Sleepy Hollow: Rise Headless and Ride

Jason Crane, Book 1

By: Richard Gleaves

Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer

Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Book Two SLEEPY HOLLOW: Bridge of Bones is NOW AVAILABLE

JASON CRANE just turned seventeen years old.

He's a STAR WARS fan and a history geek. He doesn't believe in ghosts or the afterlife. He doesn't believe in psychic powers or tarot cards. He doesn't believe in the Headless Horseman.

But Sleepy Hollow will change all that. Because Jason Crane has a heritage to claim. Jason Crane has a Gift to discover. And Jason Crane has an old enemy who will RISE HEADLESS AND RIDE.

©2013 Richard Gleaves (P)2014 Richard Gleaves

Highly Entertaining Visit to a Beloved Classic

This book was in my wishlist for some time before I purchased it and downloaded it. I am sorry I didn't download it sooner, because I was unable to turn it off. If you are a fan of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow you will enjoy this story. The author and narrator take the listener on a thrilling adventure with several twists and turns not all of them are expected either. After finishing it, I eagerly downloaded the two follow up novels and am enjoying them very much.

I loved this story!!!

what a great story for Halloween. can't wait for the next segment. kept me hooked

love this book!

I love this book. I listen to it every October. It moves me every time.

Interesting Start

This is an interesting story. A little slow and very few explanations about the special powers (except that they survive supernatural attacks) but still intriguing enough for me to continue the story. Jason is a practical boy who won't believe anything unless he sees it and so he is given vision after clue and so struggles until the end to believe what he sees. A semi-predictable story with enough twists that make it enjoyable, it does though reminded me of a Scooby Doo movie about a man who summons his long dead witch relative from the grave and can't control her afterwards. I don't know which came first but this book is worth a try.

worth listening to

I didn't absolutely adore this book. the author has a unique style of writing and I wasn't completely sure by the end if I liked it or not but the story is definitely entertaining and I will have to read the rest of the series! it starts off slow but picks up the farther you get into it.
the only bad thing was the narrator. I don't know why but he really just grated on my nerves. his voice isn't great, and especially when he talks like teenagers and cute old women- the teenagers all sound super whiny (I know they do actually sound like this a lot but its painful to listen to 10 hours of whiny teenager voice) and Jason (thr main character) I wanted to tape his mouth shut in the first chapter, whereas his grandmother was so utterly UNLIKABLE, but only because of the voice
so all in all- looking for a good book- get it if you are looking for a good performance.... I would pass

A great story and a great narration!

This is a great story that continues the Legend of Sleepy Hollow into modern times. Richard Gleaves spins a great tale mixed with history, mystery, and horror. Eric Summerer does a fantastic job of bringing each character to life. If you're a fan of the original story of Sleepy Hollow then you'll love this and the rest of the trilogy.

Eric Summerer definitely the best and most talented I’ve ever heard

The Jason Crane series is every bit as good reading as some of the more well known series. The Narrator was the most talented I have encountered. This story has dozens of characters and Summerer has a differen’t voice for each which is not always very easy

Ignore the bad title and listen to this book!

If you could sum up Sleepy Hollow: Rise Headless and Ride in three words, what would they be?

Surprisingly fun listen.

What did you like best about this story?

Sometimes you buy a book and debate reading it because you have low expectations and wonder if you made a bad choice. This was one of those books. As I'd scroll through my library, I'd see this and think, "Did I actually buy a book called "Rise Headless and Ride"??" I clicked on it one day, though, and was surprised at how good it was. It wasn't just a good choice - it was a great one.

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

Jason Crane and his grandmother had a relationship that was entertaining, heartwarming and sweet. I loved every conversation they shared.

Absolutely incredible.

This book is absolutely incredible! I just happened upon it in an audible deal and it seemed right up my alley. I love ghost storeis, I love halloween, and I love the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This book is so much fun and sets up for what promises to be an excellent trilogy.
It's a YA novel and has a bit of teenage angst/drama/etc. but it isn't for the faint of heart. It's got its intense parts and even a little gruesomeness. The story is aboslutely engrossing and the characters are deeply developed and interesting.
The writing in this book is just wonderful. The author dives into Washington Irving's Legend, true Revolutionary history, true-to-life geography of the Terrytown area, and back into his fabulous fictional world seamlessely. The intense horror action is offset by a thoroughly enjoyable sense of humor without seeming forced at all. Just great writing.
The reader does just a fantastic job on this book. He uses a wide variety of easily recognizable voices for each character and handles the horror and the humor beautifully. Excellent building suspense, excellent comedic timing. It really brings this book together.
I can't wait to listen to the rest!

Completely wonderful! Amazing!

An exemplary twist on an old loved legend. A great story line with wonderful characters that will have you wrapped into their tale and feeling like you're there.