Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Breaking the Spine to let us share our excitement for books coming out soon.
When I saw the description of this, I was definitely intrigued. But when I heard a sample of the audio, I got way more excited. The way this book is pieced together reminds of the format for The Three, and it translated to audio incredibly well! One of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to actually. So, I am hoping this one is as well executed, the sample certainly has me excited to give it a listen.
Title: The Dead House
Author: Dawn Kurtagich
Expected publication: September 15, 2015
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers, Hachette Audio
Debut author Dawn Kurtagich is dead on in this terrifying psychological thriller!
Over two decades have passed since the fire at Elmbridge High, an inferno that took the lives of five teenagers. Not much was known about the events leading up to the tragedy – only that one student, Carly Johnson, vanished without a trace…
…until a diary is found hidden in the ruins.
But the diary, badly scorched, does not belong to Carly Johnson. It belongs to Kaitlyn Johnson, a girl who shouldn’t exist Who was Kaitlyn? Why did she come out only at night? What is her connection to Carly?
The case has been reopened. Police records are being reexamined: psychiatric reports, video footage, text messages, e-mails. And the diary.
The diary that paints a much more sinister version of events than was ever made publicly known.
https://soundcloud.com/hachetteaudio/the-dead-house-preview/s-XFpeQ
The audio sounds creepy! Great choice, doesn’t this also have lots of graphics in the print version?
Tammy @Books, Bones & Buffy recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday [163] – A DROP OF NIGHT by Stefan Bachmann
It does! I’m not always a fan of “mood music”, but the clip I’ve listened to it seems to add instead of distract like some can. I have heard that there is a huge visual element to this, but then also heard some it is emails, journal clippings, etc. I had been forewarned that The Three wouldn’t work as well as audio, but they did an amazing job with it, so I decided I need to give this one a chance as well. It can be done! I am convinced 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
This one looks so creepy to me!
Creepy in a good way!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
Wow, that *is* a well done audiobook! The sample has me totally hooked. Am I mistaken or is it a full cast production, too?
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It feels like it would be, but honestly, I haven’t been able to find that information! I have a review copy on the way, so may find out tomorrow when I have it in hand 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
This does sound amazing – I’m really intrigued! Will definitely keep an eye out for this one.
Lynn 😀
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Yep, I am sold on the audio version, really looking forward to listening to the whole thing.
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
It’s almost like listening to a dramatic presentation, like those old time radio shows! I can’t wait to read this one either, but I’ll be doing the print version 🙂
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Look forward to seeing what you thought of it, comparing our impressions of the two different formats 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday – The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
I saw this book on your Monthly Musings post yesterday, and checked it out on Goodreads! This audio is so creepy! I love it 😛
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It is very good, and a bit different, more of a production than a typical narration.
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I have this ARC and I can’t wait to read it! I hadn’t heard the audio though. Thanks!
Hope you enjoy!! I’m about half way through and it is definitely creepy and intriguing 🙂
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