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House of Echoes: A Novel Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Brendan Duffy (Author), Allyson Ryan (Narrator), George Newbern (Narrator),
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In this enthralling and atmospheric thriller, one young family's dream of a better life is about to become a nightmare.

Ben and Caroline Tierney and their two young boys are hoping to start over. Ben has hit a dead end with his new novel, Caroline has lost her banking job, and eight-year-old Charlie is being bullied at his Manhattan school.

When Ben inherits land in the village of Swannhaven, in a remote corner of upstate New York, the Tierneys believe it's just the break they need, and they leave behind all they know to restore a sprawling estate. But as Ben uncovers Swannhaven's chilling secrets and Charlie ventures deeper into the surrounding forest, strange things begin to happen. The Tierneys realize that their new home isn't the fresh start they needed... and that the village's haunting saga is far from over.

House of Echoes is a novel that shows how sometimes the ties that bind us are the only things that can keep us whole.

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  1. Listening Length
    11 hours and 18 minutes
  2. Author
    Brendan Duffy
  3. Narrator
    Allyson Ryan, see all
  4. Audible release date
    April 14, 2015
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B00VVUBE6M
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 11 hours and 18 minutes
Author Brendan Duffy
Narrator Allyson Ryan, George Newbern
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date April 14, 2015
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00VVUBE6M
Best Sellers Rank #337,375 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2,987 in Fiction Sagas
#12,377 in Literary Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#18,715 in Family Saga Fiction

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Keith Chartier
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Debut
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2017
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"House of Echoes" by Brendan Duffy surprised me in many ways.

The first surprise came when I went into this book thinking it was going to be the typical "family moves to an old house in the country to find it haunted by a supernatural presence." I was pleasantly wrong in that assumption. It IS a tale of suspenseful horror, but not the kind I was initially thinking.

Secondly, I expected the writing to be border-line amateurish, as this is the author's first published book. Again, I was wrong. The writing is crisp, taunt, and poetically laced; a style reminding me of another author whom I admire, John Hart (Down River and The Last Child). The author's background in editing no doubt helped tighten the prose, but being a writer myself, the level of craftsmanship experienced here made me envious and in awe.

Lastly, I loved how the book was presented. From alternating main character p.o.v's to the inclusion of historical letters between two sisters, the plot was laid out brilliantly, allowing the mystery to unfold while racking up the tension between past and present. But it wasn't until near the end of the story--when the author decided to throw in a few stylistic curveballs with p.o.v.--that finally won me over. Especially the ending. Pure genius.

With his debut, Brendan Duffy stepped up to the plate and hit a home-run. I am eagerly awaiting his newest work to be published in 2018, and only hope he gains the praise he so damn well deserves.

The highest of recommendations!

***5 out of 5 stars***
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shall
4.0 out of 5 stars Cafe Des Amis
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2015
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So I met Brendan Duffy's mother early Saturday morning standing in line to get into Cafe Des Amis in Breaux Bridge, LA. Chat turned to reading and, like all good mothers would, she says " My son wrote a book." I thought, " Oh, brother!" Another vanity deal and I had just finished Michael Connelly's latest book. To make her feel good, as much as anything, I said, " You've sold one more copy for your son." I felt compelled to buy it and at least give it a chance among the other fine authors in my reading list.

And "Boy, howdy!" As Craig Johnson often says in his Longmire series, I am glad I did!

Duffy's timing might be a little asynchronous but his characters are fully fleshed and painted red when they need to be. As you slowly come to the realization that a community of people suffer the sins of their ancestors and are caught in the spiral of legacy, you almost panic for the family who are destined face this living conviction. The villain you think is the villain, becomes a central force in this tale - with a twist!

This is a good read. Maybe not a Connelly, but certainly one of the best first novels by an author I have read.

So, Duffy, if you read this, thank your mother for me. Give her my email address and maybe the next time she and I meet at Cafe Des Amis, we won't have to "dance with a stranger", as is famous there.

Charles Hall
July, 2015
chall428@gmail.com
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Christian A. Orton
3.0 out of 5 stars Disjointed tale that's simply not creepy enough.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015
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Have you ever seen a creepy thriller/horror movie on Netflix and after you watched it you said: "Well, there was a good premise, some creepiness, but it really didn't satisfy me, and probably won't stay with me." You know, one of those movies you kind of enjoyed, but it's not quite good enough to recommend to your friends? The Woman In Black was a recent movie for me that fit that description.

And that's the way this book is for me. It has a nice premise, but really, the creepiness is creepy enough. There aren't any scares. And honestly, the history of the town and the villagers and the happenings at the house (and surrounding area) really didn't connect with each other that well. I think the fact that the author keeps some things a mystery actually detracts from the horror effect.

The whole book comes off disjointed, like it should have been 100 pages shorter while having a narrower focus. The historical events and conversations surrounding them would've been more effective had they been more succinct and less cryptic.

All that said, I do believe this author has talent, and I'll probably read future works. But this one left me unimpressed overall.
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Phil Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars An incredibly detailed and nuanced suspense thriller!
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2015
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An incredible debut from a clearly gifted writer, "House of Echoes" contains nuanced suspense that take most authors years to properly inject into their craft. The Crofts (aka, the "house" in "House of Echoes") becomes a character unto itself through incredibly detailed descriptions.

While billed as a suspense novel, the interactions (internal and external) between the main characters make this book just as much a character study in modern psychology. While this may cause some people searching for a James Patterson-style page turner to bill the book as "slow", Duffy tugs the reader into each subsequent chapter with small breadcrumbs sprinkled throughout, forcing the reader to want to know what happens next.

Advance praise likened this book to Stephen King's "The Shining", which I'm sure was based on the overt comparisons of a family moving from the city to become caretakers of a derelict mansion. I liken it more to another King novel, "Under The Dome"; while the main plot line deals with the apparent supernatural, it is the interactions and traits of the characters themselves that become the main focal points. Additionally, each character is grounded in reality; there are no stereotypical, larger than life personalities. You can picture each and every character as someone you may know. Still, as you get to know each of these characters, the ominous occurances drive you forward with a sense of urgency.

Incredibly well crafted, nuanced, and balanced. A tasty morsel for anyone's suspense/horror palates. I cannot wait unitl Duffy's second novel, if the first is any indication of what we can expect.
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susanna
5.0 out of 5 stars This was an amazing mystery. Loved the characters and the engaging plot
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2016
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This was an amazing mystery. Loved the characters and the engaging plot. I could hardly put it down. The author takes you to the place and gets you inside the minds of the characters with wonderful descriptions and a real understanding of what makes people tick. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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