Good little story

It’s not my book of the year or anything but it was a good story with a decent narrator. I come across a lot of rubbish lately with audio books so it was nice to come across this one! Defo worth a listen.

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enjoyable read

the idea of the story is fascinating and engaging but some of the descriptive work is lacking never really placing you in the story,but it's a good read and I liked the characters within it

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Great Little Gothic Horror

1st off, good narration. Not much variation between characters, but excellent clear reading without any overacting.

As to the story itself, I genuinely couldn't put it down--"The Watchers" reads a lot like a James Herbert novel, if Herbert were a) still alive and b) rather scarier. The book isn't terrifying and it avoids any gore or shock-value descriptions (as in the tradition of gothic horror) but the atmosphere is genuinely creepy and I found all the characters both likable and realistic.

I recently gave up on a Dean Koontz series for being unimaginably insipid, with nauseatingly self-satisfied characters and a tissue-paper plot, and this was essentially the polar opposite: characters who have all the doubts and fears actual humans do, a modern and inventive take on old legends, and a style of elegant, well-crafted prose typically seen in classic literature. In fact, I reckon this is a lovely little treat to listen to, for anyone who likes both horror novels and what's often referred to as "literature" because it combines those 2 things beautifully.

I'd say I'm looking forward to the next book by this author; but as his 2nd book was the free listen that brought me to this, his debut novel, I think I'm out of luck. Believe you me, if he's got a novella or a short story collection somewhere, that's my next stop! Delightful reading for Halloween (aka the month formerly known as October) and I intend to indulge.

Good if you like: James Herbert, H.P. Lovecraft, Mary Shelley

Not like: Aron Beauregard, Richard Laymon

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Excellent

A folklore horror beautifully written and excellently narrated. To say to much would be to give away some of the story but for those who can get lost in the myths and legends of Celtic Ireland it’s a treat!

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if you go down to the woods today

Enjoyed this novel. the story is good and the narration was perfect.
Found some of the story beats a little predictable but the story is told so well it didn't put me off.

listened to it over about 3 days so quite gripping.

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Brilliant

What a fantastic debut!
Loved the ride this creepy book took me on.
At first I found it hard to listen to the narrator but once immersed in the story it all flowed.

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Absolutely chilling!

Often with horror you end up compromising on quality writing in order to read a good scare, but this book is beautifully written and carefully executed. I felt like it was me being watched, the writer is so good at making you feel like you are right there with the characters. Best of all, it had a proper ending. Very much recommend this.

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Disappointed.

It moved through very quickly. To the point that I felt there were unexplained gaps. It’s a shame, I had had high hopes given the reviews.

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Dark and thrilling

Was intrigued by the blurb and very pleased with the exceptional story which kept me listening for hours.

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Gripping!!

Great book, could not stop listening. Finished the audio book in 2 days!! Will definitely read another book from this author.

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