So penguin audio rerecorded it with james marsters. I loved dresdens interactions with fitz, and i really hope he show up again in a later book. The motif of a cursed object that can be passed from person to person, thus inflicting that person with the curse, and the idea that the person has only a short amount of time to. Of course jim butcher had to write these characters clearly enough to give mr. He got his big break as spike in joss whedons buffy the vampire slayer. James and wrote the short story the guide in tribute. Browse audiobooks read by james marsters sorted by best. I really dont care either way and if i have to repurchase ghost story to get marsters reading then ill just stick with glover, but im glad the option will exist for people who were so bothered by it. Read more ghost stories ghost stories of an antiquary, part ii by m.
Marsters the material to work with, and ghost story is a pivotal novel in the harry dresden story, but even with material as good as this, the other narrator did not bring it to life the way james marsters has. In a 1929 article in the bookman magazine, he summarised the history of the ghost story, picking out those examples of the genre that he returned to again and again. Jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters. Jim butcher reads ghost story chapter 3a of 4 youtube. But, one thing that always happens is i get a variant of the following text youre a cunt, i have finals this month, and here i am reading on the way to class instead of studying. Nov 26, 2012 butcher himself said that ghost story is the least standaloney book of the series and that skipping ahead to it will get a new reader a lot of stuff that is inexplicable. Jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters by prh. James marsters will be narrating the audiobook for the next. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Utterly brilliant, perfectly done, with a flawless audiobook narration, the best ive ever heard from james marsters.
Users who like jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters. Jim butcher announced on his website on june 27, 2011 that james marsters, who had previously recorded all the dresden files novels in audio book form, would be unavailable to record ghost story. Ghost story, the th installment of the highlyacclaimed dresden files series, picks up the story following the shooting. He wrote many of his ghost stories to be read aloud in the long tradition of spooky christmas eve tales.
Written by jim butcher, audiobook narrated by james marsters. Grave peril is a funny, witty, riproaring, seatofyourpants, stayupandreaditinonenight kind of book. Butcher himself said that ghost story is the least standaloney book of the series and that skipping ahead to it will get a new reader a lot of stuff that is inexplicable. In fact, he had been murdered by an unknown assassin. Written by jim butcher, narrated by james marsters. Montague rhodes james 18621936 was a medieval scholar. Reddit s home for the dresden files book series by jim butcher. James marsters recording of ghost story coming out on. This book was originally narrated by john glover but fans had become accustomed to james marsterss performances and didnt want. As of 2019, butcher has written 15 novels set in the dresden files universe, plus a number of. Discount prices on books by james butcher, including titles like nightly bites volume 2. James marsters became a favorite of fans around the world when he played the wildly popular spike, a punkgoth vampire on the critically acclaimed american tv show buffy the vampire slayer. Several months have passed since harrys death tho his body has yet to be recovered. Ghost story the dresden files, book by jim butcher read by john glover produced by penguin audiobooks approx.
Kate mosses top 10 ghost stories books the guardian. Must admit that i was torn in my feelings on this one. Download audiobooks narrated by james marsters to your device. Jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters by. I liked learning more about dresdens past and about how ghosts and ghostly magic works in the dresden files universe. Canon alberics scrapbook by mr james 1894 this is the very first story in the first published mr james collection, ghost stories of an antiquary. Now hes a member of the afterlife, and with this volume we learn the supernatural has more layers and complications than the epa manual.
Browse audiobooks read by james marsters sorted by best selling this month page 1 audiobooks. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Ghost story is book thirteen in the dresden files series by jim butcher and narrated by james marsters. James butcher books list of books by james butcher. Ok, so besides all the feels in this book, theres plenty of action too.
