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E Is for Exorcism
- A to Z of Horror, Book 5
- By: P.J. Blakey-Novis, S.P. Oldham, Dona Fox, and others
- Narrated by: Bill Perry
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 5
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 5
E Is for Exorcism is the fifth book in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. In this audiobook, you will find a collection of 13 sinister stories from some of the finest independent writers on the scene today. Feel the terror as the possessed wreak havoc, and good does not always triumph over evil.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not as good as the other A-Z’s of the series
- By Sometimes I Read on 10-18-24
- E Is for Exorcism
- A to Z of Horror, Book 5
- By: P.J. Blakey-Novis, S.P. Oldham, Dona Fox, Mark Anthony Smith, Holley Cornetto, Joshua Bartolome, Michael Anthony Dioguardi, Kristina R. Mosley, Jeremy Billingsley, Ethan K. Lee
- Narrated by: Bill Perry
Not as good as the other A-Z’s of the series
Reviewed: 10-18-24
While I didn’t enjoy this volume of the A-Z series, it was still a decent listen.
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A Is for Aliens
- A to Z of Horror, Book 1
- By: P.J. Blakey-Novis, Daren Callow, Dona Fox, and others
- Narrated by: Andy Whitfield
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4 out of 5 stars 10
A Is for Aliens, the first audiobook in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. Within these sections you will find a collection of 13 stories from some of the finest independent writers on the scene today, blending science fiction with horror. From the humorous to the terrifying, A Is for Aliens contains a diverse range of stories with each author taking a different approach to the theme.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I asked for this. Literally
- By Woozle_Wuzzle on 12-24-20
- A Is for Aliens
- A to Z of Horror, Book 1
- By: P.J. Blakey-Novis, Daren Callow, Dona Fox, Mark Anthony Smith, Theresa Jacobs, Megan Neumann, Nancy Kilpatrick, Jeremy Megargee, Astrid Addams, Lesley Drane, Monster Smith, Tim Jeffreys, Mawr Goshin
- Narrated by: Andy Whitfield
Good anthology
Reviewed: 07-16-23
A solid collection of alien stories. Not sure if any jumped out above others, but I liked almost every story and there was plenty of variety. Good narration.
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G Is for Genies
- A to Z of Horror, Book 7
- By: David Green, Chisto Healy, Astrid Addams, and others
- Narrated by: Bill Perry
- Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4
Listen to a collection of 13 mystical tales, from some of the most exciting independent writers on the scene today. What happens when you can have your every desire come true? What price must be paid for this gift? G Is for Genies contains a variety of stories, from the innocent wishes of youth, to the horrors of a brutal serial killer, and everything in between.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Slightly ‘less good’ than other A-Z in the series
- By Sometimes I Read on 12-08-22
- G Is for Genies
- A to Z of Horror, Book 7
- By: David Green, Chisto Healy, Astrid Addams, Dale Parnell, Armand Rosamilia, Monster Smith, Mark Anthony Smith, Lee Franklin, C. Marry Hultman, Joshua Boliard, Lynette S. Hoag, Craig Crawford, Daniel R. Robichaud
- Narrated by: Bill Perry
Slightly ‘less good’ than other A-Z in the series
Reviewed: 12-08-22
When I get a short story anthologies about genies I expect to get some diversity - which great. It would be weird if there wasn’t. But there were a couple of stories that felt preachy and political. It took away from those stories, because rather than being just great stories, they became a lecture on what’s wrong with the world.
Narrator has a nice voice and usually does different character’s well but there was one story where two main characters sounded the same and I didn’t know who was talking half the time.
