy stories that are all gunfights and explosions rather than actual spy craft, give this a listen. Dan is amazing writer, no matter the genre.

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Great middle-grade adventure

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-04-24

My whole family had fun listening, especially my 7-year-old. Fun story, good performances, appropriate for the audience.

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incredible horror shorts

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-10-23

Brilliant, well-written horror short stories that drew me in and didn't let go. Cannot recommend this enough.

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excellent post-apocalyptic novel

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-18-23

Even though I'm largely burned out on post-apocalyptic stories, this one really drew me in with its optimism and warmth. Great performance from the reader, too.

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A chilling twist on the haunted house story

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-08-23

I love haunted house stories. I'm currently writing one myself, so it was great to pick up a well-written novel that did so many unique things with the horror sub-genre. I didn't feel like it stuck the landing as powerfully as I hoped, but otherwise I loved it.

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A killer audio drama with a podcast format

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-22-23

Look, I love the writing of Dan Wells and Brandon Sanderson, so when they began collaborating, I was stoked. When I learned they were writing a dark portal fantasy, I was even more stoked. And then they dropped an audio drama that scratches my itch for true crime podcasts and found footage-style horror that ties into that portal fantasy? And they crushed it?
I'm going to be insufferable recommending this to people for a WHILE.

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A strong sequel, but not quite as good

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-12-23

Though I loved revisiting the world and characters of Lovecraft Country, which is one of my all-time favorite horror novels, this book didn't quite capture my imagination as well, probably largely because it had so much less horror.

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Lovecraft Country Audiobook By Matt Ruff cover art

One of the best horror novels of the last decade

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-03-23

A brilliantly performed audiobook. This book delivers on horror, terror, and thrills, smartly challenging Lovecraft's nastiest legacies of racism and sexism while also bringing in elements of his most ingenious work.

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love this podcast

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-19-21

A podcast that discusses horror film, literature, folklore, and the occult and always brings something interesting and fresh to the table.

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