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    Jason FORT WORTH, TX, United States 03-13-13
    Jason FORT WORTH, TX, United States 03-13-13 Member Since 2012
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    "Great Listen!"
    Where does The Spirit Clearing rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    If you are a Tufo fan you wont be disappointed. This is right up there. Different than the zombie novels, but still creates good suspense.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Talbot, as you would expect.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The scene where Talbot encounters personal tragedy is truly gripping stuff. This scene brought more emotion to the table than in any other Tufo writing.


    Any additional comments?

    Venture out from the zombie genre and take a listen. Good tie in of characters from across Tufo's other books, but not over done. If you have not listened to Tufo before try this one. The reader is really good also.

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    Amy Cadiz, KY, United States 03-05-13
    Amy Cadiz, KY, United States 03-05-13 Member Since 2007
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    "Wow! Excellent read!"
    Would you listen to The Spirit Clearing again? Why?

    I would. I adore Mike Talbot, and I find the narrator to be completely enthralling.


    Which character – as performed by Sean Runnette – was your favorite?

    Mike Talbot. You must read this. It is entertaining from start to finish. I can think of no boring or slow parts through the whole book.


    If you could take any character from The Spirit Clearing out to dinner, who would it be and why?

    Mike Talbot. I absolutely love his attitude.


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    Raven913 Austin, TX United States 02-27-13
    Raven913 Austin, TX United States 02-27-13 Member Since 2012

    lauren25

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    "Wow! This book gave me chills!"
    What did you love best about The Spirit Clearing?

    I liked the story a lot, it started off a little slow, then really pulled me in. It was interesting hearing a love story from a male perspective. I really enjoyed Mike's transformation from careless kid to a mature adult.


    What other book might you compare The Spirit Clearing to and why?

    I wouldn't compare it to a specific book, but it had a very Dean Koontz vibe to it. The story has elements of humor, pain, and horror.


    Have you listened to any of Sean Runnette’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I have not listened to any other Sean Runnette performance.


    Who was the most memorable character of The Spirit Clearing and why?

    Jandilynn was the most memorable character because she was so full of life and love. She brought the book to life.


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    matt SHEFFIELD VILLAGE, OH, United States 02-26-13
    matt SHEFFIELD VILLAGE, OH, United States 02-26-13 Member Since 2012
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    "Another Great Talbot Adventure"
    Would you listen to The Spirit Clearing again? Why?

    Absolutely. This is a very complex story line. Very enjoyable with Mark's signature witty humor.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Getting even more details about the other Michael Talbot's running around in Mark's head. This is a great story exploring life and death, between and beyond.


    What does Sean Runnette bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Sean has the idiosyncrasies of all the characters down. He performs them flawlessly.


    If you could take any character from The Spirit Clearing out to dinner, who would it be and why?

    Other than Jandilyn for obvious reasons, but I would like to take out Mike. I would like to understand more about what makes him tick. He is a very complex, witty and dark (when needed) character.


    Any additional comments?

    Check out the rest of the Mark's books. They are all so far great!

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    Austin Jacksonville, FL, United States 02-15-13
    Austin Jacksonville, FL, United States 02-15-13 Member Since 2012
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    "Mind Explosion!"
    Would you consider the audio edition of The Spirit Clearing to be better than the print version?

    I have yet to read the paper back but the Audio was incredible.!!!


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Spirit Clearing?

    The last 10 Min... Mind Exploded!!!


    What does Sean Runnette bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Depth, with out a doubt.. just reading it your left to mearly hear yourself with no differentiation of character... Sean gives the character such depth it allows for then to stick and you grow more attached that watching a show


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Literally madame laugh outloud a few times and honestly gave me goose bumps on 2 occAsions


    Any additional comments?

    Mark Turk is incredible and I recommend him to just about everyone I know.... And with Sean reading ... Perfection........ This book was a torrent of emotions and if you were as vested into the Mike Talbot character is such depths as I was after listening to all the ZF and IH series up to date then going back and heralding this.... I borderline cried at one point... Best way to describe is MIND EXPLOSION

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    James Alpena, MI, United States 02-07-13
    James Alpena, MI, United States 02-07-13 Member Since 2012
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    "Good Paranormal Story"
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    I would reccomend the Zombie Fallout series first.. this one is good when it goes on sale.
    It was good, got a tad bit longish near the end.. going a bit wierder after * spoiler* the main characters wife dies. It all ties together for a complete ending.
    It had a good storyline.


    What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

    Mike's paranormal vision, and the love between him and his wife.


    What about Sean Runnette’s performance did you like?

    Excellant job narrating!


    Was The Spirit Clearing worth the listening time?

    Yes, but not award winning or anything.


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    Andrea Brooklyn, NY, United States 02-04-13
    Andrea Brooklyn, NY, United States 02-04-13 Member Since 2013
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    "Unexpected ending!"
    Would you consider the audio edition of The Spirit Clearing to be better than the print version?

    I haven't read the print version


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    The main character because he has a great sense of humor


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When they find out they are having a baby


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    Melissa Compton Renton, WA USA 01-31-13
    Melissa Compton Renton, WA USA 01-31-13 Member Since 2012

    Chef Mom

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    "Meandering, Pointless Waste of Time"
    What disappointed you about The Spirit Clearing?

    Alternately boring, sappy, and senseless. The story never seemed to go anywhere. The characters did random things for no apparent reason, then abruptly changed their mind or attitude and did the opposite. SPOILER ALERT: The whole "it never really happened" explanation is totally unsatisfying.


    What could Mark Tufo have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    SPOILER ALERT: A whole book that was pretty much a dream, with the abrupt unexplained shifts-in-reality that occur in dreams, is pretty frustrating to read/hear. It's like someone telling you about their wacky nightmare for 9+ hours. For example, the sheriff shows up and is oddly hostile, says some other-wordly creepy things, but then later shows up and is friendly. The main character just accepts this with no question.

    I would have liked a story that builds into something more meaningful than, "Oh, you just imagined it." The weak explanation about the young souls not being ready to be collected just makes no sense. The characters can't even make sense of it, let alone the reader/listener.


    What about Sean Runnette’s performance did you like?

    I thought the narrator did a good job.


    What character would you cut from The Spirit Clearing?

    The Spirit Clearing itself. It had no meaning to the rest of the story, as far as I can tell.


    Any additional comments?

    I did enjoy the "smart ass" humor, though at sometimes the jokes were completely out of place with the scenarios.

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    Matthew Sponaugle USA 01-30-13
    Matthew Sponaugle USA 01-30-13 Member Since 2011

    Just a dude

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    "Mark Tufo takes it to the next level"
    Where does The Spirit Clearing rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    The top! always a treart to read and this is a wonderful new expansion of his writing scope.


    What other book might you compare The Spirit Clearing to and why?

    Stephen King's maybe if Stephen were funny.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The end well tied together. Sweet, scary and overall pretty amazing.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Laughed, cried, was scared and had to turn the lights on and drink a beer.


    Any additional comments?

    Waiting for more.

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    lora CORUNNA, ON, Canada 01-28-13
    lora CORUNNA, ON, Canada 01-28-13 Member Since 2012

    Mother of teenaged bear, Wife to chaos, Warrior

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    "Spirit lost"
    If you could sum up The Spirit Clearing in three words, what would they be?

    Got through it finally


    How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

    I felt like the story went no where I was always "wondering where's this going?"


    What do you think the narrator could have done better?

    More descriptive narration. When at the climax I still feel like he was reading the story as it was the beginning.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    This is a after school special at best.


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