Creepy and Ghostly

NEW AUDIOBOOK REVIEW FROM DANA

The Conception of Terror: Tales Inspired by M. R. James – Volume 1

An Audible Original Drama

Authors: M. R. James, Stephen Gallagher, A. K. Benedict, Jonathan Barnes, & Mark Morris

Narrators: Robert Bathurst, Tom Burke, Rosa Coduri, Alice Lowe, Pearl Mackie, Anna Maxwell Martin, Andy Nyman, Jeff Rawle, Reece Shearsmith

Each story had great depth to it. They were short stories, each with its own beautifully crafted atmosphere and backstory. They were written in such a way that I felt I was a part of the story. Each was scary, entertaining, and thrilling.

The narration and dramatization style is what drew me to this audiobook to begin with. There are 4 stories in this horror anthology, each with different narrators. The narration style reminds me of a radio program. It was nothing short of amazing. The special sound effects and eerie whispers heightened the suspense. The narrators expertly portrayed the characters, making each one distinguishable and interesting. Their timing, pitch, pace, tones, and accents were exemplary, giving us 4 incredible dramatizations. The narration combined with the sound effects made this an immersive and truly enjoyable experience.

5 Scary Stars!