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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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.

Any additional comments?

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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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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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

Any additional comments?

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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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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A New Supernatural

This is a great genre mixing ordinary human detective with supernatural happenings ( or are they). Entertaining

Amazing

I Enjoyed this audio book very much from start to finish great story line too

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.