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Title: Laced

Author: Carol Higgins Clark

Narrator: Caroline Lennon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-08

Publisher: ISIS Audio Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Inspired by a mysterious tombstone, they uncover the story of May Reilly, who made an exquisite lace tablecloth for the castle but was never paid. According to local folklore, she has haunted the castle ever since.

Then a mysterious woman appears in the castle gardens in the middle of the night, and the next morning May Reilly's valuable tablecloth has gone. But it is not only ghosts that will haunt Regan and Jack's honeymoon...

Critic Reviews:

"An atmospheric mystery loaded with quaint characters." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Laced!

I really loved this mystery. Regan is a private investigator and Jack is the head of the major case squad in New York City. They're on their honeymoon in Ireland where suspected jewel thieves stole an ancient Celtic treasure. Then, they left Jack a note meant to taunt him. But, instead, Jack and Regan are determined to find their quarry. What does a ghost and seven paintings have to do with it? You're going to have to read this book to find out!

but discovered that Carol is right up there her Mother as a great writer in her own right

I bought this book for the reason that Carol was the daughter of Mary Higgins Clarke, the well known mystery writer, but discovered that Carol is right up there her Mother as a great writer in her own right! I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of intrigue set in Ireland with a honeymooning couple, complete with thieves, art collectors, a castle with a "ghost". With a multitude of suspects throughout the book, it kept my attention to the end. Also being of Scotch-Irish descent, I enjoyed the striking descriptions of my forebears country without the expense of going there! Will be ordering more of Carol's books.

light and fun mystery

As most of her books , this is a light, fun and an easy read. I always compare her books, as well as her mother's, (Mary Higgins Clark) to a Nancy Drew novel for grownups. Purchased it because I was heading for Ireland and thought it would be enjoyable to hear a mystery taking place in one of their many "haunted castles". If you're not familiar with her books and your looking for a dramatic or intense mystery, this is not for you.

Laced

Haven't read this one yet, but will do so shortly. Read all her other books about this main character. Love it. Loved the storyline, the characters and it is done in an easy, fast paced read. Good writing. Loved her other books.

A light rather fluffy book

I enjoyed this book, but to me it seemed like what some people call cozy mysteries. It was fun to read about the Irish people, but I couldn't take this book seriously.

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Title: The Devil's Labyrinth

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: John Saul

Narrator: Jim Bond

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 60 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

But troubles are not unknown even at St. Isaac, where Ryan arrives to find the school awash in news of one student's violent death, another's mysterious disappearance, and growing incidents of disturbing behavior within the hallowed halls.

Things begin to change when Father Sebastian joins the faculty. Armed with unprecedented knowledge and uncanny skills acquired through years of secret study, the young priest has been dispatched on an extraordinary and controversial mission: to prove the power of one of the Church's most arcane sacred rituals, exorcism.

Willing or not, St. Isaac's most troubled students will be pawns in Father Sebastian's one-man war against evil - a war so surprisingly effective that the pope himself takes notice of the seemingly miraculous events unfolding an ocean away.

But Ryan, drawn ever more deeply into Father Sebastian's ministrations, sees - and knows - otherwise. As he witnesses with mounting dread the transformations of his fellow pupils, his certainty grows that forces of darkness, not divinity, are at work.

Evil is not being cast out...something else is being called forth. Something that hasn't stirred since the Inquisition's reign of terror. Something nurtured through the ages to do its vengeful masters' unholy bidding. Something whose hour has finally come to bring hell unto earth.

Critic Reviews:

"Gratifyingly full of creepy, gory, and repulsive incidents leading to a nail-biting climax." (Booklist)

"Jim Bond proves a worthy choice for this production, particularly in portraying McIntyres frustration and turmoil, as well as the learned holiness of the school priests." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Great build up but ...

After such a great start, the ending left me with one question: What happened?

The bulk of the story is infused with supernatural suspense that is bafflingly cast aside by the end so if you're expecting a creepy, supernatural thriller, this will ultimately not prove very satisfying. In summary the first two thirds of the book gets 4 stars, the last third gets 1 star. If only I had quit while I was ahead.

Scary Stuff

I am new to J. Saul, but the first 3 books I've downloaded here are excellent! This book keeps you engaged and interested. Parts of it are down right frightening!

It ends in a weird way, but u are still entertained up until the end! Enjoy!

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Title: The Eyes of the Panther & Other Stories

Author: Ambrose Bierce

Narrator: Walter Zimmerman, Donna Barkman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-04-08

Publisher: Jimcin Recordings

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Among the stories included in this collection are:

"The Eyes of the Panther"

"A Watcher by the Dead"

"The Death of Halpin Frayser"

"The Suitable Surroundings"

"An Adventure at Brownville"

"Moxon's Master"

"Mysterious Disappearances"

"The Famous Gilson Bequest"

"The Secret of Macarger's Gulch"

Editorial Reviews:

"Between our convictions and our feelings there is no good understanding," intones the clear and serious voice of Walter Zimmerman. In this audiobook, the listener is brought to a rustic bench in the early evening where the mysterious Irene Marlowe, whose eyes "denied attention to all else", is made to tell her suitor the story of how she became insane.

