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Ghost Stories, Volume 2

Written by: M. R. James
Narrated by: Derek Jacobi
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A second collection of tales from the master of ghost stories, M. R. James, whose stories have for many years inspired the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas TV adaptations. This volume includes 'A Warning to the Curious', 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral', 'The Mezzotint', and 'A Neighbour's Landmark'.©2009 BBC Audiobooks Ltd (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Classics Ghosts Horror Scary Short Stories
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This continuation of a quality selection of M.R. James classics is outstanding. I had not really heard much from him before, but am an instant fan. You can hear the influences: James-> Lovecraft->Jackson->Matheson->King. These stories provide what Ghost stories should: Relatable settings that readers can easily picture, empathy-inducing "What The Hell Is Going On" scenarios (mimicking how most skeptics would react), and spine-chilling atmosphere without cheap "jump-scare" antics.

Bravo to the recording standards: Knighted Actor Sir Derek Jacobi performs nearly flawlessly (unsurpassed timbre, cadence, and tone) and dramatic (but judicious) musical highlights at the end of each story demonstrate that the producers have a firm grip on how to portray "creepy".

One wonders why this collection was divided into Two volumes, but I trust Audible Studios had their reasons.. regardless, this installment merits 9 stars out of 10.

TO THE PRODUCERS: Adding story titles to the chapter headings in the Menu would elevate this compendium from "excellent" to "superlative" status

Brilliant Recordings

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