Last Request

A Victorian Gothic

By: Jeff Chapman

Narrated by: Caprisha Page

"For the love of God, cut off my head." The last request in Uncle Silas's will shocks everyone speechless, everyone except his favorite niece, Anna. More than death itself, the claustrophobic Silas fears a premature burial. Will her elders carry out his request? Anna is certain they will not. It's up to her to do the right thing, even if it is a bit grisly. Armed with butcher knife and candle, Anna heads for the crypt underneath the church in the dead of night. All does not go according to Anna's careful planning.

Step inside a dark story in the tradition of the penny dreadful, at times humorous and horrifying, but don't close the door behind you. Someone might lock you in.

©2014 Jeff Chapman (P)2014 Jeff Chapman

A great short read

I was listening to this book on the way to go get my haircut and when it ended I was sitting in the parking lot 30 minutes late for my appointment. I really enjoyed this book Ian‘s great uncle Silas had a fear of small spaces due to a woodshed collapsing on him in a storm and pinning him to the dirt floor. So when he passed his last request was the Heaven’s head cut off a request the rest of the family found deplorable, But Ian knew why he made this request and felt it should be carried out. She also felt it was up to her to do it but will she do it? I really enjoyed this book as I said and highly recommend it if you need a test read and a wonderful story with an awesome narrator get this book.

Loved it

I enjoyed this book, and the accents of the characters displayed by the narrator. Wonderful indeed.

Great period story

The story’s time and setting was well placed. I think all that was written could truly have happened at one time. The characters were believable, and the main character Anna was endearing. All she wants to do is fulfill the last wish of a beloved uncle despite the difficulties.

This is the first book I’ve read/listened to by this author and I would listen to another.

This is the first book I’ve listened to by this narrator and I would listen to another.

There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence or swearing.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review

Short Ghost Story

I enjoyed this short Victorian Gothic style ghost story. It was creepy and Caprisha Page's narration with her accent made it even better.

Scary Good!

If you are in the mood for dark suspense then this novella is the answer! The story focuses on a young woman's quest to behead her dead uncle. It's weird and original and icky. Her travails will keep you on the edge. I won't give anything away but the amount of scary is intense.

The narrator was great. It was hard to nail gothic and Victorian but Page managed it.

This listen isn't for everyone but for those of us for whom the macabre is palatable, then go forth and enjoy.