Berkley Street Series Books 1 - 9

By: Ron Ripley

Narrated by: Thom Bowers

Length: 66 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's Summary

Shane Ryan is returning to his hometown of Nashua and the childhood memories that have haunted him throughout his adult life. The sinister demon lurking behind his family home threatens to spill over and destroy all he holds near and dear...spurring Shane on a journey that will challenge everything he knows about himself and the world.  

This audiobook set contains all nine of the thrilling supernatural novels in this best-selling series:  

Berkley Street: Twenty years ago, Shane Ryan’s parents disappeared within the halls of their family home. Now, more relatives have vanished. But a childhood memory is stirring in his mind - of a long-forgotten encounter with the sinister monster that has always lurked just beyond the house.  

The Lighthouse: The beautiful lighthouse watching over Squirrel Island has given Shane a false sense of escape as he encounters the terrifying forces within.  

The Town of Griswold: Taking a small break, Shane spends a day exploring. His plans change when he comes across the deadly ghost of Abel.  

Sanford Hospital: Shane Ryan is in the hospital for burn treatments, but his recovery is thwarted when he crosses the Angel of Death.  

Kurkow Prison: When a new owner cuts the iron chains keeping the ghosts locked inside Kurkow Prison, the town becomes overrun by restless souls.  

Lake Nutaq: Shane’s getaway in the woods is cut short by a maniacal ghost. Nothing could prepare them for the evil spirits eager to cause misery and death.  

Slater Mill: Shane has another job in Slater Mill. As he prepares for battle, he’s visited by an old friend whose timing couldn’t be worse.  

Borgin Keep: Shane assumed his jobs were random until he ran into the Watchers. When they send him a gruesome message, Shane knows he must stop them before it’s too late.  

Amherst Burial Ground: A little boy possesses an appetite that keeps residents on edge. Meanwhile, Shane is in a deep depression. He quickly realizes this encounter with Samson and the Watchers may be his last.

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Amazing series for just one credit!!

How could you not spend a credit on over 65hrs of pure chilling terror?? I've listened to each of these and they all got better and better as the series progressed. The stories are chilling and some of the settings make for an atmospheric read. You go from a house, to a lighthouse, to a town (which was extremely spooky!!), to an even creepier hospital and on and on for a total of 9 different settings, each scarier than the last.

Then we have Shane, poor Shane!! He is such an awesome character. I connected to him right from book 1 but he gets battered and bruised, and is missing pieces of himself, yet he still fights, and that's why I love this series so much. He is just so strong and brave and selfless. He seems to be getting emotionally better and stronger and just all round awesomer ;)

I can't recommend this series enough. This series is one of my favourites. The author never fails to grab my attention and give me chills. Each book is better than the previous ones and each leaves me wanting more. I can't wait to see what the author has in store for Shane next!

Thom Bowers really knows how to capture the essence of the story and knows how to bring the scariness and spookiness to life. He has also portrayed Shane perfectly. He brings across Shane's personality really well and always keeps me entertained.

I was given this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.

44 of 45 people found this review helpful

Supernatural bargain!

Wow. This book bundle is one heck of a killer deal. Not only do you get 9 books for a single credit, you get 9 incredibly enjoyable books for a single credit. Ron Ripley has crafted an excellent series of ghost stories, featuring some great characters and fun, intense, creepy stories. Mr. Ripley keeps putting his main character, Shane Ryan, through a series of meat grinders as with each volume he faces new threats he has to deal with and overcome. The first story is an 'intimate' haunted house tale as Shane returns home to the haunted house he grew up and tries to uncover the truth behind his parents long ago disappearance. In the next volume Shane is lured into investigating a bizarre suicide at an isolated lighthouse, then in the next we shift to yet a new local, a ghost town that is truly haunted. Whether it's his own house, a creepy hospital, or even a prison, again and again poor Shane finds himself in a battle with the supernatural. Each of the tales is incredible entertaining and well worth the time. Thom Bowers does an absolutely fantastic job with the narration. His voice and delivery bring these stories to life. I can't recommend this collection enough.

I received a copy of this audio title in exchange for an unbiased review.

19 of 20 people found this review helpful

Don't fall for the great offer!