Zimmerman is joined by the mature and equally clear voice of Donna Barkman in the performing of this early tale of horror by Ambrose Bierce, a precursor and spiritual father to later masters like Stephen King and Ray Bradbury. Pioneers, the wild American wilderness, and a pair of glowing eyes are employed to lead the listener to an unforgettable conclusion.

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Title: M. R. James

Subtitle: Rats (from the Naxos Audiobook 'Classic Ghost Stories')

Author: M. R. James

Narrator: Stephen Critchlow

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-09-07

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Reader Stephen Critchelow has spent a lifetime collecting and reading works like these and, with carefully chosen music, brings a strong sense of atmosphere to this recording. "Rats" provides a great listening experience for dark autumn evenings.

©2007 Naxos Rights International; (P)2007 Naxos Rights International

Members Reviews:

Prepare to be scared

Something happens in this story that confirms my view that M R James is the best ghost writer ever. Marvellous.

I Paid Less For This Than I Did For Coffee Today

So, I've never really clicked with M R James. I remember continually trying to get into things like The Turn Of The Screw, but not particularly feeling the tension or the suspense build therein. I know, I'm a disgusting heathen. This was really nicely made, though! The music seems quite corny, but is used far less liberally than one initially assumes, and is nicely atmospheric towards the end (as though the narrator's slow....creeping...voice... doesn't hammer home enough that things are getting spooky).

It's not something I'd spend an actual credit on, or, really, pay more than about 1 for, because I'm cheap and disgusting and adamantly refuse to spend money, but if you have a spare 50p [please mentally replace with whichever currency you deal with - 500kr, 70ish cents (although, in this economy???) etc] floating in your bank account, this isn't the worst thing to spend it on. Probably.

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Title: Classic Ghost Stories

Author: Charles Dickens, Bram Stoker, Robert Benson

Narrator: Michael Williams

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-07

Publisher: Hodder Headline Limited

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Here are classic tales of terror to chill your blood, brilliantly read by the late, great Michael Williams. Enjoy these seven outstanding ghost stories from the masters of the genre: "The Signalman" by Charles Dickens; "The Watcher" by Robert Benson; "The Moonlit Road" by Ambrose Bierce; "Dog or Demon" by Theo Gift; "The Mystery of the Semi-Detatched" by E. Nesbit; "The Judge's House" by Bram Stoker"; and "Haunted" by an anonymous author.

(P)1998 Hodder and Stoughton Audiobooks

Members Reviews:

Good book

This book arrived in good time and was an interesting read

Five Stars

He is great author

Nice Collection

164 Pages

For those who, like me, occasionally have trouble with the "Look Inside!" function, here are the stories listed in this volume:

An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street - J.S. Le Fanu

No. 1 Branch Line: The Signalman - Charles Dickens

Mrs. Zant and the Ghost - Wilkie Collins

Reality or Delusion? - Mrs. Henry Wood

The New Pass - Amelia B. Edwards

The Body-Snatcher - Robert Lewis Stevenson

What Was It? Fitz-James O'Brien

The Real Right Thing - Henry James

"Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad" - M.R. James

In Kropfsberg Keep - Ralph A. Cram

The Lost Ghost - Mary E. Wilkins

I'm glad I added this to my collection, as it has a few stories I've never even heard of by familiar writers. I've been a fan of Wilkie Collins since I stumbled upon "The Woman in White" and I still remain a fan. One thing that goes through my mind when reading these short story collections is, "Man, they really don't write like this anymore."

On the binding/print: The font was good, and the spacing of the margins was good - sometimes with these volumes the print goes all the way to the binding, making it a little difficult to read without almost destroying the book. I didn't have that problem here.

A Good Collection of Ghost Stories by Great Authors

Dover's collections of ghost, horror, and mystery stories are among the best deals in the paperback book world. I read this volume around Halloween, and it made what little hair I have left curl and vanish. The quality of the individual stories varies greatly, with the best being "Wandering Willie's Tale" by Sir Walter Scott, "Doctor Heidegger's Experiment" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and the much-anthologized "The Horla" by Guy de Maupassant. Also included is the classic "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs and "Dracula's Guest" by Bram Stoker. In all, there are eighteen different stories by sixteen authors.

My copy of the book was purchased some many years ago and still looks great for a paperback, so you don't have to feel any compunctions buying a used copy in good condition.

This book will give you many hours of scary enjoyment. What more can I say?

Good for reading, not for camp fires.

I purchased this book to be part of my 'campfire story collection' when on Boy Scout campouts.

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Title: The Stationary Bike

Author: Stephen King

Narrator: Ron McClarty

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-06

Publisher: Hodder Headline Limited

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Unlike many a mid-life exercise convert, however, Richard actually starts to ride his new stationary bike. A lot. Soon he's spending so much time on his bike that he decides to put his artistic talents to use and paint a mural on the wall opposite his stationary bike. But it turns out that Richard's mural is no ordinary picture and soon his stationary bike is taking him places he doesn't want to go...and can't stay away from.

