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The Fall of the House of Escher & Other Illusions
- Narrated by: Michael J Fischbein
- Length: 3 hrs and 44 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Horror
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- Jason Begly
- 03-02-21
The Fall of the House of Escher & Other Illusions
I did not particularly enjoy most of these tales. Don't get me wrong, they were very well written. The subject matter was not particularly in my wheelhouse, though, with the exceptions being the title story and Yours, the Vengence.
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- Susan Patterson
- 24-10-20
Absolutely beguiling!
Well-written, mesmerizing!
Michael j Fischbein's voice is spellbinding!
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.