A House by the Sea

Winthrop House, Book 1

De: Ambrose Ibsen

Narrado por: James Foster

Something has always lived in Winthrop House.

After his book becomes a best seller, novelist Jack Ripley moves into a house on the edge of Cutler Harbor with his wife and two daughters. Nearly a century old, Winthrop House is newly-restored and boasts a gorgeous oceanfront view.

But everything is not what it seems.

Though picturesque, Jack learns that the house has been shunned for decades by the locals, owing to a number of mysterious disappearances and inexplicable deaths on the grounds.

The Ripleys begin to grapple with the property's vile reputation, learning more about its sordid history and experiencing strange things within its walls. What was once a dream home quickly becomes a nightmare for the family as they encounter the terrifying presence that has existed there since times immemorial.

A House By The Sea is a full-length novel of supernatural horror and suspense by Ambrose Ibsen.

©2016 Ambrose Ibsen (P)2016 Ambrose Ibsen

Good scares

Enjoyed this book immensely. Looking forward to book #2. Good narration. Really recommend if you're looking for a spooky read!

Ambrose! awesome as always!

this is my 3rd book by this written. ( my favorite was Raw Power)

This one is good as well! I got a little pissy at first, because every time I went to listen to this, I would get interrupted, and have to start the chapters all over again. I must of heard the 3rd chapter 3 times! I finally put my head phones on, and went into my room. I ended up staying up half the night till it was finished :)


Its a nice little ghost story, about moving into a cursed house. Its a beautiful house right on the water. its their dream house, Well that doesn't last long and soon the terror starts.

This does move fast. one of things i like about his books. though I didn't think this was one of his best works, I felt the story could went deeper into the troubles they had, it is worth the listen if you like her work.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

like The Shining minus most of the good stuff

A struggling writer named Jack moves his family into in a giant historical place for a once in a lifetime writing opportunity. Weird shit happens. He drinks too much, doesn't write, ignores the escalating tension and strange inexplicable occurances. The children are affected. Jack is a giant ass, except that the reader doesnt care why bc there's been so little effort put into character development. The dialogue is stilted. "Here's a family, they move into this house. Voila, haunted house story! Suspend your disbelief and try to care what happens to the Ripley Family!"
It is like Stephen King fan-fiction. So disappointing. Especially since it had mostly good reviews. I guess we just have low standards for paranormal fiction.

Wonderful

I loved this book! I listened morning and evening ! James Foster is one of my favorite narrators!

AlienatIng Evil

Egyptian’esk,creature going around,hovering over water,spying,poltergeist’ing and all around being a pain to a family trying to have the American dream.If the fact that weird crap has happened in the house doesn’t keep you from buying the house,the fact that it’s built over a massive void would be numero uno for me.Demon creature didn’t waste no time messing with the family who lives in the house to get what he wanted.Narration was great.

Thoroughly enjoyed the story, but...

I swear to god, i f the narrator pronounces it "liberry" or "liberrian" one more time...

Creepy!!!

Gosh, what a creepy ass book!! I started listening to this when I was home alone one night, but had to stop until the next morning. My boys were gone with their dad to visit his father, and there's me thinking it was a good idea to start a ghost book at night!! Ya, that didn't last long, I stopped listening and picked up a book instead.

This follows the story of Jack and his family. Jack wrote a bestselling novel and with some of his fortune, he decided to buy a house that was a real good deal. He couldn't figure out why this seemingly amazing house was so cheap. Well after he moves in, he hears the story of Winthrop House and the mysterious disappearances and inexplicable deaths on the grounds. Soon after the family start hearing things, seeing doors open for no reason and other strange occurrences. Jack does all he can to rationalise these things but somethings are too hard to explain, and when Jack finally decides to take a stand, it may be too late.

This was a run of the mill, hauntingly good, ghost story, but with a twist ;) I loved finding out, along with the family, about the house and it's previous freaky occupants! A story about a haunted house is spooky enough, but add in a weird demonic ghost and it makes for good reading! Also, that ending... Will there be a book 2??

In all, this was a quick, spooky and entertaining read. I definitely couldn't read it at night though, as I'm a scaredy cat ;)

James Foster is a phenomenal narrator. He has so many tones, voices and cadences that really bring a book to life. He knows how to tell a good story and must have been a bard in a former life!! Lol.

I received a free copy of this but voluntarily reviewed it. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.

scary

took a while to get into but once it got going it was good. scary.

Scary Frightening Good!

This was a gratifying haunted house book. Well thought through. I have listened to a few of Ambrose Ibsen book and think he's a very talented writer. James Foster did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life. An ordinary family trying to improve and live the American dream. Unfortunately that's not what they get. At first, I understood where the father was coming from but, everybody cant be wrong. Especially when little thing are presenting themselves. If it looks like a duck, and acts like a duck, then what is it a...🦆My only complaint is, there is a book2, but it's taking extremely to long for it to become available on adubile. It's on kindle but some of us only listen to book on adubile! Please put on adubile soon!🙂

Great story

Wow, loved the suspence , the story was great. Easy to listen too! Would like to hear book 2? There is more to this story.... Read it, I recommend this book, and then see if you agree with me on a book 2.