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Rest in Agony

By: Paul W. Fairman
Narrated by: Eric VanRensselaer
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Trapped in the meshes of the prince of darkness

Here is a keystone work in the development of the modern horror novel first published in the early 1960s. When Ambrose Sampson dies, everyone in the family considered him the next-best thing to a saint, including his college-grad nephew, Hal. So Hal is outraged when a stranger knocks at the door and tries to strong-arm his way into the house, demanding a work supposedly written by his uncle titled "The Book of Ambrose" and hinting at his uncle's involvement in something dark and sinister. But Hal's outrage turns to horror when he answers the phone and hears a ghostly but familiar voice say, "Hello, Hal. This is your uncle Ambrose."

Hal's horror deepens when he learns his beloved uncle was a practitioner of Satanism and had pledged Hal's sister, Lisa, to the mighty Prince of Darkness. However, Ambrose has repented and begs Hal to help him oppose the forces of darkness he unleashed. Only then can he rest in peace and not in agony! Hal agrees, not knowing that he will face temptations and dangers rarely experienced by mortal men: For in his future like the perils of the House by the Devil's Bend, the Place of Pain, and the Goddess of Dark Waters, along with the unholy temptations of Caress Dillon and Amora Cartwright. And if he survives those, Hall will still have to face the combined forces of a Satanic cult and the awesome power of the Prince of Darkness himself.

"Swift-paced, memorable characters," (Suspense Magazine)

©2004 PageTurner (P)2023 Wordwooze Publishing
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Okay Story

Nothing scary about the book. Maybe a little gruesome at times. Very dated. Would probably make a good 1940-1950 black-and-white movie.
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A fun ride. Would recommend

This story is a fun ride. Definitely dated but still a great listen. If your looking for a modern, violent or ultra scary listen it’s not. It’s more like watching a good classic horror movie. You know the type you could watch anytime it comes on late at night. The narration is fantastic. He keeps the characters interesting and lively right through climax of the story. Would recommend.

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Not horror

This book is not what I consider a true horror store because it was not scary. The story and plot reminds me of an old horror film with a twisted sick, incestuous undertones. I struggled to finish this book. The narrator was awesome but could not save this book. This is my honest, unbiased review that I am leaving here voluntarily.

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