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  • You See the Monster

  • A Modern Horror Novel
  • By: Luke Smitherd
  • Narrated by: Luke Smitherd
  • Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (955 ratings)

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You See the Monster

By: Luke Smitherd
Narrated by: Luke Smitherd
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The sound hits Guy in some low, forgotten part of his psyche - a part of him that understands the truth about shadows. The part of him that knows the deep, dark truth behind fairy stories and myths.

Guy is about to finish writing his breakthrough online article. He overheard the story by chance in a pub and it’s guaranteed to go viral - all he needs to do is persuade the World’s Unluckiest Man to talk to him. His best friend Larry’s quest for killer clickbait material has led him to a recently appeared shanty town in Glasgow, where he finds some kind of urban voodoo cult. Ex-cop Sam has already come face-to-face with the terrifying force behind both these phenomena, but he’s been trying to put it out of his mind.

When Larry is killed in inexplicably gruesome circumstances, Guy knows he’s also a target. The evidence of malevolent power is suddenly proliferating - but why now? Together, Sam and Guy enter a shadow world of ancient monsters and modern curses, in a battle to figure out the rules of the game and bring them to the light before it’s far too late.

From the best-selling author of the Stone Man series, You See the Monster is for fans of contemporary horror books at their most darkly inventive: a chilling, high-concept fable for our times.

©2021 Luke Smitherd (P)2021 Luke Smitherd
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Wake up!

Intriguing. I'm going to read more from this author. This is one you listen to in the daytime, and not before you go to bed at night.

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Slow steady and amazing.

Luke, I hope you read this. This book took me places and made me think about myself and the monsters around me. Kudos.

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Another wonder from Luke Smitherd

It’s been a while since I’ve listened to some Luke Smitherd. I’ve listened to a bunch of his other books and they are all great.

This one seemed to have the right amount of everything. Character, humor, horror, etc. Plenty of twists and turns. Do yourself a favor and listen.

Oh and I am usually put off at the prospect of an author narrating their own books but fear not! Luke actually does an amazing job.

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loved it. quick, engrossing read.

Engrossing story, hard to put down. A bit of a message here, but not too over the head. Just really solid writing. Also, great narrator.

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Scrit ….. Scrit …… Scrit !!!!!

There are some genuinely scary scenes in this novel that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat and ready to leap out of it! As well as scary and creepy, this novel is smart and suspenseful and will keep you glued to your headphones with lots of twists and turns as the story unfolds, piecing together how it’s all going to end until the final moments. My first Luke Smitherd novel will definitely not be my last!

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This is the 1st time that I've had a chance to listen to any of this author's works and will definitely be coming back for more. Kudos to you, your creativity and skill for achieving such an interesting piece of work. I was scared and even started feeling insecure about the way I view the world. I very much was hoping for another chapter illuminating a resolution of sorts regarding the True Folk. The obvious and at times stealthy commentary on social media were clever and valid. Looking forward to promoting your good fortune.

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very enjoyable

very enjoyable. author reads very nicely
intriguing story line. will read other books by Mr. Smitherd

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excellent book, I will look into more

didn't know what to expect, but I really enjoyed the story. very original, and we'll read

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meh

It was interesting enough for me to finish. Smitherd's performance was very good and I felt he created characters with depth. Perhaps I need to listen to it again to really "get it".

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My First Luke Smitherd Book

I'm going to be honest, when I saw the cover picture, I thought this book look really stupid. But, I listened to the sample, liked Mr. Smitherd's accent so, I gave it a shot. I'm happy I did because now, I've found my next binge-worthy author.

I loved this book for several reasons. First, it turned out to be my favorite genre, supernatural horror. Second, it was mysterious enough, I wasn't sure how it would end which kept my attention. Third, the main character, Guy, is simultaneously a shit and sweet so, I really loved him. Finally, the premise actually scared me, which is hard to do. I will NOT be accepting any ugly trinkets left on my doorstep anytime soon. Well done, sir.

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