James marsters rerecords audiobook of ghost story by jim. As the title suggests, ive gifted friends or family the dresden files for a couple years now. When marsters didnt do ghost story, i raged like everyone else, but i told myself in my head. In his life, harrys been shot, stabbed, sliced, beaten, burned, crushed, and tortured. Due to a last minute scheduling conflict, james was unable to record the next installment of the dresden files, ghost story, in time to meet the publication deadline. I cant listen to an audiobook series for a dozen books with the. Author montague rhodes james was a medieval scholar by training, and he was interested in the oral storytelling traditio. In celebration of his birthday today, here are five ghost stories by other writers that he loved.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. His job is to forge an alliance between invading canim warriors and the people of alera. The dresden files, book 3 audible audiobook unabridged jim butcher author, james marsters narrator, buzzy multimedia publishing corp. I just finished the latest novel in the dresden files series from jim butcher, and let me tell you im relieved. Here, together for the first time, are the shorter works of bestselling author jim butcher a compendium of cases that harry and his cadre of allies managed. James marsters talks about recording dresden files. Liked some parts of it, was immensely frustrated by other parts. James marsters recording of ghost story coming out on april. The dresden files is a series of contemporary fantasymystery novels written by american.
Like night of the demon, drag me to hell takes elements from jamess story casting the runes. Buy ghost story by jim butcher from waterstones today. But being dead doesnt stop him when his friends are in danger. Although were indebted to john glover for first bringing the book to life or, yknow, afterlife, were thrilled james was available to bring continuity to the series. Once again, wizard harry dresden is up to his elbows in trouble, this time hes assisted by the ever stalwart and faithful cohort, michael a knight of the cross. A novel of the dresden files audible audio edition. From the physical version, to the audiobook version, depends on the person.
Users who reposted jim butchers ghost story, narrated by james marsters. Buy a cheap copy of the collected ghost stories book by m. Ghost story by jim butcher at the best online ebook storage. Users who reposted jim butcher s ghost story, narrated by james marsters. However, ghost story does end on somewhat of a cliffhanger. Not only a fan favorite, marsters has attracted industrywide attention for his work. James continue to influence many of todays great supernatural writers, including stephen king who discusses james in the 1981 nonfiction book danse macabre and ramsey campbell, who edited meddling with ghosts. James is probably the finest ghost story writer england has ever produced. Ghost story the dresden files, book by jim butcher. Except now he has nobody, and no magic to help him. So, as with any series, i recommend you begin with book one. James has 34 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Originally, all except ghost story have been narrated by james marsters. Jan 01, 2011 ghost story is book thirteen in the dresden files series by jim butcher and narrated by james marsters. Listen to ghost story audiobook by jim butcher, narrated by james marsters. In the century since they were first published, jamess stories have never been out of print. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Download and read online for free ghost story by jim butcher. Users who like jim butcher s ghost story, narrated by james marsters. Captains fury is the fourth book in the codex alera series, which chronicles the life of a young man named tavi, now captain of the first aleran legion. I really dont care either way and if i have to repurchase ghost story to get marsters reading then ill just stick with glover, but im glad the option will exist for people who were so bothered by it that they couldnt finish the book. Ghost story audiobook is the th audiobook in the dresden files audiobooks, jim butcher s continuing urban fantasy series about chicago wizard harry dresden.
Dec 31, 2015 ti wests fourth feature film the innkeepers is, to date, his most jamesian. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Download and listen to ghost story audiobook by jim butcher. I liked glover, it only took a few chapters to get used to him. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. At least they had the good sense to go back and get james marsters to record the audiobook after the disappointment that was the original with the fill in narrator. Feel free to discuss the books, television series, comic books, rpg. His stories often use rural settings, with a quiet, scholarly protagonist getting caught up in the activities of supernatural forces. In the meantime, the world has changed and chicago has gone to shit. Harry has awakened to find himself somewhere in the in. These tales are not only classics of their genre, but are also superb examples of.
James marsters returned to read the cold days audio book. Its hotel setting a hotel with a dark and chequered history evokes jamess stories number and rats, which also take place in old inns. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Aside from the obvious its a ghost story the film has many stylistic similarities to jamess work. Therefore, another actor has recorded the audiobook. James is probably the finest ghoststory writer england has ever produced. After six seasons on buffy, he continued the role of spike on the equally popular spinoff, angel. Ghost story has some solid character development especially with regards to harrys introspection during the plots developments and butcher shows grace in his ability to reach back into the events of harrys past and shine new perspective on elements of the story. A novel of the dresden files, book, was narrated by someone other than series regular james marsters, some listeners were disappointed. This book was originally narrated by john glover but fans had become accustomed to james marsterss performances and didnt want a switch in narrators this late in the series. The audio version of ghost story has been rerecorded by james marsters.