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Oracle 3: Murder at the Grandview: Oracle, Book 3
Joshua Jackson returns as FBI psychic Nate Russo in Oracle 3: Murder at the Grandview. When a reunion of longtime friends at an isolated island hotel ends in tragedy, Nate must rely on his terrible gifts and killer instincts to unravel the truth—was it an accident or cold-blooded murder? What secrets do those old friends harbor? And what else is lurking in the Grandview Hotel ... something sinister and unspeakable that may be pulling the strings?
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Published June 12, 2025
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Andrew Pyper
39 books1,110 followersAndrew Pyper was a Canadian author. He published over ten fictional books, including The Demonologist, which won the International Thriller Writers Award, and Lost Girls, which was a New York Times bestseller and Notable Book of the Year.
Pyper also published under the name of Mason Coile.
Pyper also published under the name of Mason Coile.
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July 4, 2025
I didn’t realize til over half way through that Davidson coauthored this because Pyper was battling cancer. This was valiant effort to keeping the trilogy alive while demonstrating passion and friendship at its best.
June 24, 2025
In September of 2024, I was in Toronto to attend DreadCon,.
It was my second trip to Toronto in consecutive years to celebrate something horror with Andrew Pyper. 2023 was to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Andrew’s The Demonologist, and I found myself there a year later, this time to host a panel with Andrew and Craig Davidson about pseudonyms, as all three of us used them in our writing.
When I was out there in 2023, Andrew had revealed to me the news about the upcoming William release as Mason Coile, and – while on the train to the Hockey Hall of Fame – I told him (smugly I might add) that even if he’d not shared the details, I would’ve known he’d have written it because of the prose. I’ve often spoken of Andrew’s writing voice, his prose, and those of you reading this right now who know Andrew’s work inside and out will be nodding your head. Andrew wrote like only Andrew.
After reading both the screenplay and the novel of William, I reaffirmed to Andrew that even under the Mason Coile moniker, it was Andrew Pyper’s writing and he found that hilarious.
So, on the way to DreadCon, Andrew in the drivers seat, myself in the passenger seat, we discussed a bunch of stuff, and I asked Andrew about Oracle 3. I’d like to think I’m a smart fella, though sometimes it takes me a bit to catch on, and Andrew’s reply was one that didn’t click until the details of Oracle 3 were released. He said “It’s done and dusted. It’s currently waiting for Joshua Jackson to find time in his schedule to perform it again but it should be out next year.” And then he added – “We’ll see if this one puts that prose theory of yours to the test.” Now, at the time, I just assumed he’d be referring to the change in structure. Oracle had been a single narrator in a single book. Oracle 2 was a full cast and production with ten episodes. So, returning to a single book single narrator performance was what I thought Andrew had been alluding too.
Alas, I was wrong and it became clear while I was in Toronto for the third consecutive year, in February of 2025, but this time at Andrew’s celebration of life. While there, I was talking to Craig Davidson and I asked him if he could spill the beans on the title of the third Mason Coile book. He’d mentioned in the memorial he’d provided for the Globe and Mail about helping Andrew finish a book, and to the masses, we all assumed that was the third Coile book that’d been mentioned in the Publishers Weekly announcement for Exiles. Craig said he had no idea and that Andrew had done that on his own. (I’ll add, Andrew had mentioned to me in the car ride to DreadCon that the third Coile was done, but wouldn’t share the title either). It clicked then, that Craig had helped finish the third Oracle and this was confirmed when the release information and preorders were announced.
So, that’s a VERY long-winded way of me saying, Oracle 3 had me intrigued. Andrew and Craig previously wrote an unpublished novel together and a short story, but nothing that’d been publicly available. Craig – who is one of the nicest guys in the world – has the monumental ability of being a chameleon when it comes to writing. His structure and prose is very different as Craig Davidson compared to his alter egos Nick Cutter and Patrick Lestewka. That made me hopeful that he could work along Andrew and emulate the Pyper-prose that has been a constant in my life for a decade.
