• The Bookshop from Hell

  • By: David Haynes
  • Narrated by: Jeff Harding
  • Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (152 ratings)

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The Bookshop from Hell

By: David Haynes
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
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Publisher's summary

Horror is what Dan Law enjoys. He loves to read horror novels as a way to escape from his teaching job, from his loneliness, from the everyday dullness of life in Silver Lake. That’s what Dan lives for. When a new bookstore opens in town, every visitor receives a free book of their own. A book that tells their own personal story...a story they have to follow to the brutal end. As Silver Lake’s population descends into violent savagery, Dan finds he is no longer living for horror novels - he’s living inside one.

©Lilian Jackson Braun (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd

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not for everyone

The story is horror but the non horror parts have issues.. the second chapter has incomplete SA between minors. the male characters are nice guys, with all of the negative connotations that go with that modern definition. TW: intimate scenes described, blood and gore, violence against pets, pet gore, women aren't listened to when they say things like "no i dont want a ride home" and then the main character badgers her until she yells at him to stop.
This book is not written for women who have been abused or SA.
Be careful when reading.

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Good read

I really like the chaos created by the antagonist. I wish the author would have went into more depth with the antagonist back story. Or created more mystery in the character.
The author should have explained the origins of the language used while reading the book’s.
It’s a great story though.

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Twisty and twisted

A great read. Wonderful story, lots of twists. I look forward to reading your other books.

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good book!

this was a real good horror book that would put a big smile on Stephen King's face. it is very graphic so just giving a word of warning. I like this narrator, he does an excellent job. I've heard him read other books before and he's good.

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a bit monotoned for murder porn

while the voices were good, the narration was monotone. story reminded me of Rick and Morty episode with devil selling cursed item. The Rick and Morty episode was better.

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Loved it!

I was hooked on this book from start to finish. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Mind blowing!

I love that this book took on the point of view of a teacher who loved to read horror, books. The plot moved along fast and it kept me entertained the entire book. There are a lot of characters and a lot of things going on at the same time, but it is a fun and easy read.

The premise of the story is that everyone who receives a book from the bookshop, has their own story included . no one else can read anyone’s book and if it’s read aloud, it’s not in a language that’s understandable some books in the story the reader is able to learn what they told the reader in the book. however others who receive a book from the bookshop we do not know, but can only guess what their book told them the bookshop owner is all knowing and thrives off of living out of horror
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I would watch this movie!

I love a good horror story and this definitely delivered! If this was made into a movie or series, I would definitely watch it! The only small negative for me was the narrator. It would have been more exciting if he was more animated. His tone was contradictory to the horror of this book. I suggest bringing the speed up to 1.2 to make it better to listen to.

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Narrator did a great job, very easy to listen to

Fun and gorey story. A little vulgar but not over the top. Reminded me a bit of John Carpenter's "In the Mouth of Madness."

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Very good book!

This book was very enjoyable from beginning to end. The ending was not completely what I had hoped for. But it was still good. Poor JJ!

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