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The Third Parent

By: Elias Witherow
Narrated by: David D’Andrea
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No one knows where he came from. No one knows what he wants. No one dares ask about his strange physical abnormalities. For a quiet suburban neighborhood, things are about to change. And it starts with a knock at the door.

Follow his rules. Don't call the police. Listen to his lessons. That's what Jack and his family were told. Held captive in their own house, they must face a growing storm of mental and physical trauma as they try to just stay alive.

But even if Jack can survive the horror of his childhood, will his tormentor ever leave him alone? And who is he really?

Who is Tommy Taffy?

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I fell in love with black farm and this story is just as good
I just don't see many authors that have an imagination like this one.
I love these books this is my new favourite author.

my new favourite author

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It was another a teller story by Elias. I’m a fan for life. It’s next century horror fiction for desensitised post gen x. Love love love.

As good as Black farm but in a different setting.

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After listening to The Black Farm, I couldn't resist starting this one. It most definitely didn't disappoint. Elias Witherow is fast becoming my number one favourite author. If you want excellent writing and a hellscape of madness, this is the guy to follow!
Excellent work by the narrator, too. If possible, please actually yell in the loud parts instead of "whisper" yelling. Besides that, I loved it!

Elias Witherow is the new God of Horror

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Elias Witherow is the reason I stopped giving 5 star ratings on audiobooks. i used to be casual about it, but after listening to the black farm books and this new one, I needed to change my habit. Now only the very best get five stars. Witherow is a fantastic writer. Every story hooks me in, the pacing is fantasic, the stories are engaging and genuinely enjoyable. these books are actual "unputdownables".
Also, the narrator was perfect. Tommy Tippy's voice and laugh was absolutely perfect for the character.

Fantastic, as expected

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