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The Ulrich Files #2
Medicine For The Dead
The Spirits Of Exeter House Are Restless...
Facing tough times, private investigator Harlan Ulrich takes a job looking after a historic downtown building as a favor to an old acquaintance who's out on business. Settling into the elegant Exeter House for a week-long stay, Ulrich's apartment is beautifully furnished and situated on the top floor, giving him a great view of the city. At first, he thinks it a wonderful opportunity. He's got plenty of coffee, good books to read and the whole building to himself.
At least, that's what he's been told.
It turns out there are others there, in the seemingly empty building. Dark entities that lurk in its shadowed corners...
During his first night, strange things begin to occur. As he makes his nightly rounds, ensuring that the old building is free of intruders, Ulrich finds the place transformed. By day, Exeter House is a treasured local institution. By night, it crawls with the frightening souls of the hateful dead. Tormented nightly by a number of mysterious specters, it's all the investigator can do to hold onto his sanity.
Can Harlan Ulrich tap into the building's dreadful past and quell the spirits that walk its halls, or will he lose his mind trying? Join him as he seeks answers in Medicine For The Dead, a full-length novel of supernatural terror and suspense.
Medicine For The Dead is the second book in the Ulrich Files series by Ambrose Ibsen.
Facing tough times, private investigator Harlan Ulrich takes a job looking after a historic downtown building as a favor to an old acquaintance who's out on business. Settling into the elegant Exeter House for a week-long stay, Ulrich's apartment is beautifully furnished and situated on the top floor, giving him a great view of the city. At first, he thinks it a wonderful opportunity. He's got plenty of coffee, good books to read and the whole building to himself.
At least, that's what he's been told.
It turns out there are others there, in the seemingly empty building. Dark entities that lurk in its shadowed corners...
During his first night, strange things begin to occur. As he makes his nightly rounds, ensuring that the old building is free of intruders, Ulrich finds the place transformed. By day, Exeter House is a treasured local institution. By night, it crawls with the frightening souls of the hateful dead. Tormented nightly by a number of mysterious specters, it's all the investigator can do to hold onto his sanity.
Can Harlan Ulrich tap into the building's dreadful past and quell the spirits that walk its halls, or will he lose his mind trying? Join him as he seeks answers in Medicine For The Dead, a full-length novel of supernatural terror and suspense.
Medicine For The Dead is the second book in the Ulrich Files series by Ambrose Ibsen.
139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 20, 2016
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Ambrose Ibsen
62 books668 followersOnce upon a time, a young Ambrose Ibsen discovered a collection of ghost stories on his father's bookshelf. He was never the same again.
Apart from horror fiction, he enjoys good coffee, brewed strong.
Apart from horror fiction, he enjoys good coffee, brewed strong.
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July 19, 2016
This is the second book featuring coffee-addicted PI Harlan Ulrich, but it can easily be read as a standalone. Harlan has overindulged a bit and is being evicted from his apartment, so when an old acquaintance offers him to stay in a newly refurbished, luxury apartment complex in exchange for guarding the empty place at night, Harlan is quite happy. Except, the place isn't quite as empty and deserted as expected.
I'm becoming quite a fan of Harlan now. We get to see a bit more of his kind side this time, as he becomes quite attached to a cat. His self-deprecating internal monologues are pretty funny.
Similar to The Sick House, the first book in the series, the plot turns into an exciting supernatural murder mystery without too much gore, but which is nicely creepy and atmospheric.
The narration was excellent again. It is apparent that Jake Urry is in his element with these menacing, suspenseful storylines. Really great listening.
I received the audiobook in exchange for an unbiased review.
I'm becoming quite a fan of Harlan now. We get to see a bit more of his kind side this time, as he becomes quite attached to a cat. His self-deprecating internal monologues are pretty funny.
Similar to The Sick House, the first book in the series, the plot turns into an exciting supernatural murder mystery without too much gore, but which is nicely creepy and atmospheric.
The narration was excellent again. It is apparent that Jake Urry is in his element with these menacing, suspenseful storylines. Really great listening.
I received the audiobook in exchange for an unbiased review.
July 15, 2016
An Occult horror story that will keep you guessing and wondering what exactly is going on.
The detail wraps you up and create pictures that are clear and vivid images of what he describes. Not going to say too much, but I can say there are some odd, weird creatures in this book.
The protagonist is really a great guy. He is a stress eater, a teetotaler and a Private Investigator that struggles with money. I love his conversations with himself. He is his own worse critic. I get tickled at him when he starts that negative talk. He is a huge Sinatra fan, you can't beat that!
The narration, by Jake Urry, it is to me, just perfect. The voices are just so spot on. He has a full range of voices that he uses to convey the spirit of the story. The characters in the story all have distinct accents and tones.
The detail wraps you up and create pictures that are clear and vivid images of what he describes. Not going to say too much, but I can say there are some odd, weird creatures in this book.
The protagonist is really a great guy. He is a stress eater, a teetotaler and a Private Investigator that struggles with money. I love his conversations with himself. He is his own worse critic. I get tickled at him when he starts that negative talk. He is a huge Sinatra fan, you can't beat that!
The narration, by Jake Urry, it is to me, just perfect. The voices are just so spot on. He has a full range of voices that he uses to convey the spirit of the story. The characters in the story all have distinct accents and tones.
May 8, 2017
After the events of the first book, Ulrich got some money, but after spending it rather quickly, he is now facing eviction from his flat. An old friend offers him a job of looking after a historic downtown building, which has been newly refurbished and made into luxury apartments, while he is out of town. The opportunity is too good to miss, so Ulrich settles into his fully furnished flat and looks forward to a week long vacation of sorts! But things aren't as they seem in Exeter House and Ulrich will have to get to the bottom of it before it's too late.
