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Mean Spirited

By: Nick Roberts, Crystal Lake Publishing, Crystal Lake Audio
Narrated by: Spencer Dillehay
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An alcoholic teacher and father’s world spirals out of control when a former student is killed and he is left with her dog and the dark presence that follows it.

Matt Matheny teaches during the day, drinks at night, and barely hides his functioning alcoholism from his veterinarian ex-wife, Lucy, and his six-year-old son, Mikey. His world spirals out of control when a former student is killed, and he's left with her dog, Conehead. But something isn't right with Conehead. A dark presence follows him, and very soon, people around him die. Matt realizes the only way to protect his son is to sober up and work with Lucy to expose the dog’s mysterious past and face a secret so shocking—an evil so relentless—that it threatens to unleash hell on an entire town.

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"Taut, disturbing, and undeniably heartwrenching, Mean Spirited is a breakneck horror-thriller that pits compassion against survival. The plot is as thought-provoking as it is terrifying, and exposes the depth of soul Roberts pours into his work.”—Felix Blackwell, author of Stolen Tongues

"There's fun-scared, there's maybe-I-leave-the-lights-on scared, and then there's . . . whatever Mean Spirited does to you, which I guess I would call "don't be alone"-scared. Nick Roberts really gets his claws into your head, with this one. Enter at your own risk. Wish I'd seen that sign, before reading this one. Wish I were sleeping, I mean."—Stephen Graham Jones, New York Times best-selling author of My Heart is a Chainsaw and The Only Good Indians

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Creepy, heartbreaking, beautiful

Great read! As good if not better than his 2 previous books! Give it a shot and keep the lights on

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Creepy and scary enough to freak me out!!!!

It's rare that things scare me!!! This book freaked me out!!!! I was screaming out loud like WTH!!! Loved it!!!!

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The way the author describes a person is magic

If you enjoy paranormal horror, grab this book. It's perfect Nick Roberts never fails to deliver.

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Exceptional atmosphere

I truly look forward to every Nick Roberts book I get a chance to listen to/read. This one in particular did not disappoint. It carried a sense of unease and dread throughout the day entire story. I can’t wait for my next Nick Roberts book!

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Wow!

I listen to books at night while I’m trying to sleep and there were a few moments in this book I had to stop because I got too scared. The story was so good! The narrator did a fantastic job and did a wonderful job at creeping me out! 10/10 recommended this book!

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original, funny, dark

I love how the main character has flaws, he's not perfect but he's also a decent man. The story is dark but at time hilarious. the narrator is perfect. The way he sets the tone is superb. not disappointed at all.

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Terrifying

This book was awesome!!! Narrated brilliantly! Love every single creepy moment! I normally do not get creeped out from books, but this book did the trick!

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Scared my pants off

Nick Robert’s has an uncanny ability to use the most simple of objects and turn them into to your greatest nightmare. A dog. Just a dog or is it?

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Good Story

I really liked it. It was interesting. The narrator gave a great performance. I’m enjoying this authors books.

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Terrifying!

Great reader. Scary story that kept me on edge! Likable characters, well written. Checking out more by this author!

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