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The Haunting of Highdown Hall

By: Shani Struthers
Narrated by: Sheila Dearden
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Psychic Surveys: Book 1: The Haunting of Highdown Hall

"Good morning, Psychic Surveys. How can I help?"

The latest in a long line of psychically-gifted females, Ruby Davis can see through the veil that separates this world and the next, helping grounded souls to move towards the light - or 'home', as Ruby calls it. Not just a job for Ruby, it's a crusade and one she wants to bring to the High Street. Psychic Surveys is born.

Based in Lewes, East Sussex, Ruby and her team of freelance psychics have been kept busy. Specializing in domestic cases, their solid reputation is spreading - it's not just the dead that can rest in peace but the living too. All is threatened when Ruby receives a call from the irate new owner of Highdown Hall. Film star Cynthia Hart is still in residence, despite having died in 1958.

Winter deepens and so does the mystery surrounding Cynthia. She insists the devil is blocking her path to the light long after Psychic Surveys have 'disproved' it. Investigating her apparently unblemished background, Ruby is pulled further and further into Cynthia's world and the darkness that now inhabits it.

©2014 Crooked Cat Publishing (P)2017 Shani Struthers

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Good but...

Slow and non-compelling. No build. Drones on and on. Good character development. Characters believable.

The author: blames women for the behavior of sexual predators. She obviously does not understand this disease of the mind. Some people are just born sick. Did not appreciate the objectification of women or the unrealistic perception of the world. Disturbing and dismissive about sexual harassment/assault to include date rape and drugging women to rape them. Not graphic...just dismissive and almost seeks to normalize these topics, and garner sympathy for the predators.

The narrator: great but has a slight speech impediment. “R’s” are replaced by “w’s” frequently (thwee instead of three, worwy instead of worry, verwy instead of very, bawwier instead of barrier....ughhhhh). Listen to British narrators often and have never encountered this before.

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Get on with it

This book seemed to drag on in places. It is a good book and one of the type that I love. I do plan on reading the next books in the series.

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Fantastic!

I loved every minute! wonderful narrator, intriguing characters and Jed the ghost dog. Absolutely perfect.

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I did not like it!

I was looking for a supernatural thriller/ghost story. This was a hug a ghost or ghost counselor book. Absolutely no suspense, no thrill. All ghost need is love and told to go to the light is the base of the story. I tried for 5 hrs, 5 wasted hours before I deleted it. Main Character is the most forgettable character I have ever come across and has absolutelyno depth. All she wants is to normalize and mainstream market her psychic business. Really want my audible credit back.
Enjoyed the narrator and the dog.

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Excellent Ghost story

I really enjoyed this ghost story. Sheila Dearden has done an awesome job with the narration. With her accent I was drawn in. I loved the character voices she used. I could feel the emotion coming from her voice.

This was my first Shani Struthers book but will not be my last. I have already added a few more of her books to my wish list.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Exciting!!

The story was fascinating!!! Thrills and chills all in one! Definite recommendation for this one!!

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A great cast of characters I

I truly enjoyed this book! it's fun to listen to and made me happy. it kept me interested without being too generic.

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A different kind of ghost story

At first I was a little skeptical, even after reading some of the positive reviews. I'm more of a gothic ghost story fan, but this was a very good book for me. I enjoyed the woman's voice, and I enjoyed the story .

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Remarkable!

I love everything about this book! Strong plot, brilliant lore building, relatable characters , and the voice actress performed wonderfully! I'm eager to read book two!

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TERRIFIC and Heartwarming.

A ghost story with heartwarming love and beauty. It made me feel warm and wonderful.

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