Fish and Ghosts

By: Rhys Ford

Narrated by: Tristan James

Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's Summary

When his Uncle Mortimer died and left him Hoxne Grange, the family's Gilded Age mansion, Tristan Pryce became the second generation of Pryces to serve as a caretaker for the estate, a way station for spirits on their final steps to the afterlife. Tristan is prepared for challenges, though not necessarily from the ghosts he's seen since childhood. Determined to establish Tristan's insanity and gain access to his trust fund, his loving relatives hire Dr. Wolf Kincaid and his paranormal researchers, Hellsinger Investigations, to prove the Grange is not haunted.

Skeptic Wolf Kincaid has made it his life's work to debunk the supernatural. After years of cons and fakes, he can't wait to reveal the Grange's ghostly activity is just badly leveled floorboards and a drafty old house. More than a few surprises await him at the Grange, including its prickly, reclusive owner. Tristan Pryce is much less insane and much more attractive than Wolf wants to admit, and when his team releases a ghostly serial killer on the Grange, Wolf is torn between his skepticism and protecting the man he's been sent to discredit.

©2013 Rhys Ford (P)2014 Dreamspinner Press

Tristan and Rhys: a match made in heaven

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! I love Rhys Ford as an author and Tristan is one of my favorite narrators.

Who was your favorite character and why?

In the audio version it was Wolf - Tristan makes his voice very rumbly and seductive - very enjoyable to listen to.

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

As was said in a previous review - Tristan could read the phonebook and it would sound sexy! He is so easy to listen to - audio candy!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No - but only because I wanted to savor it.

Any additional comments?

I can't wait for Duck Duck Ghost to come out next - pretty please!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

A different kind of Ghost busters.

If you could sum up Fish and Ghosts in three words, what would they be?

Spooky.. Sexy... Hysterical

What other book might you compare Fish and Ghosts to and why?

Definitely the Cole McGinnis series, Wolf and Cole both have the same dry, sarcastic, slap stick sense of humor.

Which scene was your favorite?

The entire book was my favorite scene! I did really laugh my ass off though when Wolf woke up after a drunk night with the dog stretched out over his chest, instead of a softer, sexier Tristan.

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

Something slightly spooky this way comes.

Any additional comments?

Tristan Price has a keen eye for ghosts, he's been seeing and communicating with them since he was a child. The only place he ever felt comfortable in his own skin, found solace, was at Hoxne Grange with his uncle Mortimer. When Mortimer dies and leaves the estate to young Tristan, his beloved relatives make it their mission in life to prove Tristan is bat shit crazy. The task of proving Tristan's questionable state of mind falls on Wolf Kincaid, the owner and lead investigator of Hellsinger Investigations, paranormal researchers. It's not that Tristan doesn't believe in the concept of ghosts and hauntings, it's that he knows all too well that the majority of the time, the haunting is a hoax. Not so much this time around.

​After spending just a few hours at Hoxne Grange, Wolf is certain of two things. Tristan may be a bit eccentric, but he's not crazy, sexy as all get out, but not crazy. The attraction is mutual, immediate and almost magnetic in its intensity. While they both fight it for a while, Tristan far harder than Wolf, it gets to a point where it almost seems like the house is pushing them into each other's arms. Trying to figure out whether or not they should pursue said attraction is the least of this twosomes troubles. Hoxne Grange goes from a friendly ghost hotel to the haunted mansion in a matter of hours and the malevolent spirit that now roams the halls recognizes Tristan's unique ability, and she wants in.

Rhys Ford's wicked sense of humor is present and accounted for in the hauntingly sexy, delightfully funny story. Wolf Kincaid is this larger than life presence that swoops into Tristan's world and really just turns it upside down. And while the attraction was intense and immediate, the connection took a little while to develop. Wolf is a skeptic by nature, knowing that there is the possibility of spirits and such, but being shown more often than not that what people claim to be, to see, is a farce. Tristan has never met anyone life Wolf Kincaid. The man is a force of nature, storming into Tristan's repetitive life and making him want things he never thought he was worthy of. They balance each other in the oddest way.

Narrated by Tristan James who has one of the most amazing voices. The man could read me my grocery list and I swear I would hang off of every word. His voice is melodic and entrancing and he has this way of capturing the soul of a character right down to the odd little quirks and characteristics of that person and bringing them out in his narration. Add his voice to Ford's uniquely detailed storyline and what you have is a work of art for your senses. The writing as always is amazing, layered with rich characters and intermingling storylines full of passion, intrigue and an almost hysterical sense of humor that is trademark Rhys Ford.

