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Best Horror Ever Written

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

Yes because it contains some great horror stories, especially the Novel of the Black Seal and the Novel of the White Powder.

What other book might you compare The Three Imposters to and why?

Any collection of Lovecraft's stories, especially The Whisperer in Darkness.

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

The human voice.

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

The Novel of the White Powder

Any additional comments?

This book is uneven in quality. It's high points are The Novel of the Black Seal and The Novel of the White Powder, two of the finest stories from the greatest horror writer who ever lived.

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