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Medicine for the Dead
- The Ulrich Files, Book 2
- Narrated by: Jake Urry
- Series: The Ulrich Files, Book 2
- Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Horror
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Publisher's Summary
The Spirits of Exeter House are Restless
Facing tough times, private investigator Harlan Ulrich takes a job looking after a historic downtown building as a favor to an old acquaintance who's out on business. Settling into the elegant Exeter House for a week-long stay, Ulrich's apartment is beautifully furnished and situated on the top floor, giving him a great view of the city. At first, he thinks it a wonderful opportunity. He's got plenty of coffee, good books to read and the whole building to himself.
At least, that's what he's been told.
It turns out there are others there, in the seemingly empty building. Dark entities that lurk in its shadowed corners.
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Can Harlan Ulrich tap into the building's dreadful past and quell the spirits that walk its halls, or will he lose his mind trying? Join him as he seeks answers in Medicine for the Dead, a full-length novel of supernatural terror and suspense.
Medicine for the Dead is the second book in the Ulrich Files series by Ambrose Ibsen.
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- Simona
- 25-09-2016
Ghosts are trying to tell you something!
Another superb ghost story by Ambrose Ibsen about PI Harlan Ulrich, who now loses his appartment due to money problems. An old acquaintance offers him to house-sit his huge building, Exeter House, for a week while he's on a business trip. Harlan moves in and gets acquainted with a cat and then things starts happining.
Ulrich still has to face his fears for the supernatural which he's the only one to believe and he has to get along with the 'creepy' cat as well. Nobody believes what he sees, so he's determined to continue solving the mystery despite that he's scared. However, he finds out that if you don't help the ghosts solving whats happened in the past, they cannot rest in peace.
Again, it's a brilliant horror-like mystery with a lots of twists of turns and you're constantly curious for what happens next. I'm awaiting the next book with exitement.
The Ulrich Files has the perfect narrator in Jake Urry and I don't even notice much where in the world this story is based and I don't care. Jake is British and does these Ohio-based novels to a 5 star rating and if someone has to pull a scottish accent, Jake is the guy. He has the perfect voice for thrillers, mysteries and horror and knows exactly how to use the right tonal voice performance in the right places of the story. As soon as Jake starts a horror story, I get the chills!
*This book was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review.
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- Natalie @ ABookLoversLife
- 08-05-2017
Excellent second book.
After the events of the first book, Ulrich got some money, but after spending it rather quickly, he is now facing eviction from his flat. An old friend offers him a job of looking after a historic downtown building, which has been newly refurbished and made into luxury apartments, while he is out of town. The opportunity is too good to miss, so Ulrich settles into his fully furnished flat and looks forward to a week long vacation of sorts! But things aren't as they seem in Exeter House and Ulrich will have to get to the bottom of it before it's too late.
Book one was really good, but this was so much better. Ulrich is a flawed character but he really grew on me in the first book, and here, he just shines. He is such an adorable character. Lol. His inner monologues are awesome and I love that he stays who he is no matter what!! He is a teetotaler, well more a coffeetotaler, and is a real scaredy cat ;) Despite having seen something supernatural already, he still finds it hard to believe and uns away a lot of the time. He is just awesome!!!
The plot was creepy as heck and entertaining!! By day, Exeter House is beautiful, by night it's inhabited by crazed.... things. Tormented every night, Ulrich is in a fight for, not only his life, but also his sanity.
In all, this was an excellent second book. It gripped me from the very first page and didn't let go!! This author has created some very creepy, scary mysteries that will leave you wanting more! I am so looking forward to seeing more from this character, who has quickly become one of my favourites.
Jake Urry has once again nailed his performance!! He really does have a voice that can portray the creepiness and spookiness of the book perfectly. He just knows how to read these type of books well and gives his all, all the time. He is a narrator that has made it on to my favourites list!! Highly recommend.
I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
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- Simone
- 08-09-2016
Ibsen and Urry do it Again!
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Ambrose Ibsen and Jake Urry might be my favorite supernatural-thriller duo as author and narrator! 'Medicine for the Dead,' book 2 of The Ulrich Files series, delivers a knuckle biting ghost story that won't be soon forgotten. I absolutely can't wait for book 3 of this series!! I would recommend this audio book to any of my friends who enjoy a good ghost story. Ibsen is a master of this kind of tale and Urry's narration expertly brings the characters to life in a way that kept me on my toes throughout.
This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast.
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- Sherree Liggett
- 06-06-2018
Awesome series
This series is fantastic and the narrator tells a story so I feel like I’m in the room. A+ to the both of you!
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- Toy Mom
- 22-05-2018
Creepy & very good
This book really kept my interest. It was very scary at some parts and I think the writing as well as narrating really brought the story to life. I am hooked on this series. This is the 2nd book in the series and I liked it best based on the story and level of fear it evoked. The picture covers on this series of books is pretty offputting though. I almost didn't buy it based on that. It does depict the story though and I am glad I made the purchase.
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- Shane
- 10-05-2018
really good book!
I like this series now and this narrator! brilliant pairing and lovely to listen to!
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- Natalie reads...
- 10-03-2018
very spooky but fun.
I recommend this author and the narrator did a great job bringing the story to life. I am already downloading the next book the series.
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- Kay
- 20-02-2018
Very enjoyable overlooked series
This series and the narrator seem to get overlooked by more “popular” in the field. I enjoy the ghost story and it’s simple storyline. There isn’t anything too over the top. Mr. Urry is spectacular as always. I wish he would have more books to choose from. HE could probably sell a story before the author could. I would certainly purchase a book he was narrating without knowing a thing about the author!