That said, A-Z of horrors have been full of varied and interesting stories and I’ll read/listen to more, this one was slightly less good that others I’ve listened to ☺️
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review
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B is for Beasts
- A to Z of Horror, Book 2
- By: P.J. Blakey-Novis, Holley Cornetto, Dona Fox, and others
- Narrated by: Bill Perry
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 8
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Story4 out of 5 stars 8
B is for Beasts, the second audiobook in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. Within these sections you will find a collection of 13 stories from some of the finest independent writers on the scene today. From oversized bugs to Kaiju, vicious woodland creatures to giant spiders, B is for Beasts contains a range of terrifying stories in which the humans are always the prey.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A good variety of Beasts
- By Sometimes I Read on 11-24-22
- B is for Beasts
- A to Z of Horror, Book 2
- By: P.J. Blakey-Novis, Holley Cornetto, Dona Fox, R.E. McAuliffe, Joshua Bartolome, Mark Anthony Smith, Kristofer Kinsella, P.L. McMillan, Carl Hughes, Patrick C. Greene
- Narrated by: Bill Perry
A good variety of Beasts
Reviewed: 11-24-22
Some of the stories ended abruptly which perhaps ruined my enjoyment of them. However, the stories were quite good and varied. My favourite was Pholicidae, by Charles R. Bernard.
Narrator has a nice voice and did the different characters well in this anthology.
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review
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C Is for Cannibals
- A to Z of Horror, Book 3
- By: P.J. Blakey-Novis, Oscar Kirby, Charles R. Bernard, and others
- Narrated by: Bill Perry
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5
C Is for Cannibals, the third book in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. In this audiobook, you will find a collection of 13 gut-wrenching stories from some of the finest independent writers on the scene today. From those with a taste for human flesh to people merely trying to survive, C Is for Cannibals contains a range of twisted stories not for the weak of stomach.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Deliciously Disgusting
- By Sometimes I Read on 11-04-22
- C Is for Cannibals
- A to Z of Horror, Book 3
- By: P.J. Blakey-Novis, Oscar Kirby, Charles R. Bernard, Mark Anthony Smith, R.C. Rumple, Dale Parnell, Lou Yardley, Todd Jordan, O.D. Smith, Evan Purcell
- Narrated by: Bill Perry
Deliciously Disgusting
Reviewed: 11-04-22
Very fun anthology. Stories are varied and interesting, some of them deliciously disgusting. I was actually surprised how different the stories were from each other. It wasn’t all savage tribes or serial killers.
Narrator has a nice voice (a few weird pauses, but nice to listen too).
I was going to list a couple of my favourite stories but there were too many.
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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I Is for Internet
- A to Z of Horror, Book 9
- By: Tim O'Neal, Carlton Herzog, Astrid Addams, and others
- Narrated by: Bill Perry
- Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7
I Is for Internet is the ninth book in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. In this book, you will find a collection of 13 unsettling tales from some of the most imaginative independent horror writers on the scene today. Each story takes a new look at the potential horrors of the online world, from stalkers to cyber-demons, artificial intelligence to predators. I Is for Internet will plug you straight into the mainframe and have you desperate to pull the plug.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Creepy, Disturbing Stories
- By Schnujo on 06-10-23
- I Is for Internet
- A to Z of Horror, Book 9
- By: Tim O'Neal, Carlton Herzog, Astrid Addams, Donovan Smith, Steven Streeter, Doris V. Sutherland, Heidi Hunter, Robb White, Shannon Lawrence, D.C. Hill
- Narrated by: Bill Perry
Fun Anthology
Reviewed: 10-19-22
Really fun anthology with some interesting stories. My favorite was definitely
The Pretty Girls by Tim O’Neal.
The Narrator’s voice sounded nice but he occasionally made some odd inflections and strange pauses and some characters had a weird (Irish?) accent for no apparent reason 😁. But other than that, he was easy to listen to. I’ll be reading/listening to more of the A-Z of Horror.
*I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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Short Horror Stories: Collections I - III
- By: P.J. Blakey-Novis
- Narrated by: David Sweeney-Bear
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 72
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 66
Eighteen short horror stories, one terrifying collection. A set including all of the short stories from Embrace the Darkness, Tunnels, and The Artist in a single audiobook.
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1 out of 5 stars
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stories about gay rights aren't scary.
- By kurt on 03-22-22
- Short Horror Stories: Collections I - III
- By: P.J. Blakey-Novis
- Narrated by: David Sweeney-Bear
A few standout stories
Reviewed: 05-31-20
*Disclaimer - author provided copy for an honest review.