Fans of Fords books and James works will, of course, love this little gem. If you are new to either or both and you enjoy ghost stories with an edge, sexy guy on guy action, paranormal romance and a whole lot of wild, ruckus humor, you'll love this book!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Another hit for Rhys & Tristan

Is there any story line Rhys Ford can't write? I'd say no.

Paranormal investigator Wolf meets/investigates ghost hotel owner Tristan and all hell breaks loose. Literally! So what's a Hellsinger to do? Deny, deny, deny, and fall in love anyway.

And I could listen to Tristan James read a phone book and enjoy the experience. Probably my favorite narrator.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I'm looking forward to the rest of the series

I really loved Tristan's confidence. He knows he's seeing ghosts in his home and he's completely sure it will all work out in the end. And it does. Great book, buy it!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Stellar narrator, writing could be better.

Would you consider the audio edition of Fish and Ghosts to be better than the print version?

I don't have the print version, but since I bought this title specifically because it was narrated by Tristan James, then I'd have to say I prefer the audio version. I did buy the ebook at the same time as the audio version because of whisper sync, but I haven't even opened it.

Would you recommend Fish and Ghosts to your friends? Why or why not?

Probably for people who like the author or those who want something like the show Supernatural with an m/m romance aspect.

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

Everything. He brings everything. This wasn't an especially interesting story, the flowery descriptions during the sex scene and the epithets used instead of character names (referring to Tristan as 'the blonde' for example even after he and Wolf have known each other for awhile) was somewhat annoying but Tristan James' narration made the book bearable. I've gone through enough Rhys Ford books by now to know that her writing just isn't my cup of tea, but Tristan James and his sultry voice is addictive to listen to so he remains on my auto-buy list.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The epilogue when Wolf 'hired' the ghost cook. I don't know, just felt sorry for her.

Any additional comments?

Nada.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

A was hoping to like this more...

This is my third (and likely last) go at a Rhys Ford book and something is just not doing it for me. I really liked the premise (same as with her other books), but neither the plot nor the relationship between the MCs was doing it for me. There is 'insta-lust' followed by dancing around each other for a few chapters, then MCs finally have sex and 10 minutes later they are picking out the China... I just wasn't feeling it, which made the sex scenes fall flat despite nothing being wrong with those per se. I noticed a similar pattern with the other two book by the author that I've read.

Tristan James is one of my favorite narrators, but I found myself having to go back and re-listen because I was loosing interest and was not paying attention.

Also, perhaps a small pet-pieve, but it was driving me nuts - one the the MCs was constantly referred to as 'the blonde' throughout the book, which I found supremely annoying and just plain weird, as we already know the guy and he's got a name, etc..

I really wish I liked this book better :( but I guess Rhys Ford's writing style is just not doing it for me despite the fact the I am intrigued by the descriptions of most of her books....

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great start but got bored

Way too much greasy detailed sex and not enough story. Wrong genre for me I guess. Overall pretty disappointed with the result.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

this was very cute

I love it... was very very cute book.. i hope he does another one but with more of wolfs family ......

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Sloppy

I will admit this is my first purchase in this genre; so, did not know what to expect. Having never read straight "romance" or Jackie Collins-type books, I was a little surprised by the jarring turns into basic badly written porn. Most of the book is sort of a ho hum comically written ghost hunters story until it suddenly veers to graphic sex. If it had been written in anything close to a realistic sexual relationship vs a gay porn video, it would have been more erotic.

Performance-wise, most of the characters are competently voiced with the exception of the effeminate voice used for Trystan (sp?). To me, nothing in the text leads one to think his character would sound more like the women's voices used for the book.

Also can't say the 2 characters on the book cover are what I'd personally believe accurately portrayed the 2 main male characters.

4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Grea story_lukewarm Narrating.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

may be .... was not trill with the narration.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like both main Characters.

How could the performance have been better?

the main characters sound it the same ... there were no distinction.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

o really enjoy the time spend with the 2 main characters

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Good paranormal M/M.

I enjoy Rhys Ford's work, and note that the publisher has matched her up with Tristan James yet again. I enjoy his narration-to a point, but what I don't enjoy are his pronounciation errors. He has made errors in EVERY SINGLE audiobook I have heard narrated for Rhys Ford. In this book he's added 'esses' where they should not be- 'Servants quarters' became "Servantses", he did the same with so many other words it actually pulled me out of the story, which is really unfortunate. What I find worse than narrator errors is the fact they are never picked up by whoever proof listens for the publisher. After all the hard work the author and narrator have put into the product, its damn lazy to diminish a product at the last hurdle.

