Good Collection of Paranormal and Demonic Tales

As a fan of all things haunting, I really enjoyed these brief paranormal stories. As typical with collections like these, some are well known and others are less. While the stories depict scary events, they aren’t scary to listen to and the book is over before you know it, leaving you wanting another. Reminds me a lot of documentaries I watch on ghost stories and paranormal events.

I had heard the first book in this box set and enjoyed relistening to them as it rekindled my interest in some of the events it talks about. In general, this was a good mix of paranormal stories. There were a few like Amityville and Winchester House, which while interesting, have been documented so many times I feel like adding them to a collection is unnecessary. The second book, I hadn’t heard and really enjoyed the demonic stories. I liked how one even talked about a possible reason for a story in the first book. Glad I listened while at my computer because I was pausing and looking stuff up constantly.

Nathan Hansen did a good job. I thought he had a good tone and cadence for this type of book since this is told as a matter of fact story and doesn’t involve characters, I was quite happy with the narration.

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

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I enjoyed it for what it is

As a a big fan spooky stories and horror anthologies, I would recommend this book.

I've seen other reviews take issue with the sources and some of the stories discussed are very well known already. I'd have to agree with that; some of the more famous stories don't add much to the book. Unless. you've come across some new info on a high profile case, it's best to just skim over them and focus on stories readers probably haven't heard of.

That little critique out of the way, there are many stories I found entertaining. I was especially pleased to hear the few new tidbits about stories I already knew. I also really liked this was a 2-in-1 set. Those are always appriciated by budget conscious readers like myself.

Is a book of ghost stories going to leave you coming away feeling like this book changed your life? No. So I'm not sure what other people are expecting, but I enjoyed it. If you like supposedly true ghost stories and other creepy stories, I think you will too.


I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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this is the same book as the audible version.

Its the same book as the ones offered by audible..i bought 2 of the same

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don't bother

I was very disappointed in this all the way around. The stories may have been scary at one point, but the way it was written and read it was more like listening to a clinical study on a subject that just isn't interesting. With the warnings/cautions/etc that seems to happen before the stories even began i was revved up a bit to get listening to the stories..... i was sooo bored i had to turn it off and listen to other things just to keep awake.

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

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Good

I preferred the first reader over the second. It was nice listening to a set of ghost stories all compiled together. I like hearing about ghosts and demons. I had heard the majority of these, but did learn a couple more by listening. Nice little compilation.

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Ghost stories of "true" events,, but a fun read!

*This book was given to me by the author at my request, and I provided this voluntary, unbiased review.*

3.5/5

I do love a good set of dark/ghost stories, so I couldn't pass this up. It was a little bit different than what I was expecting; this was more of a documentary-style reading of reported ghost stories from around the world. While I did appreciate the research done to bring these stories to life, I would be hard pressed to call these "plausible or likely to have happened." I realize the title <Real ghost stories> is a literal figure of speech (the stories are real as spoken, but the events are probably not), but I was still a little put off by some of the language used. Examples are such as "there's no other explanation, except the supernatural," or "This is a true story/the <supernatural> events happened." I would be fine with an agnostic type of view of the events as presented, but the author clearly has a slant in the writing that I was rolling my eyes at by the end. Mentioning the bogus made-for-TV Ghost Hunters/Adventures and using that as a sort of "evidence" made me take off a star.

Even with those flaws, it was an alright book. I would recommend with caution, but still recommend it.

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The Scares of the Two Narrators

** This audiobook was provided to me for free in exchange for my own personal honest review **

This was definitely an interesting book for me to review. All the issues I had with the Narrator and Ms. Tidy's writing choices were all solved and dealt with for the second book that was included in the package.

The first books narrator was very difficult for me to listen to. His pacing was fine, but it was very distracting for listening to the source material. I had some gripes with the first books writing choices. It felt very much at times a wikipedia article, but at others felt like it had a narrative decision from the writers perspective. I skipped many chapters.

When I got to the second book however, that's when the REAL SPOOKEMS begun. I REALLY enjoyed listening to the many stories presented, especially the last chapter. The Narrator did a great job presenting information without drawing attention to himself over the source material. A+ for him.

I'd recommend this audiobook. However, I highly recommend people to skip the first book if the Narrator is too jarring to listen to. The second book is where this audiobook holds its value.

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Super interesting and gives the backstory

Loved this especially when you are given the backstory of the haunting it is try fascinating and a wonderful read.

Ghost Stories

I am struggling to decide how to review this book. On one hand, there was good info, interesting stories, and some wild tales in this collection. On the other hand, I don't believe in the existence of ghosts (I know, a horror buff that doesn't believe in spooks) so I have a difficult time with a book that takes it all as gospel. I have read other books that covered these paranormal occurrences (in most cases, these exact tales) and the difference was that they didn't come across as attempting to prove the reality of the paranormal, they have left it up to the reader for the most part. This book seemed more on the side of proving the existence of spooks and hauntings.
Taking all of this into account, I will give it 3 stars. The narration didn't jive with me and that may have played into it.

This audiobook was given to me at my request for my free and unbiased review.

Good stories

Was never a paranormal fan, but since the pandemic, I have dived into something a little different. Good stories and I would recommend them. I really love the true crime stuff as well.