I had no doubt that the narration would be phenomenal – Joshua Jackson’s performance as Nate Russo in the previous two were fantastic – so I was confident there. And, knowing Craig had worked with Andrew through an outline and key points, increased that confidence. But to me – a Pyper super fan – I was still stressing about how it would play out. How Andrew’s series would potentially conclude in the literary hands of another, even if those hands were from one of Canada’s biggest authors.
What I liked: The story follows Nate Russo, along with Claire and Tillman, head to a remote location in northern Ontario to investigate a murder. There, in a derelict former lodge – The Grandview – a reunion of friends was taking place, when one of them met a gruesome ending.
Now, if you’ve read/listened to the previous two audiobooks in this series, you’ll already know that Nate has powers – he can read people, see their thoughts and memories when he touches them and has a dark passenger – The Bone Man. Once on the island, Nate knows there’s more going on than a simple disagreement that turned deadly. Something else is there. Something worse than The Bone Man.
As the story picks up, we learn that two of the friends were also trying to use this trip as a way to get the others to invest in a synthetic drug they’d developed, one that opens your mind and let’s you go on a wonderful trip. Known as Blue Dragon, Nate wonders if the drug might’ve opened the door to something from somewhere else to slip through and infiltrate the Grandview.
Throughout, we get this cat and mouse game, this is it or isn’t it storyline that propels the plot forward. Even as things on the island are revealed and discoveries are made, the listeners never fully get a solid answer. Yes, this is something else. No, this is just a person having a bad trip. But that all begins to change with the introduction of The Traveler.
It’s here that the story really takes off and we go from a mass market thriller to a more straight forward horror story. It’s here where we see the shift from Davidson the literary writer, to Cutter the horror author. Things get dark. Dirty. Mucky. And by God, things get Pyper prosed.
There are brief moments in here where I’d believe Andrew wrote parts of it. From what I gather, and what Craig’s said in interviews and in the author’s note at the end, he wrote this off of Andrew’s outline and the two of them meeting up and discussing things. But my goodness did Craig manage to conjure some truly spot-on and phenomenal Andrew moments throughout.
The ending and epilogue of this both allude to a firm ending for Nate Russo’s journey, but also keep the door freshly open for more, and honestly, seeing what Craig’s done here, I’d be up for more in the series.
Nate Russo is one of Andrew’s greatest creations, and Craig wholeheartedly did that character justice.
What I didn’t like: In this case, the only thing I wasn’t too sure about, was the relationship between Nate and The Bone Man. Coming in, from the previous two, I’d come to believe it was a certain mutually-beneficial arrangement between the two, and it seemed to see-saw back and forth throughout this one. It’s a minor thing, and most likely a very purposeful thing based on how the plot plays out, but it’s what struck me.
Why you should buy this: If you loved the first two, you’ll absolutely love this one. Even though I only could listen to it in 20 minute increments on my drive to and from work each day, I was completed invested and couldn’t wait to dive back in each time. Jackson’s performance was great, and his ability to bring each character to life was spectacular.
Craig Davidson has absolutely delivered a wonderful, loving and phenomenal book in the Oracle series, and I can’t thank him enough for doing this for Andrew and for his fans.
A taut, fast-paced, who-dunnit, the third book in this series proves that Nate’s story is only getting started and I hope we see more entries down the road.
It was my second trip to Toronto in consecutive years to celebrate something horror with Andrew Pyper. 2023 was to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Andrew’s The Demonologist, and I found myself there a year later, this time to host a panel with Andrew and Craig Davidson about pseudonyms, as all three of us used them in our writing.
When I was out there in 2023, Andrew had revealed to me the news about the upcoming William release as Mason Coile, and – while on the train to the Hockey Hall of Fame – I told him (smugly I might add) that even if he’d not shared the details, I would’ve known he’d have written it because of the prose. I’ve often spoken of Andrew’s writing voice, his prose, and those of you reading this right now who know Andrew’s work inside and out will be nodding your head. Andrew wrote like only Andrew.
After reading both the screenplay and the novel of William, I reaffirmed to Andrew that even under the Mason Coile moniker, it was Andrew Pyper’s writing and he found that hilarious.
