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The Spookshow, Book 1

By: Tim McGregor
Narrated by: Caitlin Gallogly
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Summary

Life used to be drab for Billie Culpepper, but all that changed after an accident left her in a coma for three days. That was when the spook show really began, when Billie realized that she could see the dead.

And the dead could see her.

Now they won't leave her alone.

Accompanying two friends through a haunted house, Billie uncovers a terrible secret that brings not only the police but the homicide detective responsible for putting her into the hospital in the first place. He's also the one man she swore to stay away from.

Author's note: The Spookshow is the first book in a new paranormal series about what lies on the other side of death. A young woman's latent psychic ability is awakened, allowing her to see the lost souls that surround us. This is part blessing but mostly a curse, and she struggles to deal with the awful truths the dead whisper to her. Complicating matters is the homicide detective who comes to her for help - a man she's drawn to but cannot be with. So far, the books are:

  • The Spookshow
  • Welcome to the Spookshow
  • The Women in the Walls
  • Bringing Up the Bodies

The Spookshow is a fast-paced introduction into the world of ghosts, murder, mystery, the occult, and the heartbreaks of wayward 20-somethings trying to find their places in life.

©2014 Tim McGregor (P)2015 Tim McGregor

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Left in the air

Book OK but left in the air so needs another book but none available so probably won't read if does come about as will not be on my radar

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Forgetable characters

Despite being relatively short, throughout the book I had difficulty remembering the characters. Maybe the characters were not 3D enough for me, maybe I was just not interested in them. Either way, my struggle with the characters made it harder for me to engage with the story.

I am glad I was listening to it on audio (I don't think I would have finished the book), however the recording did have some errors e.g. repeated phrases, some background noise etc. and altogether felt a little 'home made'. Now I'm all into my crafts and love home made, however I did find it distracting.

That said, I did enjoy the ending which left me wanting to know more - who knows, maybe I'll get the next book in the series...?!

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Ghost Story To Give You Shivers

Having read the series of books it was lovely to revisit this first book. Caitlin narrated it perfectly and I found myself looking at the characters afresh. The story introduces you to the main characters while making you comfortable in their world then springing frights and scares on you. I've never read a truly scary book before but this gave me goosebumps. Well worth a listen to....but I'd leave the light on if I were you.

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Tell me, tell me

This audiobook has the potential to be really scary but it fell short because of several large chunks of pure telling - it stopped me connecting to or caring about any of the characters. The narrator really tries but sometimes it’s hard to know who is speaking.

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Loved It!!!!!!!!!

Just loved this book! Creepy and eerie! Kept me listening and reading for more. On to the next book.

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disappointing

poorly read which distracts from the story and I gave up quite quickly due to that. the story at the start seems reasonable. I might try again in future but for now, not fo me.

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