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The Secret of Crickley Hall (Abridged) Audiobook

By: James Herbert
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Read By: Steven Pacey Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2007 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:
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The Caleighs have had a terrible year. They need time and space, while they await the news they dread. Gabe has brought his wife, Eve, and daughters, Loren and Cally, down to Devon, to the peaceful seaside village of Hollow Bay. He can work, and Eve and the kids can have some peace and quiet - and perhaps they can try, as a family, to come to terms with what's happened to them.

Crickley Hall is an unusually large house on the outskirts of the village at the bottom of Devil's Cleave, a massive tree-lined gorge, the stuff of local legend. A river flows past the front garden. It's perfect for them, if a bit gloomy. And Chester, their dog, seems really spooked at being away from home. And old houses do make sounds. And it's constantly cold. And even though they shut the cellar door every night, it's always open again in morning.

The Secret of Crickley Hall is James Herbert's finest novel to date. It explores the darker, more obtuse territories of evil and the supernatural. With brooding menace and rising tension, he masterfully and relentlessly draws the listener through to the ultimate revelation: one that will stay to chill the mind long after the book has been laid aside.

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"Gosh I read this years ago. It was a good plot with likeable characters and quite a disturbing back story. I really enjoyed finding out the secret of Crickly Hall (ha, see what I did there?) and was stunned with the ending. A brilliant read. "

— Colleen (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This story contains exactly what i want in a haunted house tale, an enjoyable read in the dark late at night by candlelight. "

    — Paul, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I have been a James Herbert fan since 'The Rats' was first published and have enjoyed most of his books. This particular novel wasn't exactly bad; it has a good storyline, but I felt that the story was overly long and drawn out. "

    — Adam, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The most cliched and poorly edited of any Herbert novel I have yet read. Wanted to read his next novel but have now decided against it. Very disappointing. "

    — Glyn, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " S'alright!! Not the sort of edgy, scary novel I remember Herbert used to produce ...almost ground to a halt at one stage....far too long a detour into Maurice Stafford's past!!! "

    — Sue, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent TV adaption too "

    — Marcus, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book and to be honest I did find it hard to put down. However the story itself was rather predictable and reminded me of the movie "the Haunting". "

    — Renae, 11/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book in the end, but found it very slow and hard going in the middle. The end was very tense with twists and turns. "

    — Loz, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " loved it :) creepy from start to finish. "

    — Jaki, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this more than expected to. More psychological than horror but a good story. Sad too. "

    — Lisa, 10/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " James Herbert at his chilling best. 600+ pages of non-stop suspense and horror. Couldn't put the book down. A compelling plot with scenes so vividly portrayed, you can see them, hear them, smell them.... and er, be seriously spooked by them! "

    — Anna, 9/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Way scarier than the programme on TV. But honestly, how long would it have taken you to move out of that house? "

    — Safron, 3/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a neat ghost story! Imagine Albert Fish caring for several orphans. The orphan/ghost drama has been done way too much; however, Herbert works his charm and comes up with some genuinely creepy moments. "

    — Mechelle, 2/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So slow to get into ! "

    — Sean, 2/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book... Full of suspense, and quite horrific at times, I couldn't put it down. Cant wait to read some more of his books "

    — Mellie, 7/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Fantastic book, I couldn't put it down. The plot twists and turns and leaves you wanting to read on to find out more!! "

    — Christopher, 7/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " slowish start, but it builds really well "

    — Keri, 7/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " thick book, but so worth it "

    — Elizabeth, 3/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Could not put this book down brilliant from start to finish "

    — Martine, 11/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very entertaining, it's a really good story about ghosts, enjoy "

    — Ronnie,, 7/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Too much of an easy read and a typical ghostly plot for me. Very obvious what would happen next. Not bad though if you want a spooky tale without having to concentrate too much. "

    — Tracey, 6/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This story contains exactly what i want in a haunted house tale, an enjoyable read in the dark late at night by candlelight. "

    — Paul, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book trotted such outrageous cliches I wondered if Herbert was pulling the readers leg, like he had the Horror Cliche Checklist and needed to hit every one. Compared to other great Herbert books this novel provided a real WTF experience. "

    — S.A., 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " slowish start, but it builds really well "

    — Keri, 2/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " thick book, but so worth it "

    — Elizabeth, 1/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A brilliant book, haven't enjoyed a horror so much in a while. It wasn't just out and out blood and guts horror it was more supernatural which i prefer and had a great storyline that was well thought out. DEFINITELY worth reading. "

    — Ria, 1/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Herbert at his best. A real classic haunted house Mystery story! "

    — Bryony, 1/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a neat ghost story! Imagine Albert Fish caring for several orphans. The orphan/ghost drama has been done way too much; however, Herbert works his charm and comes up with some genuinely creepy moments. "

    — Mechelle, 11/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Fantastic book, I couldn't put it down. The plot twists and turns and leaves you wanting to read on to find out more!! "

    — Christopher, 7/31/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A chilling and exciting read! It's a big and long book but it doesn't feel it. I do love James Herbert, oh so scary and detailed. Definitely worth reading for any 'chiller' lovers out there! "

    — Rebecca, 8/10/2009