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The Fear Institute

The Johannes Cabal Novels, Book 3

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The Fear Institute

By: Jonathan L. Howard
Narrated by: Nicholas Guy Smith
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The third novel in the acclaimed cult-favorite series starring necromancer Johannes Cabal.

Johannes Cabal and his rather inexact powers of necromancy are back once more. This time, his talents are purchased by the Fear Institute as they hunt for the phobic animus - the embodiment of fear. The three institute members, led by Cabal and his silver key, enter the Dreamlands and find themselves pursued by walking trees plagued with giant ticks, stone men that patrol the ruins of their castles, cats that feed on human flesh, and phobias that torment and devastate. The intrepid explorers are killed off one by one as they traipse through this obfuscating and frustrating world, where history itself appears to alter. Cabal, annoyed that the quest is becoming increasingly heroic, finds himself alone with the institute's only remaining survivor, and after a shockingly violent experiment, begins to suspect that not everything is quite as it seems.

©2011 Jonathan L. Howard (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc., and Skyboat Media, Inc. Action & Adventure Magic Necromancy Scary Horror Fiction

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so glad I found this series its excellent. I've now basted through them all and listening to this again because alot happens and I think a second go will be even more enjoyable

sooooo good

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This is not a book to listen to whilst doing something else.. The language used is inspiring, witty, sardonic. Yes I LOVED it!!! The author is, in my opinion, up to the standards of authors such Neil Gaimon and the like. The narration is totally in keeping with the tone of the book. In other words I am delighted to have found yet another author AND narrator to follow. I totally recommend these book . Thank you!

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Nicholas Guy Smith did an excellent performance.

I picked this up as a free offer from Audible and really enjoyed it. Some real humour and a decent pace. Fantastic scene setting. All round entertaining

Fascinating yarn well performed

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I loved this book, loved the flow of the story.
I would recommend 100%

Must Listen!! Funny and captivating

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A real anti hero you can get behind, even knowing he is an absolute swine, with occasional redeeming behaviours, and a habitually brilliant adventurer. Too clever by half and knowing it. The story is deep, and criss crossing, folded and complex, but the plot carries you effortlessly along with it. The writing is excellent and lots of fun, the reference to supernatural mythos and the thick helping of Lovecraftian lore has its tongue firmly in its cheek - as does the whole story, but is flawlessly done, and simultaneously chilling very funny and touching at times. Great piece of work. I look forward to the next book - and am curious to see if I have guessed the identity of the mysterious character appearing at the end of this story. Well worth it and the narration was just perfectly pitched, excellent job.

Terrific story.

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