The first couple of stories weren’t very impressive, but they got better. Of course it’s not often you’ll love every story in an anthology or collection. It was a mixed bag of stories, some which I wouldn’t even consider as horror, but there were a handful of stories I really enjoyed. The standouts for me were ‘Opened Up’, an unexpectedly gory story about a what should have been a minor surgical procedure. And ‘21’, a nice take from the POV of the killer. ‘Trick or Treat’ was a fun story and I enjoyed ‘The Artists’. 3 1/3 stars
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Strangers
- By: Dean Koontz
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
- Length: 29 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5,985
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,746
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,746
A writer in California. A doctor in Boston. A motel owner and his employee in Nevada. A priest in Chicago. A robber in New York. A little girl in Las Vegas. They’re a handful of people from across the country, living through eerie variations of the same nightmare.
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3 out of 5 stars
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It depends on your personality I guess
- By Robert E. Swale on 10-05-08
- Strangers
- By: Dean Koontz
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
Long and Boring
Reviewed: 11-13-17
I purchased this book because I'd read a couple of Dean Koontz books and found them quick and easy, page-turning reads. This one however was long and boring and I couldn't get into it. There are too many protagonists, so I formed no attachment to any of them and don't care what happens.
The narrator struggles to voice so many different characters and a couple of them sound the same, but what really annoys me is how he voices the woman, it's just sounds weird.
I'm about 17 hours in (of a 29 1/2h book) and I'm really not sure I'll be able to finish.
I realize some books take a little while to get good, but 17 hours is too long to wait. If I'd have listened to this as soon as I'd purchased it, I'd have probably asked for a refund, but sadly I missed that boat.
Now I look at all the other books out there more worthy of my credit and sigh.
*AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY*
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Unstuff Your Life
- Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good
- By: Andrew J. Mellen
- Narrated by: Andrew J. Mellen
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,396
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,007
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,975
Arguably the most organized man in America, Andrew J. Mellen has created unique, lasting techniques for streamlined living, bringing order out of chaos for a client list that includes attorneys, filmmakers, and even psychologists. With Unstuff Your Life! he puts his powerful program in the hands of his widest audience yet.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good Stuff
- By Judy on 12-07-12
- Unstuff Your Life
- Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good
- By: Andrew J. Mellen
- Narrated by: Andrew J. Mellen
Tedious
Reviewed: 06-03-15
Not sure how long he spoke about how to sort through mail or find a spot to keep your keys/handbag but it felt like hours. I'm sure some people do misplace these things, but the topic could have been sorted out in 2 minutes. This book was just so boring and tedious and not helpful at all.
Maybe it gets better after chapter 5 but I couldn't listen to anymore. Once he started talking about every single filing category he had, I was done. He has a file for client research, for personal research, for this, for that, from A-M, and from M-Z and so on. Don't even buy it on special. If you really want to declutter, try "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up". While it's a little kooky in places, at least it's entertaining and has helpful tips.
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French Women Don't Get Fat
- By: Mireille Guiliano
- Narrated by: Kathe Mazur
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 2
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Story3 out of 5 stars 2
The book we've all (certainly every woman between 25 and 75) been waiting for. Classy, chic, convincing, funny, wise, well-written and very timely. It's the ultimate non-diet book, which nonetheless shows us how to eat with balance, control and above all pleasure. Chuck out all the radical diet books, think about what you eat and why, and then enjoy eating the right things (and some of the wrong ones) intelligently, and in smaller portions. Eat, like a French woman, with your head not your stomach.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing
- By Sometimes I Read on 04-21-14
- French Women Don't Get Fat
- By: Mireille Guiliano
- Narrated by: Kathe Mazur
Disappointing
Reviewed: 04-21-14
Any additional comments?
While I didn't really expect any new information, I thought it would be at least interesting or motivating but it was neither. It was also frustrating to listen to the narrator recite phrases in French before or after she said it in English (we get it, you can speak French!). And I lost count if the amount of times the author plugged wine or champagne made by the company she works for. It just sounded like a hard sell. There were also a fair few recipes which doesn't work as an audio book. Disappointing.
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