Like many other people, I purchased this series because it was 1 credit for 66 hours. At the rate I'm going through audiobooks, this seemed perfect and the genre is also something I enjoy. Sounds too good to be true? It is! A total waste of a perfectly good credit. I stopped listening halfway through the 3rd book, because I just couldn't take it anymore.

MINOR SPOILERS!
The premise of the story was exactly the same in the 3 stories: Protagonist enters area with a lot of ghosts. Some good, some neutral, one very bad. Innocent bystanders die. Protagonist banishes very bad ghosts with the help of the good ghosts. The End.

The writing is disconnected and the narrator reads the whole thing in the same intonation, same urgency, same voice, throughout the whole story. I had to concentrate really hard on following along, as my mind kept drifting. I want a story that pulls me in, not one that bores me.

Save your credit and spend it on a good 8-hour book instead.

17 of 18 people found this review helpful

Just meh

I wish I could have enjoyed this series. I made it to book 2 then gave up before finishing. The writing style annoyed me with the, "so and so said" then "so and so said" and then character two "said". If you listen to the first book, you'll understand my frustration. Potential in the story, but poorly written.

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great value for audiobook junkies

If you have to have an audiobook playing in your ear at all times and like horror stories, this would be a good bet for you. I think all the books together runs something like 60 hours. Be forewarned, there is some graphic violence in the books.

I received the audio books in exchange for my review, so I felt compelled to listen to them back to back. I will tell you that it would probably be best to listen to one or two books at a time and then take a break.

The reader has a pleasant voice and I didn’t mind listening to him for all that time. The stores are pretty good although our alcohol soaked hero does seem to run into more than his fair share of ghosts.

For the price of this collection, I don’t think you can go wrong.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

creepy and kinda ew

it was a great bundle of stories with a very spooky first story. I really enjoyed listening to all of them but it gets gross in places. the main character is intense but likeable and other characters add a lot to the story line. enjoy.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

AMAZING SERIES!

Those who have said it before me were right - this series is an amazing value! 66 hours 26 mins long (notice the 6's haha!), and great stories at that!

I LOVE these types of stories, and am an aspiring horror/paranormal writer myself, and it's all that much better to listen to so many chilling and suspenseful stories!

This series is GREAT. I loved the stories, the writing, and also the narration! It was a blast to listen to, and I'm a definite fan!
Excellent job, definitely recommended!

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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13 of 15 people found this review helpful

TRULY ENJOYED

Truly enjoyed this . Found myself so In thrust into these books. I've told many many people about this author and these books. I enjoyed listening to the narrator he kept me intrigued and Always from beginning To end. I'm gonna miss Shane Ryan

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

love it all nine books very well written and read

I recommend to listen to all of the books to the end this is the type of books that you read over and over

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Do yourself a favor and get this series!!!!

WOW!!! Very good!!! You really form a bond with Shane as he fights the good fight against the dead!!!!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is really bad!

Don't do it, don't bother! This book is a boring cliché of every horror story written. I had no sympathy for the main character Shane Ryan or his mother and father. When something tries to drag you into a lake you pack up and get the hell out of dodge, when a ghost beats your son black and blue you don't hang around to find out why!!! They knew the house was haunted but kept living there. I am on part two and I'm not holding out much hope, just really bored, stopped caring about the characters but will stick with it till the end.

8 of 10 people found this review helpful

A lot of book for one credit

having listened to all nine books at one go I feel as if I have been occupying the world of Shane Ryan for months and now weeks. Although somewhat gory (certainly not for the faint-hearted) I find the stories to be entertaining. Occasionally repetitive I do recommend these books as being a great way to pass the time.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Berkey Street

Iv got to say that I absolutely loved this series. Got sucked in straight away. Fantastic

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Good stories

When I started listening to the stories
The narrator voice irritated me but as I listened to the story became more intense and the narrator voice become awesome
The author is a fantastic writer
I would recommend any of Ron ripley books

great series

well written and the story moves along nicely.
good character and interact well.
well worth it

Great Series of Books

This series was fantastic, and I was really sorry for it to end. Narration was superb, and the collection of stories totally kept my interest.

Entertaining enough

Not scary or original but entertaining enough to pass the time. Well narrated but editing errors are irritating.