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The Stranger Diaries

By: Elly Griffiths
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott, Esther Wane, Sarah Feathers, Anjana Vasan
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From the author of the beloved Ruth Galloway series, a modern Gothic mystery for fans of The Magpie Murders and The Lake House.

Clare Cassidy is no stranger to murder. A high school English teacher specializing in the Gothic writer R. M. Holland, she teaches a course on it every year. But when one of Clare’s colleagues and closest friends is found dead, with a line from R. M. Holland’s most famous story, “The Stranger”, left by her body, Clare is horrified to see her life collide with the story lines of her favorite literature.

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Elly Griffiths’s knockout novel begins with a story-within-a-story: a hair-raising reading from “The Stranger,” a ghost story by the mysterious author R. M. Holland. Cut to the present day, where English teacher Clare Cassidy works in a school set in Holland’s former house—and where the murder of Clare’s best friend appears to be a perplexing case of life imitating art. I don’t know what it is about books-about-books, but I always find them irresistible, even when they aren’t as brilliantly executed as this one! So it was a pleasure to find an exquisite homage to Wilkie Collins and M. R. James wrapped up in a twisty contemporary plot and told via alternating points of view. My favorite character might have been the queer Sikh detective Harbinder Kaur, but the expert narration from four different performers made each perspective a treat to hear, while the mystery kept me guessing throughout. Immersive and sure-footed, The Stranger Diaries, like all great ghost stories, delights in casting a spell—and listeners will be just as delighted.
Kat J., Audible Editor

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loved it

New elly griffiths character is just as good as you'd expect. cant wait for next book

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Not Griffiths’ Best

I have enjoyed many of Elly Griffiths’ books but not this one. When the mystery is finally solved, it is unsatisfying. There are parts that don’t seem to fit.
Overall, I was disappointed. If this had been my first Griffiths book, it would probably have been my last.

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Elly Hits It Out Of The Ballpark With This One..!!

This book was a treat to listen to.. .. a story within a story.. fascinating and most enjoyable.!

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Excellent mystery!

Great book! The characters were really interesting, and I liked that the story was told from three different rotating viewpoints.

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Not quite what I was hoping for

Picked up this book as one of the daily deals because it sounded interesting, and while it wasn’t bad, it wasn’t what I’d hoped. The first person narration just was not for me, and the person who ended up being the killer came from so far out of left field that I didn’t know what to think. That said, there’s something really elegant about the mystery being set against the backdrop of a Victorian ghost story and that’s all that saves the book.

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Middle of the road review here!

Unlike some of the other reviews, I am not going to say this was the best/scariest book I've ever read nor am I going to say it was slow or boring or failed as a ghost/murder mystery. I actually enjoyed the book and didn't feel it was too long, although there was no point that I was super scared or creeped out. I found the ending to be climactic and would actually recommend it. Sorry for my middle of the road review here, but it was just a decently good read.

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Interesting ghost story with a modern twist

Great acting. Interesting story that keeps you guessing. We enjoyed this book quite a lot.

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Great modern gothic thriller

Told through 3 different points of view with different voice actors for each really helps become immersed in the story. Very hood mystery- I was genuinely surprised by who the killer was.
Performances were great and I liked the details like the phone calls and regional accents and especially the horror short story told in parts of the beginning of each chapter, great for this time of year!

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Could not stop listening

The story slowly evolved and was the perfect pace. Very spooky. the descriptions made me feel as if I was right there. The ending totally took me by surprise.
I would get thru my chores so I could listen and hear what was next.

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shape shifting goodness

candle light dinner alone fun. a must read for writer's who face the wall of nothing.

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