So, on the way to DreadCon, Andrew in the drivers seat, myself in the passenger seat, we discussed a bunch of stuff, and I asked Andrew about Oracle 3. I’d like to think I’m a smart fella, though sometimes it takes me a bit to catch on, and Andrew’s reply was one that didn’t click until the details of Oracle 3 were released. He said “It’s done and dusted. It’s currently waiting for Joshua Jackson to find time in his schedule to perform it again but it should be out next year.” And then he added – “We’ll see if this one puts that prose theory of yours to the test.” Now, at the time, I just assumed he’d be referring to the change in structure. Oracle had been a single narrator in a single book. Oracle 2 was a full cast and production with ten episodes. So, returning to a single book single narrator performance was what I thought Andrew had been alluding too.
Alas, I was wrong and it became clear while I was in Toronto for the third consecutive year, in February of 2025, but this time at Andrew’s celebration of life. While there, I was talking to Craig Davidson and I asked him if he could spill the beans on the title of the third Mason Coile book. He’d mentioned in the memorial he’d provided for the Globe and Mail about helping Andrew finish a book, and to the masses, we all assumed that was the third Coile book that’d been mentioned in the Publishers Weekly announcement for Exiles. Craig said he had no idea and that Andrew had done that on his own. (I’ll add, Andrew had mentioned to me in the car ride to DreadCon that the third Coile was done, but wouldn’t share the title either). It clicked then, that Craig had helped finish the third Oracle and this was confirmed when the release information and preorders were announced.
So, that’s a VERY long-winded way of me saying, Oracle 3 had me intrigued. Andrew and Craig previously wrote an unpublished novel together and a short story, but nothing that’d been publicly available. Craig – who is one of the nicest guys in the world – has the monumental ability of being a chameleon when it comes to writing. His structure and prose is very different as Craig Davidson compared to his alter egos Nick Cutter and Patrick Lestewka. That made me hopeful that he could work along Andrew and emulate the Pyper-prose that has been a constant in my life for a decade.
I had no doubt that the narration would be phenomenal – Joshua Jackson’s performance as Nate Russo in the previous two were fantastic – so I was confident there. And, knowing Craig had worked with Andrew through an outline and key points, increased that confidence. But to me – a Pyper super fan – I was still stressing about how it would play out. How Andrew’s series would potentially conclude in the literary hands of another, even if those hands were from one of Canada’s biggest authors.
What I liked: The story follows Nate Russo, along with Claire and Tillman, head to a remote location in northern Ontario to investigate a murder. There, in a derelict former lodge – The Grandview – a reunion of friends was taking place, when one of them met a gruesome ending.
Now, if you’ve read/listened to the previous two audiobooks in this series, you’ll already know that Nate has powers – he can read people, see their thoughts and memories when he touches them and has a dark passenger – The Bone Man. Once on the island, Nate knows there’s more going on than a simple disagreement that turned deadly. Something else is there. Something worse than The Bone Man.
As the story picks up, we learn that two of the friends were also trying to use this trip as a way to get the others to invest in a synthetic drug they’d developed, one that opens your mind and let’s you go on a wonderful trip. Known as Blue Dragon, Nate wonders if the drug might’ve opened the door to something from somewhere else to slip through and infiltrate the Grandview.
Throughout, we get this cat and mouse game, this is it or isn’t it storyline that propels the plot forward. Even as things on the island are revealed and discoveries are made, the listeners never fully get a solid answer. Yes, this is something else. No, this is just a person having a bad trip. But that all begins to change with the introduction of The Traveler.
It’s here that the story really takes off and we go from a mass market thriller to a more straight forward horror story. It’s here where we see the shift from Davidson the literary writer, to Cutter the horror author. Things get dark. Dirty. Mucky. And by God, things get Pyper prosed.
There are brief moments in here where I’d believe Andrew wrote parts of it. From what I gather, and what Craig’s said in interviews and in the author’s note at the end, he wrote this off of Andrew’s outline and the two of them meeting up and discussing things. But my goodness did Craig manage to conjure some truly spot-on and phenomenal Andrew moments throughout.
The ending and epilogue of this both allude to a firm ending for Nate Russo’s journey, but also keep the door freshly open for more, and honestly, seeing what Craig’s done here, I’d be up for more in the series.
Nate Russo is one of Andrew’s greatest creations, and Craig wholeheartedly did that character justice.
What I didn’t like: In this case, the only thing I wasn’t too sure about, was the relationship between Nate and The Bone Man. Coming in, from the previous two, I’d come to believe it was a certain mutually-beneficial arrangement between the two, and it seemed to see-saw back and forth throughout this one. It’s a minor thing, and most likely a very purposeful thing based on how the plot plays out, but it’s what struck me.
Why you should buy this: If you loved the first two, you’ll absolutely love this one. Even though I only could listen to it in 20 minute increments on my drive to and from work each day, I was completed invested and couldn’t wait to dive back in each time. Jackson’s performance was great, and his ability to bring each character to life was spectacular.
Craig Davidson has absolutely delivered a wonderful, loving and phenomenal book in the Oracle series, and I can’t thank him enough for doing this for Andrew and for his fans.
A taut, fast-paced, who-dunnit, the third book in this series proves that Nate’s story is only getting started and I hope we see more entries down the road.
June 28, 2025
A Twisted Thriller
Like the previous two, this story follows Nate Russo on a supernatural who-done-it thriller that makes listeners contemplate if what’s in the shadows can manipulate the living or bring out their dark side.
Feeling similar to Stephen King's The Shining and Doctor Sleep, sprinkled with an Agatha Christie mystery, this story was well-paced. (I may have enjoyed it more if I weren't in a mood-read slump, but it was still captivating).
Also, Joshua Jackson's performance was amazing, just as good as the previous books.
Like the previous two, this story follows Nate Russo on a supernatural who-done-it thriller that makes listeners contemplate if what’s in the shadows can manipulate the living or bring out their dark side.
Feeling similar to Stephen King's The Shining and Doctor Sleep, sprinkled with an Agatha Christie mystery, this story was well-paced. (I may have enjoyed it more if I weren't in a mood-read slump, but it was still captivating).
Also, Joshua Jackson's performance was amazing, just as good as the previous books.
July 16, 2025
loved everthing about this! best one of the 3!
September 20, 2025
Rest in peace, Andrew Pyper.
July 3, 2025
Another intense ride with Nate and his FBI pals as they investigate a death on a secluded island with multiple suspects and an unnatural entity lurking near by.
As in the previous two Oracle books this was of course not a straight up normal investigation. Because the FBI doesn't call Nate for those type of cases. Just those cases that have an air of being off-center. You know, Nate's bread and butter. But this case was a bit different. More DARKER than the last two.
Joshua Jackson delivers in creating a world of suspense and woo-woo creepiness and very distinct characters without making them sound like some caricatures. He conveys the female voice without doing that over the top high pitch voice that some voice actors use when trying to do a female voice; which can be annoying when done. No, he changes his tone and the pace in which each character speaks; helping to create a vivid picture in the listener's mind.
Although I liked the story I could feel that something was a bit off in the story telling style compared to the other two books. At the end of the audiobook there is a special message from the co-author Craig Davidson in regards to the original creator of the series, Andrew Pyper, and his untimely passing. Which explained the different vibe I was getting from this story. A vibe of finality.
I'm not sure the series could go on without the wonderful writing of Andrew Pyper. And for that I am sadden. I really enjoyed this series but not for merely actor Joshua Jackson's talented delivery as voice actor narrator but because the stories were so well written. The stories, as this one itself, were gripping. Nothing but a roller coaster ride of who done it mystery with eeriness and suspense I found in the likes of TV shows The X-Files and Fringe.
If this book is the swan song to the series then it was a fine one indeed.
As in the previous two Oracle books this was of course not a straight up normal investigation. Because the FBI doesn't call Nate for those type of cases. Just those cases that have an air of being off-center. You know, Nate's bread and butter. But this case was a bit different. More DARKER than the last two.
Joshua Jackson delivers in creating a world of suspense and woo-woo creepiness and very distinct characters without making them sound like some caricatures. He conveys the female voice without doing that over the top high pitch voice that some voice actors use when trying to do a female voice; which can be annoying when done. No, he changes his tone and the pace in which each character speaks; helping to create a vivid picture in the listener's mind.
