A Stir of Echoes, Richard Matheson
A Stir of Echoes, Richard Matheson
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A Stir of Echoes

Author: Richard Matheson

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 6 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/11/2009

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction


Synopsis

Tom Wallace lived an ordinary life, until a chance event awakened psychic abilities he never knew he possessed. Now, he's hearing the private thoughts of the people around himand learning shocking secrets he never wanted to know. But as Tom's existence becomes a waking nightmare, even greater jolts are in store, as he becomes the unwilling recipient of a compelling message from beyond the grave! This eerie ghost story, by the awardwinning author of Hell House and I Am Legend, inspired the acclaimed 1999 film starring Kevin Bacon.

About Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson (1926-2013) is the author of many classic novels and short stories. He wrote in a variety of genres including terror, fantasy, horror, paranormal, suspense, science fiction and western. In addition to books, he wrote prolifically for television (including The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, Star Trek) and numerous feature films. Many of Matheson’s novels and stories have been made into movies including I Am Legend, Somewhere in Time, and Shrinking Man. His many awards include the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Awards for Lifetime Achievement, the Hugo Award, Edgar Award, Spur Award for Best Western Novel, Writer’s Guild awards, and in 2010 he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Koko on 2009-06-01 20:34:07

I thoroughly enjoyed this selection. Will have to rent the movie again to compare. The book seemed to have much more depth. And, Scott Brick's narration, made that happen.

Goodreads review by Peter on May 06, 2020

We are all monsters underneath, so a remarkable quote in the novel. Since Tom Wallace got hypnotized by his brother-in-law at a party he has premonitions. Then the ghost of a strange woman, Helen Driscoll, appears in his home. What is going on with his neighbors Elizabeth and Frank? What role does h......more

Goodreads review by Bill on March 13, 2020

An enjoyable novel about a man hypnotized at a party who then begins to exhibit psychic powers--including the recurrent appearances of a woman who may or may not be a ghost. Matheson--author of I am Legend, numerous classic creepy short stories and many of the best Twilight Zone episodes--has writte......more

Goodreads review by Delee on April 03, 2017

I want you to pretend you're in a theater, an enormous theater. You're sitting near the front.... It is completely black inside. the walls are dark velvet, the floors are covered with dark velvet rugs. It's black inside, absolutely black... Except for one thing. In the whooooole pitch-black theater th......more

Goodreads review by Eloy on January 30, 2022

"Sentía cosas, percibía cosas… cosas que no comprendía, cosas que ni siquiera veía con claridad: fragmentos de extraña percepción; percepciones imposibles de comprender, que fluían y centelleaban por mi mente. Era como estar en una esquina, envuelto por la niebla, viendo pasar por mi lado a personas......more

Goodreads review by Trudi on June 24, 2013

Richard Matheson (1926 - 2013) Thanks for the stories. Before I say anything about this classic bit of horror, I want to put a plug in for the film adaptation. Stir of Echoes starring Kevin Bacon is a truly terrifying ghost story. I always felt it didn't get the attention it deserved because The Sixth......more