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Those Across the River

Written by: Christopher Buehlman
Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
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Failed academic Frank Nichols and his wife, Eudora, have arrived in the sleepy Georgia town of Whitbrow, where Frank hopes to write a history of his family's old estate - the Savoyard Plantation - and the horrors that occurred there. At first, the quaint, rural ways of their new neighbors seem to be everything they wanted. But there is an unspoken dread that the townsfolk have lived with for generations. A presence that demands sacrifice. It comes from the shadowy woods across the river, where the ruins of Savoyard still stand. Where a longstanding debt of blood has never been forgotten. A debt that has been waiting patiently for Frank Nichols' homecoming...

©2011 Christopher Buehlman (P)2011 Penguin
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What the critics say

“One of the best first novels I’ve ever read.” (Charlaine Harris, number one New York Times best-selling author)

“An unsettling brew of growing menace spiked with flashes of genuine terror - do not miss this chilling debut. Christopher Buehlman is a writer to watch. I look forward to hearing from him again. And soon.” (F. Paul Wilson, New York Times best-selling author of Sibs)

“Lures you into a different era, seduces you with eloquent prose and sensual period details, then clamps down on your jugular.... An outstanding debut.” (Hank Schwaeble, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Diabolical)

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Keeps your attention

Totally enjoyed this novel . Narration well done . I loved the love between the main characters. The description and character development was well done. Great horror story and definitely realistic in the outcome as in not happy but real. I will definitely recommend .

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Raw, well-researched horror

Felt real and felt like I was there. Really good horror. Properly scary and has the element of losing sanity . Chris B. Is an amazing talent

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Incredible as all the author’s novels

Beautifully written, compelling, and a story I couldn’t stop. I won’t spoil anything, but just an absolutely thrilling book.

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Would make a fantastic movie but…

The moment I found out it was boiled down to werewolves I was a bit let down. But the revenge brought me back. There’s nothing quite at delicious as revenge.
This would make a fantastic movie especially if it was early 2000’s or late 90s

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Good story

I stumbled across this author. The story was captivating and I thoroughly enjoyed how it was wove together.

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Not what I expected

Found this book on a list of "best horror" stories. I was disappointed, it did not really feel like a horror at all especially compared to a number of other books on the list. The narrator did a fabulous job. I did find the story a bit drawn out and laggy at times. For the most part it was a good story and worth a listen. Wish it had been in the plus catalogue though, would have spent my credit on something else.

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Great story. Chilling setting

There were a couple technical issues but the overall story and performance were great. Well do scary story
Highly recommended

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Excellent narration. Very character driven and is tinged with sadness and humour in the midst of all the insanity.

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