Although I liked the story I could feel that something was a bit off in the story telling style compared to the other two books. At the end of the audiobook there is a special message from the co-author Craig Davidson in regards to the original creator of the series, Andrew Pyper, and his untimely passing. Which explained the different vibe I was getting from this story. A vibe of finality.
I'm not sure the series could go on without the wonderful writing of Andrew Pyper. And for that I am sadden. I really enjoyed this series but not for merely actor Joshua Jackson's talented delivery as voice actor narrator but because the stories were so well written. The stories, as this one itself, were gripping. Nothing but a roller coaster ride of who done it mystery with eeriness and suspense I found in the likes of TV shows The X-Files and Fringe.
If this book is the swan song to the series then it was a fine one indeed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2025
After understanding where this last book came from, I feel bad for not liking it and thinking they shouldn’t have published it. I kept thinking the entire book…why are so many series a let down after the first two.
I have a shelf in my bookcase that’s dedicated to books that have changed my perspective, and even though I didn’t care for it, it did make me see the spiritual side of evil (Ephesians 6:12, my favorite verse). This book did a great job of creeping me out.
I have a shelf in my bookcase that’s dedicated to books that have changed my perspective, and even though I didn’t care for it, it did make me see the spiritual side of evil (Ephesians 6:12, my favorite verse). This book did a great job of creeping me out.
August 7, 2025
The main character of this book is a ROTUNDA. Absolute garbage, unless you really love the word ROTUNDA.
June 29, 2025
Not as good as the first two books but when it ended there was the reason why.. knowing that someone helped to write this story makes all the sense as to why the author’s voice was different and the feel for the book was not the same.. it was an okay book a little on the darker side for my liking and not quite as drama induced mystery that I enjoyed in the other two books
July 5, 2025
I highly recommend Oracle 1, 2 & 3. All 3 books were a delight to listen to. Not delightful in that cozy romance way, but delightful in the way of truly great storytelling.
It’s sad that the author, Andrew Pyper, has died of cancer. I love these characters and would happily listen to another 20 books in this series.
Joshua Jackson (Mighty Ducks, Dawson’s Creek, Fringe) is the main narrator of all 3 books, and he’s fabulous.
Andrew Pyper, Craig Davidson, and Joshua Jackson together created the kinds of characters that are so compelling that you want to hear of their adventures over and over again.
Trigger Warning: These books (I’m combining all 3 audiobooks TW’s) have so many triggers, probably too many to list, but I’ll do my best: Death, murder, suicide, ritual sacrifice, bad drug trips, strange entities, physically grotesque ghost, unexplained events.
I found these books to be: Compelling, Psychological Suspense, Thrillers, Urban Fantasy
If you enjoy books, characters, authors and movies like those below - then these 3 audiobooks are 100% worth your time:
M. Night Shyamalan (Signs, The Village, The Happening, Glass)
Dean Koontz (Odd Thomas, Watchers, Phantoms, False Memory, and the Jane Hawk series)
Stephen King (Dreamcatcher, Fairy Tale, Carrie, Firestarter)
Kate Daniels books by Ilona Andrews
V.E. Schwab (A Darker Shade of Magic, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue)
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series by Michael Scott
Overall, I think these 3 audiobooks are Huge Gems and very underrated. I think all 3 deserve a lot of acclaim and attention. Please listen - I’m glad I did!
It’s sad that the author, Andrew Pyper, has died of cancer. I love these characters and would happily listen to another 20 books in this series.
Joshua Jackson (Mighty Ducks, Dawson’s Creek, Fringe) is the main narrator of all 3 books, and he’s fabulous.
Andrew Pyper, Craig Davidson, and Joshua Jackson together created the kinds of characters that are so compelling that you want to hear of their adventures over and over again.
Trigger Warning: These books (I’m combining all 3 audiobooks TW’s) have so many triggers, probably too many to list, but I’ll do my best: Death, murder, suicide, ritual sacrifice, bad drug trips, strange entities, physically grotesque ghost, unexplained events.
I found these books to be: Compelling, Psychological Suspense, Thrillers, Urban Fantasy
If you enjoy books, characters, authors and movies like those below - then these 3 audiobooks are 100% worth your time:
M. Night Shyamalan (Signs, The Village, The Happening, Glass)
Dean Koontz (Odd Thomas, Watchers, Phantoms, False Memory, and the Jane Hawk series)
Stephen King (Dreamcatcher, Fairy Tale, Carrie, Firestarter)
Kate Daniels books by Ilona Andrews
V.E. Schwab (A Darker Shade of Magic, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue)
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series by Michael Scott
Overall, I think these 3 audiobooks are Huge Gems and very underrated. I think all 3 deserve a lot of acclaim and attention. Please listen - I’m glad I did!
July 7, 2025
I wondered why the narrator's voice in this sounded a bit different from the previous two books, and got my answer in the afterword by the book's co-author. I was very sad to hear that the author had died earlier this year, both for his family and also for the fans of his work. It sounds like he had many more "Oracle" books that he wanted to write, and now never will.
Despite the change in voice, I still very much enjoyed this story. The audiobook version is back to being "just" an audiobook rather than the almost-but-not-quite-a-radio-play of Oracle 2, and Joshua Jackson did a great job with it.
The plot itself was a tad more cliche than I like myself. For what it's worth, I might not have noticed or minded as much, perhaps, if I hadn't binged all three novels in the past week, so that might be a little bit on me. ;) And of course I must say that it didn't particularly detract from my enjoyment of the story as a whole.
Despite the change in voice, I still very much enjoyed this story. The audiobook version is back to being "just" an audiobook rather than the almost-but-not-quite-a-radio-play of Oracle 2, and Joshua Jackson did a great job with it.
The plot itself was a tad more cliche than I like myself. For what it's worth, I might not have noticed or minded as much, perhaps, if I hadn't binged all three novels in the past week, so that might be a little bit on me. ;) And of course I must say that it didn't particularly detract from my enjoyment of the story as a whole.
September 24, 2025
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We’re back to the first person narration just in the main character’s head. I continue to thoroughly enjoy the narration of Joshua Jackson. I’m disappointed that there, in all likelihood, won’t be any more entries in the series.
There were two things that made this particular book hit a couple of sore spots.
First - the author passed away at some point during the writing process due to cancer. Leading to my belief that the series will be stopping here. And of course making a bittersweet end to the series. Particularly because this series has been helping me feel closer to mum. This was published in June of this year, so I can’t help but wonder if mum got a chance to read it before she passed. I think she would have liked this one, possibly better than the first two. I wish I had gotten around to these sooner so I could have talked to her about them. I would have loved to ask for her thoughts and theorized and shared with her.
Second - the scene with the nurse talking about the baby, the first time I listened through I wasn’t really paying close attention. The second time, when I rewound it to make sure I caught the important parts… well that one struck close to home. I had to skip through it as they went through all the medical jargon and the experience. I think there might be a LOT for me to unpack from my mum’s hospital adventure.
We’re back to the first person narration just in the main character’s head. I continue to thoroughly enjoy the narration of Joshua Jackson. I’m disappointed that there, in all likelihood, won’t be any more entries in the series.
There were two things that made this particular book hit a couple of sore spots.
First - the author passed away at some point during the writing process due to cancer. Leading to my belief that the series will be stopping here. And of course making a bittersweet end to the series. Particularly because this series has been helping me feel closer to mum. This was published in June of this year, so I can’t help but wonder if mum got a chance to read it before she passed. I think she would have liked this one, possibly better than the first two. I wish I had gotten around to these sooner so I could have talked to her about them. I would have loved to ask for her thoughts and theorized and shared with her.
Second - the scene with the nurse talking about the baby, the first time I listened through I wasn’t really paying close attention. The second time, when I rewound it to make sure I caught the important parts… well that one struck close to home. I had to skip through it as they went through all the medical jargon and the experience. I think there might be a LOT for me to unpack from my mum’s hospital adventure.
September 4, 2025
Here’s the thing I struggled so much with this book. The first book hooked me in I mean anything with Joshua Jackson. I’m probably going to be hooked, but the second one I loved the theatrics. This one they went back to the storytelling like the first book which I do love Joshua Jackson’s voice, but I wish they told it like the second book. This is also the longest I think out of the books. So I really struggle to get through it. I think my interest peaked back up near the ending.
I have to say, knowing the original author Andrew passed away and his friend took over to write the book. It kinda explains why I’m not as much in love with it. And to hear the ending where he even acknowledges the difficulties, he faced writing honestly kind of saved grace in my eyes. Because it’s someone taking over someone else’s story and just trying to help their memory. I kinda do hope he continues the series. Maybe he’ll find his own groove.
I feel like my biggest struggle was the format and how long it was. In the other books, I could see the chapters and kinda know how long the book is this one just felt never ending. I think that’s my biggest struggle. I am glad that they finish the book so even if they don’t continue at least we have an ending.
I have to say, knowing the original author Andrew passed away and his friend took over to write the book. It kinda explains why I’m not as much in love with it. And to hear the ending where he even acknowledges the difficulties, he faced writing honestly kind of saved grace in my eyes. Because it’s someone taking over someone else’s story and just trying to help their memory. I kinda do hope he continues the series. Maybe he’ll find his own groove.
I feel like my biggest struggle was the format and how long it was. In the other books, I could see the chapters and kinda know how long the book is this one just felt never ending. I think that’s my biggest struggle. I am glad that they finish the book so even if they don’t continue at least we have an ending.
July 11, 2025
The story behind the authorship of this book is touching; however, this is the weakest entry in the trilogy because the plot ambles listlessly and failed to be as compelling as the first two books. While the first two books provided some fun takes on old tropes, they also gave me goosebumps several times. This book is clearly well meant, but just failed to give me goosebumps. The tense moments were described ham-handedly and Andrew Pyper's voice was sorely missed. While I definitely appreciate the effort and love from Craig, he just didn't write as compellingly as Andrew did with the first two.
Joshua Jackson does another great job, especially with The Bone Man, but his narration wasn't enough to save the plot which was treading water for most of the listening time.
Joshua Jackson does another great job, especially with The Bone Man, but his narration wasn't enough to save the plot which was treading water for most of the listening time.
September 1, 2025
Nate Russo and his FBI partners are back on another case. This time on a remote island where a group of friends have visited a rundown resort that they had worked at as teens, when one is found murdered. Nate must use his psychic powers to find the killer. When a storm traps them on the island, they find that an ancient evil might never let them leave.
This was one of Pyper’s most exciting stories and his last. Unfortunately, he lost his battle with cancer last year. I know him from Twitter and enjoyed our interactions. He was a true gentleman who always took the time to respond to readers and fellow authors. I’ll miss his stories and our conversations.
Actor Joshua Jackson, who did an exceptional job, narrated the book series.
This was one of Pyper’s most exciting stories and his last. Unfortunately, he lost his battle with cancer last year. I know him from Twitter and enjoyed our interactions. He was a true gentleman who always took the time to respond to readers and fellow authors. I’ll miss his stories and our conversations.
Actor Joshua Jackson, who did an exceptional job, narrated the book series.
September 25, 2025
I would give this book 3.5 stars. I feel the characters are getting a bit more convoluted as the series goes on. This could just be character growth or perhaps an opening up to their truer selves, but I found myself liking everyone less and less.
Our central character goes on a journey that leaves you questioning which way is up, as you're never quite sure what's happening and what's not. With paranormal stories, you're always going to find a bit of that, but with drug-induced trips thrown in, things are bound to get messy.
The story felt a bit disjointed, like it wasn't sure what direction it wanted to take things in.
Our central character goes on a journey that leaves you questioning which way is up, as you're never quite sure what's happening and what's not. With paranormal stories, you're always going to find a bit of that, but with drug-induced trips thrown in, things are bound to get messy.
The story felt a bit disjointed, like it wasn't sure what direction it wanted to take things in.
June 14, 2025
I just learned that Andrew Pyper has passed away, and I was grateful that Craig Davidson took over writing the third Oracle audiobook while Pyper was fighting cancer. Unfortunately, the story stretched longer than necessary, and at times, I almost lost the plot. It felt like Davidson was working to stay true to Pyper's outline, but if he had been the original author, I imagine he would have felt freer to trim the excess. Now that he’s familiar with the characters and the world, I hope he continues the series—I am interested in learning what happens to Nate's powers.