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- Mac191
- 16-11-2017
Kudos to Ambrose!!
I truly enjoy your books! I'm hooked on titles featuring the same lead characters. It's rather like dropping by a friends' house to find what he's been up to.
Great story and thank you SO much for keeping the cat!! I think you two needed each other.
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- Mark
- 08-09-2017
New fan of this author, can't put it down!
LOVE this series. I've killed 2/3 in two days. Will definitely be reading all of Ambrose's stuff.
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- MeDi
- 22-07-2016
Book 2
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A great creepy filled book with justice and redemption. I am enjoying scaring myself with Book 1 and this book 2. I am getting addicted with this author and the narrator- he is doing a great job.
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- Devilish Accord
- 05-08-2016
I'll Never Be A Building Manager After This!
What made the experience of listening to Medicine for the Dead the most enjoyable?
This book paid hommage to the 1st volume (The Sick House) in the narrative, which I thought was a great way to tie both books together.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Ulrich of course is the ever self-doubful and somewhat unlucky PI. My heart goes out to him. He seems to have gained a lot from this latest experience, so maybe his luck truly is going to change. Book 3 may find him with more confidence perhaps?
What does Jake Urry bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Jake's tone continues to layer the text with authority. Easy to listen to at any time of the day/night.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The descriptions during the fire are the most vivid for me, and bring very clear, and horrific, scenes into minds eye. Powerful stuff.
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It's taken a while to get through the book due to personal circumstances, but I've been totally engrossed all the way through. A very superb second volume to what I hope will be a large long-term collection of stories about Ulrich from the very able pen of Mr Ibsen.
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- Petra
- 19-07-2016
Haunting paranormal suspense story
This is the second book featuring coffee-addicted PI Harlan Ulrich, but it can easily be read (listened to) as a standalone. Harlan has overindulged a bit and is being evicted from his apartment, so when an old acquaintance offers him to stay in a newly refurbished, luxury apartment complex in exchange for guarding the empty place at night, Harlan is quite happy. Except, the place isn't quite as empty and deserted as expected.
I'm becoming quite a fan of Harlan now. We get to see a bit more of his kind side this time, as he becomes quite attached to a cat. His self-deprecating internal monologues are pretty funny.
Similar to 'The Sick House', the first book in the series, the plot turns into an exciting supernatural murder mystery without too much gore, but which is nicely creepy and atmospheric.
The narration was excellent again. It is apparent that Jake Urry is in his element with these menacing, suspenseful storylines. Really great listening.
I received the audiobook in exchange for an unbiased review.
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- robert
- 18-07-2016
sometimes something IS too good to be true
If you could sum up Medicine for the Dead in three words, what would they be?
gritty, spine chilling
Who was your favorite character and why?
Harlan Ulrich, the way the narrator Jake Urry makes him sounds like he come straight out of a film noir from the 60's minus the alcohol
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Ulrich is a tea total P.I. down on his luck, with more money than sense when it comes to his finances and he's got very little money..after being evicted from his apartment after blowing what little he did have on a top of the range coffer filter and grinder instead of paying his rent, he contacts his old school buddy who has just finished refurbishing some 5 star apartments in an old building above a bar in the center of Toledo and needs someone to stay in one of them and keep an eye on the place whilst he goes on a business trip for a week, giving time for Ulrich to get himself together whilst living in the lap of luxury, what seemed like a lucky break turns into a nightmare as Ulrich fights for his life while trying to find out what the hell is going on!
this is the first book I've listen to from either author Ambrose Ibsen or narrator Jake Urry and even though this is the second book in the series you don't miss a beat and is easily taken as a stand alone book,
the tempo of the story was good as it slowly ramped up the suspense and I wasn't found wanting at the finish of the tale.
would recommend!
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- Vicki Goodwin
- 15-07-2016
Story and Narration really kept me riveted.
An Occult horror story that will keep you guessing and wondering what exactly is going on.
The detail wraps you up and create pictures that are clear and vivid images of what he describes. Not going to say too much, but I can say there are some odd, weird creatures in this book.
The protagonist is really a great guy. He is a stress eater, a teetotaler and a Private Investigator that struggles with money. I love his conversations with himself. He is his own worse critic. I get tickled at him when he starts that negative talk. He is a huge Sinatra fan, you can't beat that!
The narration, by Jake Urry, it is to me, just perfect. The voices are just so spot on. He has a full range of voices that he uses to convey the spirit of the story. The characters in the story all have distinct accents and tones.
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- Karole
- 10-01-2021
A New Supernatural
This is a great genre mixing ordinary human detective with supernatural happenings ( or are they). Entertaining
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- Helen
- 26-04-2020
Amazing
I Enjoyed this audio book very much from start to finish great story line too
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- Laura Prime
- 26-08-2016
Heart racing in many parts
This is not generally a Genre I would 'pick' however I am Genre jumping and learning at the moment so thought it be a good idea to try.
I loved it! It was heart racingly scary in parts, and just down right dark in others.
The narrator JAKE URRY had just the voice needed for this book, I am not sure I would have been able to get the character myself , the voice, made it eerie which added to the dark supernatural happenings.
I would buy this for my more believing friends as it would seem a little far fetched for my non believer of spirits friends.
Overall it was a maze of people , apparitions and fear. Definitely a book not to miss.
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