Critic Reviews:

"As artful as anything he has ever written." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Enjoyable listen

I liked this. Its not classic horror SK, but its an interesting concept - can only come from the imagination of Mr King. I found that if I listened carefully and tried to put away the expectations of 'normal' SK fare, I related to the story, and was intrigued and involved in it. Narrator also good, and all in all, I found it absorbing.

A little bit mad but fun to listen to

An enjoyable book to listen to. And an eye opener but not in the way you would think

Great short story by Stephen King.

Loved it. Will listen to this one again for sure. Definately as good as any previous King short story but would have been even better if he had been reading it.

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Title: Criss Cross

Author: Evie Rhodes

Narrator: J.D. Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-06

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

An award-winning gospel songwriter, Evie Rhodes also crafts chilling tales of supernatural suspense.

Members Reviews:

Not worth it

This was a very annoying book, the way the author keeps saying the protaginists full name is like she was trying to fill to fill a quota for words in a essay.

Micah Jordan Wells must have been said over 100 times!

disappointing

Extremely tedious and predictable...the narrators were almost laughable...overall a very disappointing read.

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Title: The Death Collector

Author: Justin Richards

Narrator: Steven Pacey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-16-06

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

For George Archer is no ordinary citizen, and in his wallet is a clue to a secret that has remained hidden for millions of years. Eddie and George join forces in a heart-stopping race to unravel the secret before London is overrun by creatures from the dead.

Critic Reviews:

"Packed with twists, turns, and just enough gore to keep things interesting. A great choice for horror fans." (School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Good book

Really liked the characters and pace of the book just disappointed there wasn't a sequel following the same characters!

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Title: The Devil Latch

Author: Sonya Hartnett

Narrator: Caroline Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-11-06

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

He draws her close, envelops her as if with wings. She does not resist him or the kisses over her face when he tilts her chin up; she lets him, exposing the flesh of her throat. When she goes home that day she will wear the marks of the devil, the clinging smell of oil, the bruising of her neck. A chilling novel from the author of Sleeping Dogs and What The Birds See.

©2003 Sonya Hartnett; (P)2003 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.

Editorial Reviews:

Childrens Book Council of Australia and Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award winner Sonya Hartnett creates a dark world where gothic horror, romance, and fantasy blend with the nightmare of mental instability. Caroline Lee, honored for her audiobook and stage performances, chills in describing events set in motion once Kitten hears from the twin devils that the "natural parents" desire him to grow into the new "Devil Latch", and is unsettling in relaying the threat to his new neighbor, Amy, who is drawn into efforts that must include destroying Kittens grandfathers evil legacy.

Members Reviews:

Riveting...?

I was on the edge of my seat, for about 30 minutes. The main character IS creepy. Nothing happened. After that it was an excruciating test of will to continue reading, hoping that SOMETHING would happen. Maybe in a second? Maybe in a minute? Good grief! This was an exasperating, unsatisfying read. Also, there was an audio tag saying it was Audible Kids. I don't think some of the language makes it appropriate for kids of any age.

slightly confusing

It's a very good story, jusy a little hard to follow with the main character taking on so many personalities. I couldnt always tell which one was coming out or which one was talking in his head. Otherwise, it was a fascinating story.

Devil Latch

This novel was very intense and keeps you rivited to the story. It is very differant from a lot of horror stories.It is well worth the price and is something that can be listened to more then once

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Title: Full Moon Rising

Author: Keri Arthur

Narrator: Tamara Lovatt Smith

Format: Abridged

Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-25-06

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 69 votes

Genres: Fiction, Horror

Publisher's Summary:

Luckily Riley has two willing partners to satisfy her every need. But she will have to control her urges if she's going to find her brother. Easier said than done as the city pulses with frenzied desire, and Riley is confronted with a very powerful, and delectably naked, vamp who raises her temperature like never before.

In matters carnal, Riley has met her match. But in matters criminal, she must follow her instincts not only to find her brother but to stop an unholy harvest. For someone is doing some shifty cloning in an attempt to produce the ultimate warrior by tapping into the genome of nonhumans like Rhoan. Now Riley knows just how dangerous the world is for her kind, and just how much it needs her.

Critic Reviews:

"Fans of Anita Blake and Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse vampire series will be rewarded." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Umm ok

This was in interesting read and not my usual fare. Lots of sex....some vampire and werewolf stuff mixed in with more sex. Did I say anything about all the sex?....The rules of Vamp and werewolf behavoir seemed to changed a random, including durning sex. I wouldn't recommend it, but if you like sex mixed in with some werefolf and vampire stuff go to town.

Pretty good read

The storyline was heavy on graphic sex but I enjoy the book. I really enjoy the narrator.

Left wanting more

Quick paced, and enjoyable. I can't wait to get my hands on more from this author.