July 22, 2025
Je n'ai pas pu arrêter de l'écouter tellement l'histoire m'intriguait. Des enquêtes mélangés avec le surnaturel sont, pour moi, les plus captivant. Suivre Nate dans la recherche de la vérité me gardait sur le bord de ma chaise cherchant, tout comme lui, le fil conducteur qui réunisse l'ensemble des catastrophes qui se passent sur l'ïle du Grand View. Que dire de la performance de Patrick Labbé par parvient à habiter chacun des personnages les plus sinistres des uns aux autres. Chapeau !
July 22, 2025
There was definitely something different in this one, I figured it had to do with it being co written instead of just Andrew Pyper. I felt it didn’t suck me in and have me biting my nails as much as the first 2. It was still a great listen and I would still recommend it. Sending positive vibes to Andrew and his family and I’m happy Craig Davidson made it possible for us to get the 3rd installment.
Joshua Jackson did a great job especially with the male character voices and The Boneman
Joshua Jackson did a great job especially with the male character voices and The Boneman
July 25, 2025
Listened to it, because I enjoy Joshua Jackson as a reader. Also the author who started these past away and a close friend finished this book for him. I am sad that there may not be anymore.
This is a fun supernatural thriller type book. The main character is deeply flawed, but redeemable. His growth through the three books has been well written.
For me this is great to listen to when I am doing housework and such.
This is a fun supernatural thriller type book. The main character is deeply flawed, but redeemable. His growth through the three books has been well written.
For me this is great to listen to when I am doing housework and such.
August 18, 2025
Another great story about a psychic who can read people by touch. He sees what they have experienced either recently or in their past. In this story he is brought to an island with his partners who work for the FBI. They are tasked with figuring out who of the 5 remaining possibly killed their friend. Many twists and turns to the story, but it kept me on the edge of my seat! Great book! Highly recommend 10/10
August 3, 2025
The treachery in this book made me angry. It does not surprise me with everyone's nightmares coming and lingering about.
I am not sure if this would be the last book, but man, this has been a wild trip in so many ways.
I just listened to the last part of the book, and it made me tear up, not know that the original author went to better days.
I am not sure if this would be the last book, but man, this has been a wild trip in so many ways.
I just listened to the last part of the book, and it made me tear up, not know that the original author went to better days.
September 13, 2025
The storyline was good. I will say this one was one of the hardest ones for me to follow along with. I felt after listening to the second one with multiple character voices was definitely a plus, I know that this one had a co-writer to finish Andrew's series, and they chose to just have Joshua Jackson as the narrator. I love Joshua, as always a plus!
June 19, 2025
2.75 stars rounded up. The only reason to read this is Joshua Jackson's great performance. It's fine and forgettable and not remotely based in reality to the point that it's almost funny. For a free book read by a favorite actor, it's passable
July 4, 2025
Well I really didn’t get into Joshua’s interruption this third read. It actually kind of made me upset but I had to perceive to the end, I didn’t get into the storyline either. So over the top in every way this third instalment. Glad it’s over.
July 24, 2025
The narrator of the audiobook deserves 5 stars alone. Joshua Jackson is captivating.
I love this series / the characters and the creepiness mixed in with FBI investigation. Sad to learn the last instalment was co authored due to Andrew Pyper’s illness and passing.
I love this series / the characters and the creepiness mixed in with FBI investigation. Sad to learn the last instalment was co authored due to Andrew Pyper’s illness and passing.
September 1, 2025
Started as my least favorite in the series but in the end I think i liked some of the differences here. Appreciate the new authors capturing the voice of the previous one and think he did a good job there. Story itself was as entertaining as the last two.
September 17, 2025
I liked the first two in this series, and while I still liked this one, it was not as engaging. The performance was solid, and the overall premise was promising, but the story developed very slowly, and I felt there was repetition.
October 14, 2025
So this didn’t seem to be the same as the other 2. You could tell it was a little bit different. After the end you found out there was a different writer. I didn’t know the original writer had cancer. It was not bad but I was just not very into it like the others
June 16, 2025
Though I wish it would continue, this is a fitting end to a fantastic series. Good narration.
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