Suffice to say. This was great fun, M/M paranormal. The premise was quite Scooby-Doo. A haunted Grange, a team of paranormal investigators, and a dastardly ghost. The Grange's owner just happened to be hot, single and perfect for Wolf Kinkade, who headed the team of investigators. What followed was a bit spooky, hot and sweet. A good listen, but I would rather have fewer narrator errors.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very enjoyable

loved the story once I got used to the narrators odd tendency to suffix all pluralised words with apostrophes with -es, which detracted from the otherwise great performance.

Promising start to a new series!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If you like Rhys Ford's books, you will not be disappointed with book 1 in her new series.

What did you like best about this story?

The two main characters and the way their story developed.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I can't pinpoint one particular scene as the whole story is so well rounded.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There were so many, so it's hard to pick just one!

Any additional comments?

Yet again, Rhys has delivered another top notch story and I am eagerly anticipating book 2.

excellent work!

Any additional comments?

**AUDIO REVIEW**

After his Uncle Morty died, Tristan is left Hoxne Grange. His other uncle, or rather his auntie, wants The Grange, so tries to prove Tristan is insane. For Tristan can see ghosts, talks to them, indeed, they check into The Grange for 3 days. Wolf KIncaid is sent to disprove what Tristan says. But immediately he feels the Grange is different. And when his team inadvertantly releases a deadly ghost, Wolf has to set aside his beliefs, and help Tristan.

This was brilliant! I Loved it. The ghosts, the drama, the love that springs from all that! I got a few twists very early, one that isnt revealed til the epilogue, I got that! I did! I'm rather pleased I did, can you tell??

Anyway, a fabulous story, with spooks and sceptres, cooks and hosuekeepers, wolfhounds and jack russels, this story will grab you, and not let you go. The relationship between Trs and Wolf is hot off the charts, but it builds, quickly, but its not an intsalove thing. It grows as the troubles at the Grnage grow, adding to the tension in the book.

Tristan James narrates, and he does an awesome job. I love his work, and he is fast becoming an auto buy if I find him as narrator. His ability to tell a tale, add all the "pictures"(for want of a better word) that you make yourself while READING is astounding. His voice is low and deep, and crystal clear. His voices of the characters is clear and definative, so there is no mistaking who is talking. The way he tells of Winifred and her coming and going is brilliant!

I should like to go back and READ this one at some point. I'm trying not to read and listen but this one warants it. I want to see if the same pictures pop in my head as I read, as they did while listening.

5 stars for the book, and 5 for the narration.

Really, really good.

If you could sum up Fish and Ghosts in three words, what would they be?

Fun, exciting, romantic

What other book might you compare Fish and Ghosts to, and why?

I really can't, that's why I enjoyed it so much. The author has a really unique idea here and I absolutely loved it. It's of just as high quality as her other books but, as much as I loved the Sinners Gin saga, this seemed so much more believable to me (I know, ludicrous given the premise) and I loved it from the first word. Rhys Ford is definitely becoming my favourite (if not already is) m/m author.

What does Tristan James bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I honestly couldn't say as I haven't read the book. I know that I love his pacing, delivery and he really does keep me hooked on the story and makes it so easy to follow. My house seems very odd when I'm not hearing his voice at the moment as I've listened to him pretty much non-stop for the past month reading various Rhys Ford stories so for me the pairing of this performer and author is cemented in my head as the norm and I'm not sure I could listen to a Rhys Ford book without hearing his voice anyway.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Any conversation between Tristan and his housekeeper. I much prefer her to the female matriach in Sinners Gin as she seems much more rounded and three dimensional. She's really well written and helps brings real depth to the story.

Any additional comments?

I loved all the Sinners Gin books, I really did, but this book is brilliant and I can't wait to get the next one. The reading of it is sublime and it just feels like the author has really progressed and their talent just shines through in this. I can honestly say that you'll find something to enjoy in any of Ford's stories and James' performance of it, but of you're a first time to either of them then this is the book to start off with. Excellent leads, strong supporting characters, a really intriguing premise and a FLAWLESS performance from James - you can't go wrong!

Very little plot

It's okay, but not much happens. And the main plot point of his family wanting to get the Grange isn't answered at all. The characters are not really all that likable. Wolf is just unalterabley smarmy. Tristan is a bit better, more sympathetic, but still a bit one dimensional.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful