Shannon Hall
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The Apparition Phase
- De: Will Maclean
- Narrado por: Theo Solomon
- Duración: 13 h y 31 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 20
Tim and Abi have always been different from their peers. Precociously bright, they spend their evenings in their parents' attic discussing the macabre and unexplained, zealously re-reading books on folklore, hauntings and the supernatural. In particular, they are obsessed with photographs of ghostly apparitions and the mix of terror and delight they provoke in their otherwise boring and safe childhoods. But when Tim and Abi decide to fake a photo of a ghost to frighten an unpopular school friend, they set in motion a deadly and terrifying chain of events.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nods to Shirley Jackson and MR James!
- De Shannon Hall en 11-09-23
- The Apparition Phase
- De: Will Maclean
- Narrado por: Theo Solomon
Nods to Shirley Jackson and MR James!
Revisado: 11-09-23
Yes, it took awhile to get used to the narration, but if it’s too slow for you just speed it up - kind of a no brainer.
I loved the story and it really spooked me in parts. It is definitely atmospheric and slow building, so if you don’t like that sort of thing you may want to pass.
I adored the nods to Shirley Jackson and M.R. James and the setting of the English countryside in the 70s really made me think of the fantastic British supernatural tales of that era. In one part, the characters were watching one of the Christmas Specials on the Beeb!
It was recommended by someone in my Facebook M.R.James group and I’m really glad I listened.
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The Hacienda
- De: Isabel Cañas
- Narrado por: Victoria Villarreal, Lee Osorio
- Duración: 11 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,207
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,071
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,072
During the overthrow of the Mexican government, Beatriz’s father was executed and her home destroyed. When handsome Don Rodolfo Solórzano proposes, Beatriz ignores the rumors surrounding his first wife’s sudden demise, choosing instead to seize the security that his estate in the countryside provides. She will have her own home again, no matter the cost. But Hacienda San Isidro is not the sanctuary she imagined. Something is wrong with the hacienda. And no one there will save her. Far from a refuge, San Isidro may be Beatriz’s doom.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Latine Gothic Horror
- De Mary Rodriguez en 03-07-23
- The Hacienda
- De: Isabel Cañas
- Narrado por: Victoria Villarreal, Lee Osorio
Fantastic Read!
Revisado: 02-17-23
I can’t remember the last time I read a book that truly left me wanting more. Very atmospheric and creepy, yet I felt drawn to the characters. I loved the dichotomy between traditional religion and the old ways, and the way Mexico balances the two is truly unique.
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Chatterton
- De: Peter Ackroyd
- Narrado por: James Wilby
- Duración: 10 h y 6 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 17
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 14
Poet, forger, and genius, Thomas Chatterton died in 1770, aged 18. His death was thought to be suicide: But what really happened? Two hundred years later, Charles Wychwood and Harriet Scrope become obsessed with decoding the clues in an 18th-century manuscript. Their investigation raises some intriguing questions....
A century before, as 19th-century artist Henry Wallis paints his celebrated portrait of Chatterton lying dead in an attic room, he, too, becomes fascinated by the mystery. Then Chatterton himself steps forward, with his own story....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully read, funny characters, profound themes
- De Wes Freeman en 11-11-23
- Chatterton
- De: Peter Ackroyd
- Narrado por: James Wilby
Tedious Characters
Revisado: 05-25-22
The story sounded interesting, but the author put too much effort into making his characters eccentric. This was very distracting, and left me wanting the story to move forward. I do not often give up on books, but I couldn’t finish it.
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Hyde
- A Novel
- De: Craig Russell
- Narrado por: James Cosmo
- Duración: 14 h y 12 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 136
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 116
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 114
Victorian Edinburgh. Captain Edward Henry Hyde is chief detective for the City of Edinburgh Police; as such, he is responsible for investigating all murders and serious crimes in the city. Hyde is a striking but severe-looking man who provokes unease, and often fear, in those who encounter him. Nevertheless, Edward Hyde is truly a good man...though he wrestles fiercely with his own unique demons.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very like The Devil Aspect
- De MamaBear en 06-01-22
- Hyde
- A Novel
- De: Craig Russell
- Narrado por: James Cosmo
Fantastic read!
Revisado: 12-25-21
This hit all my favorite elements - a well researched historical mystery with essences of the supernatural, folk horror and medical history. I am now hooked on this author.
The narrator was perfect - the light Scottish brogue was enough to lend authenticity without being difficult to follow for my US ears. 😘
Highly recommend!
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Parting the Veil
- A Novel
- De: Paulette Kennedy
- Narrado por: Siiri Scott
- Duración: 12 h y 49 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 187
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 174
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 173
When Eliza Sullivan inherits an estate from a recently deceased aunt, she leaves behind a grievous and guilt-ridden past in New Orleans for rural England and a fresh start. Eliza arrives at her new home and finds herself falling for the mysterious lord of Havenwood, Malcolm Winfield. Despite the sinister rumors that surround him, Eliza is drawn to his melancholy charm and his crumbling, once-beautiful mansion. With enough love, she thinks, both man and manor could be repaired.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Be warned - Bodice Ripper
- De Shannon Hall en 12-10-21
- Parting the Veil
- A Novel
- De: Paulette Kennedy
- Narrado por: Siiri Scott
Be warned - Bodice Ripper
Revisado: 12-10-21
I couldn’t finish. From the summary I thought it would be a gothic, historical fiction piece with a touch of the supernatural which is ordinarily up my alley.
However, the main character is absurdly changeable and the story line way too focused on her capturing “her man”. No substance at all.
Hard pass - would not recommend unless you like gooey romances that spend a lot of time describing dreamy green eyes.
I did however enjoy the narration.
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The Residence
- A Novel
- De: Andrew Pyper
- Narrado por: Madeleine Maby
- Duración: 8 h y 2 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 43
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 41
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 41
The year is 1853. President-elect Franklin Pierce is traveling with his family to Washington, DC, when tragedy strikes. In an instant, their train runs off the rails, violently flinging passengers about the cabin. But when the great iron machine finally comes to rest, the only casualty is the president-elect’s beloved son, Bennie, which casts Franklin’s presidency in a pall of sorrow and grief. As Franklin moves into the White House, he begins to notice that something bizarre is happening.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I wanted to like it.
- De Reademandweep en 09-18-20
- The Residence
- A Novel
- De: Andrew Pyper
- Narrado por: Madeleine Maby
Fantastic Horror Story !
Revisado: 09-15-20
I never write reviews but felt compelled to write up this one.
For fans of horror, ghost stories and historical fiction this book is a must! I particularly enjoyed Andrew Pyper’s descriptive style - it was enough to make you feel you were there - but not over the top. It was incredibly visual - his prose guides you visually but also makes you feel and hear things like you are watching a movie.
The story is based on actual events and includes other famous characters such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and the notorious Fox sisters. The tie between the occult and the painful history of our country is fascinating. And the metaphoric significance of the evil side of the White House is spot on.
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