
Medicine for the Dead
The Ulrich Files, Book 2
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Narrated by:
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Jake Urry
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By:
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Ambrose Ibsen
The Spirits of Exeter House are Restless
Facing tough times, private investigator Harlan Ulrich takes a job looking after a historic downtown building as a favor to an old acquaintance who's out on business. Settling into the elegant Exeter House for a week-long stay, Ulrich's apartment is beautifully furnished and situated on the top floor, giving him a great view of the city. At first, he thinks it a wonderful opportunity. He's got plenty of coffee, good books to read and the whole building to himself.
At least, that's what he's been told.
It turns out there are others there, in the seemingly empty building. Dark entities that lurk in its shadowed corners.
During his first night, strange things begin to occur. As he makes his nightly rounds, ensuring that the old building is free of intruders, Ulrich finds the place transformed. By day, Exeter House is a treasured local institution. By night, it crawls with the frightening souls of the hateful dead. Tormented nightly by a number of mysterious specters, it's all the investigator can do to hold onto his sanity.
Can Harlan Ulrich tap into the building's dreadful past and quell the spirits that walk its halls, or will he lose his mind trying? Join him as he seeks answers in Medicine for the Dead, a full-length novel of supernatural terror and suspense.
Medicine for the Dead is the second book in the Ulrich Files series by Ambrose Ibsen.
©2016 Ambrose Ibsen (P)2016 Ambrose IbsenListeners also enjoyed...




















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The narrator does an excellent job of conveying fear. I like this book was better than the last. I received this audiobook for free through Audiobook Boom for my unbiased review.You can really feel the fear
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Here's the kicker about Medicine for the Dead, and the part that really kept me listening: Harlan Ulrich is one of the most atypical private detectives I've ever read about. He's a complete teetotaler. Has a coffee addiction that is so bad it contributes to him getting evicted from his apartment. He has money problems, like many do, but it's not from gambling or blackmail or anything like that. Instead it's related to something else. Also, I know they say 'courage is doing something even though you're afraid', so technically Harlan is very brave. Technically. Really, though, dude is such a huge scaredy-cat that he quakes in his boots when confronted with the entities at Exeter House. He gulps, shakes, and outright just runs away from things. It had me cracking up because, let's face it, it's a lot more believable than the macho man "I ain't afraid of nuthin'" behavior that so many male characters in these types of books have.
The story moves moves quickly. The Kindle edition is only 139 pages long. The audio book version is about 5 and 1/2 hours long. Jake Urry has a distinctive voice with a naturally pleasing accent. His is one of the few voices I've heard where I can substantially speed up the playback of the audio book without grossly affecting the quality of his voice. I listened to most of Medicine for the Dead at 1.55x speed on Audible. Each of his characters were given distinct voices, and he was good at communicating the nervousness that Harlan frequently felt.
Overall, Medicine for the Dead made my car rides back and forth to work quite pleasing over the course of a week. I'll happily be listening to more of Jake Urry in the future, and wouldn't be adverse to picking up another book in the Ulrich Files.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book free from the narrator in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the main character!
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What made the experience of listening to Medicine for the Dead the most enjoyable?
Yet again I must compliment Jake Urry on the narration, without a doubt he brings the whole tale and situation to life. An exceptionally gifted story-teller with an addictive voice.What did you like best about this story?
While I enjoyed book one this part captured my imagination on a different level, almost as though Harlan has matured in his role. I now have the pleasure of book three, Darkside Blues.What does Jake Urry bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Atmosphere, tension, charisma. Experience the hairs on the back of your neck rising just by listening to him.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Now Harlan is a grumpy old codger but I’m learning to like his quirky ways. Intent on being alone he wasn’t too impressed to find he would be sharing the living space with a CAT .. Sparkles met his match in Harlan but eventually a truce is called, this demonstrated a softer side in Harlan and was the turning point for my growing affection.Any additional comments?
This time he accepts a week long lease in an apartment in return for ‘house sitting’ the majestic Exeter House. All is well by day, he mooches around content so long as he has his coffee, something to read and peace and quiet. As night looms things take on a more sinister feel in the house and that’s when the story livens up. It gets creepy, eerie and tension mounts. Can Harlan defeat the evilness that plagues his mind. Yet again I’m tormented by rats, they tend to appear in these books!My thanks to the author for creating a captivating story and thanks to Jess at An Audiobookworm for the copy which I reviewed voluntarily.Harlan is a grumpy old codger!
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Great listen!
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I liked this one much better than the first one. This storyline was more developed, it flowed better, and was more fun and creepy!
The ghostliness of the book is pretty high. So if you like ghosts stories this one has a lot in it. But, it is also very suspenseful and a good mystery.
Great character development. I liked Harlan, even though he was supposed to be kind of unlikable. He is the "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" kind of guy. Loved Sparkles the cat, even if Harlan didn't take to him right away (the cat did grow on him though) I love a story with a cat in it!
There is a third book which I would love to get a copy for review, but no one I know is offering it - I may just have to buy it! GASP! I know, right?! But, I have to have it!
And... once again the Narrator - Jake Urry did a fantastic job! Flawless.
If you love a good ghost story then this one is definitely a good one to pick up!
I was so busy the day (yes, I listened to it in one day!) I listened to it, I carried it around the house with me!
voluntarily posted this review after receiving a copy of this audiobook from Jess the Audiobookworm - Thank You!
Medicine for the Dead
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Buy this series..!!
DELICIOUSLY CREEPY..!!
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The narrator Jake Urry was brilliant as always. He gave a good performance.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review.
Ok but not great
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