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Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day

And Other Tales of the Necromancer

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Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day

By: Jonathan L. Howard
Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith
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Johannes Cabal is a necromancer - and he's slightly infamous.

Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day: And Other Tales of the Necromancer features seven of Cabal's most frightening adventures:

  • "Exeunt Demon King"
  • "The Ereshkigal Working"
  • "Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day"
  • "The House of Gears"
  • "The Death of Me"
  • "Ouroboros Ouzo"
  • "A Long Spoon"

Also included is an original introduction written and read by the author.

©2013 Jonathan L. Howard (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc., and Skyboat Media, Inc. Fantasy Funny Witty Feel-Good Scary Short Stories
Witty Humor • Clever Storytelling • Perfect Narration • Engaging Short Stories • Captivating Prose • Flawless Delivery
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I was bummed at first when the narrative actor switched, but Mr. Smith has grown to be my favorite rendition of the pithy, ostentatious Heir Cabal.
I like all of these shorts; and like the author, often prefer short story anthologies. The Long Spoon would be my favorite in this case-5*. The rest are between 3&4.5. Definitely worth the listen.
It was ideal for me, as a realtor, to be able to enjoy one of my favorite anti-heroes single adventures all in a days intermittent work. And the. Again the next!

Mostly Great!

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Emulating the Victorian style of English fiction is tricky at best, especially for modern audiences. Mr. Howard does an extremely fine and entertaining job of it. His characterizations are extraordinary, and as much as a cad as the protagonist is, Johannes Cabal, you can't help but root for him.

The narrator, Mr. Smith, makes this audio book extraordinary. I have added another narrator to my list of favorite readers. The list is now up to six.

Thank you Audible for making this collection of short stories available in the Plus Catalog. I will now go find his full length books.

A Fine Writer and Narrator

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Been a casual fan of the series since high school, and quite enjoyed. This both acts as a good introduction and nightcap to the series, chronologically fitting both ends while never forgetting to give that good farcical fix you've been missing in your life. The tales are short, good for a listen on a drive or on a lunch break. narration was nice and wry as intended, though there were some minor crossfading issues only really noticable on headphones. Overall recommended.

Stylish, funny. and easily digestible

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I adore these books! The narration is wonderful, the stories compelling and wry. Zarenia is my spirit devil...a highly recommended listen.

so sad to finish it!

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These stories are beautiful on their own, but hearing them elevates them beyond simple words.

Everything You Imagined

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I have listened to two other Cabal novels, the full length novel varieties. I usually avoid short stories but these were so good.

Crazy entertaining

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I really enjoyed this audiobook. It combines my favorite things: biting British humor, the occult/supernatural, and a hero (or rather, antihero) who is rarely without a plan B, C, or D. I think the Bone Wind was my favorite story, both for its unusual creature and the fun “defend the house” plotline. Narrator is excellent, he gives different flavors to all the characters, but you don’t even notice he’s there.

Good fun

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enjoy the stories and the dry sarcasm. I prefer the longer novels, but this was fun.

Love Cabal

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I REALLY enjoyed this book. Accents and voices are On Point. more importantly the storyline is so embedded with the main character's psychopathy that you never know for certain which way the story will turn. It drops tropes like dropped mics.

pure delight

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Highly recommend if you enjoy a darker Sherlock with a twist of fairy and a dash of devil.

Lovely collection of stories

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