The Lonesome Dead

A Ghost Story

By: Ambrose Ibsen

Narrated by: Gary Tiedemann

Beware the spirits of Lake Manuxet.

Don't look out towards Knob Island at night. That was the warning Douglas' grandfather gave him as a boy. Now returning to the shores of Lake Manuxet as a grown man, with his twin sister and their ailing grandmother in tow for a final, nostalgic visit, Douglas begins to experience frightful things in his cherished childhood vacation spot.

Just what is it that claws its way out of the lake each night, only to approach their cabin? What mysteries does the remote lake hold? Are the horrors Douglas experiences genuine, or is he simply inheriting the madness that seems to run in his family? What is the true nature of the cryptic warning his grandfather gave him so many years ago about the small island at the center of Lake Manuxet?

What begins as a sentimental pilgrimage to a once-enjoyable vacation spot rapidly deteriorates into a fight for survival and sanity.

The Lonesome Dead is a standalone novel of supernatural suspense and terror by Ambrose Ibsen.

©2016 Ambrose Ibsen (P)2016 Ambrose Ibsen

A very dark ghost story

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

I would recommend this audiobook because in addition to being creepy and entertaining, it makes you stop and wonder what secrets people carry with them in life.

What did you like best about this story?

The final truthful revelation of the grandmother was shocking.

What about Gary Tiedemann’s performance did you like?

A very good performance. His voice was able to capture the frustration and melancholy of the characters.

Any additional comments?

I received this audiobook by the author or narrator in exchange for an honest review.

A very creepy listen!

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

Yes, the author does a very good job at keeping the atmosphere creepy. He also writes in such a way as to always keep you on your toes and asking "why?".

What other book might you compare The Lonesome Dead to and why?

Probably books like The Moving In series and The Slaughter series because of an entity that has issues with a past life.

What about Gary Tiedemann’s performance did you like?

I liked that he always made you know how the character was feeling. His voice just reflected the mood and tenseness that was needed for a book such as this.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No extreme reactions, mainly just curiosity at why such an entity would be terrorizing otherwise innocent people.

Any additional comments?

I received this book from the author, narrator, or editor for free via audiobookboom for an unbiased review.

A great ghost story; starts with a tragedy.

This is a great ghost story. With a very unexpected ending that makes it believable.

The Lonesome Dead: A Ghost Story

A story of betrayal, murder and madness. The ghost only wants the truth to be told. Or is there more she wants?
At first I was disappointed by the ending of this story, after thinking about it for a while, I loved it and thought it perfect for this story.
The storyline is easy to follow and the writing creative.

Gary Tiedemann does a wonderful job narrating. The emotions he adds to the story bring it to life.

I was given this audio free of charge by the author, narrator or publisher in exchange for an honest unbiased review

Too Repetetive

This story could have been very good, but it was so repetitive that a couple of times I thought I accidentally hit "rewind". If, further into a story, you're still trying to drive home a point that was made earlier, at least change the wording a bit. Not sure I'll try this author again. The narrator was good, though.