Book one was really good, but this was so much better. Ulrich is a flawed character but he really grew on me in the first book, and here, he just shines. He is such an adorable character. Lol. His inner monologues are awesome and I love that he stays who he is no matter what!! He is a teetotaler, well more a coffeetotaler, and is a real scaredy cat ;) Despite having seen something supernatural already, he still finds it hard to believe and uns away a lot of the time. He is just awesome!!!
The plot was creepy as heck and entertaining!! By day, Exeter House is beautiful, by night it's inhabited by crazed.... things. Tormented every night, Ulrich is in a fight for, not only his life, but also his sanity.
In all, this was an excellent second book. It gripped me from the very first page and didn't let go!! This author has created some very creepy, scary mysteries that will leave you wanting more! I am so looking forward to seeing more from this character, who has quickly become one of my favourites.
Jake Urry has once again nailed his performance!! He really does have a voice that can portray the creepiness and spookiness of the book perfectly. He just knows how to read these type of books well and gives his all, all the time. He is a narrator that has made it on to my favourites list!! Highly recommend.
I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
Book one was really good, but this was so much better. Ulrich is a flawed character but he really grew on me in the first book, and here, he just shines. He is such an adorable character. Lol. His inner monologues are awesome and I love that he stays who he is no matter what!! He is a teetotaler, well more a coffeetotaler, and is a real scaredy cat ;) Despite having seen something supernatural already, he still finds it hard to believe and uns away a lot of the time. He is just awesome!!!
The plot was creepy as heck and entertaining!! By day, Exeter House is beautiful, by night it's inhabited by crazed.... things. Tormented every night, Ulrich is in a fight for, not only his life, but also his sanity.
In all, this was an excellent second book. It gripped me from the very first page and didn't let go!! This author has created some very creepy, scary mysteries that will leave you wanting more! I am so looking forward to seeing more from this character, who has quickly become one of my favourites.
Jake Urry has once again nailed his performance!! He really does have a voice that can portray the creepiness and spookiness of the book perfectly. He just knows how to read these type of books well and gives his all, all the time. He is a narrator that has made it on to my favourites list!! Highly recommend.
I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
January 18, 2023
HBO would do well to buy the film rights of The Ulrich files in advance. Just like the first part, the second part also contains macabre visual passages that are ideal to be made into a film. Is that all? No, because the story also has something to tell the reader.
In 'Medicine for the Dead' (2016) the contrast between light and dark forms a leitmotif. This contrast is not only literally present when Harlan Ulrich makes his rounds through Exeter House, but also figuratively, in my experience, similarities can be found between this contrast and the theme and characters. Ibsen knows how to use this contrast in the right way, so that it has added value in the story. This creates depth and makes the characters more complex.
Primarily, the second volume of the Ulrich Files is about Harlan Ulrich being automated with paranormal activity while on assignment at Exeter House. In addition, in my experience, the story is about abuse of power and with this theme in mind, this lurid must-read will become literature in my experience.
The fear symbolism in the story is once again amazing! Not only visually, Ibsen knows how to scare the hell out of the readers with the ghosts in this story. From the theme of abuse of power, the spirits show that this is related to guilt. In my reading experience, the deeds can be derived from selfishness, leaving their traces in the form of ghosts. In this way they not only embody a piece of intense history, but also the guilt of the perpetrator(s). This way they not only become scary, but they also get something tragic, so that they stay with the reader in the literal and figurative sense.
And another strong point is the development in Harlan Ulrich's intent. With both hands he jibes at the chance to live in Exeter House, because he will have a roof over his head. As the story progresses, this slowly but surely changes because everything he sees and experiences at night. In chapter 20, he discovers that the ghosts he sees may become. Even though he doesn't want to take that responsibility, it still makes his sense of justice that he does by the underlying events that happened in the house to bring it to light. And that makes him a character that you as a reader will love!
So 'Medicine for the Dead' is a must for fans of ghost stories because of the terrifying ghosts, gripping tension and layering that the literary makes. Not forgetting the great Harlan Ulrich. It is to be hoped that the film rights will be sold at some point, because it would make a great HBO serie.
In 'Medicine for the Dead' (2016) the contrast between light and dark forms a leitmotif. This contrast is not only literally present when Harlan Ulrich makes his rounds through Exeter House, but also figuratively, in my experience, similarities can be found between this contrast and the theme and characters. Ibsen knows how to use this contrast in the right way, so that it has added value in the story. This creates depth and makes the characters more complex.
Primarily, the second volume of the Ulrich Files is about Harlan Ulrich being automated with paranormal activity while on assignment at Exeter House. In addition, in my experience, the story is about abuse of power and with this theme in mind, this lurid must-read will become literature in my experience.
The fear symbolism in the story is once again amazing! Not only visually, Ibsen knows how to scare the hell out of the readers with the ghosts in this story. From the theme of abuse of power, the spirits show that this is related to guilt. In my reading experience, the deeds can be derived from selfishness, leaving their traces in the form of ghosts. In this way they not only embody a piece of intense history, but also the guilt of the perpetrator(s). This way they not only become scary, but they also get something tragic, so that they stay with the reader in the literal and figurative sense.
And another strong point is the development in Harlan Ulrich's intent. With both hands he jibes at the chance to live in Exeter House, because he will have a roof over his head. As the story progresses, this slowly but surely changes because everything he sees and experiences at night. In chapter 20, he discovers that the ghosts he sees may become. Even though he doesn't want to take that responsibility, it still makes his sense of justice that he does by the underlying events that happened in the house to bring it to light. And that makes him a character that you as a reader will love!
So 'Medicine for the Dead' is a must for fans of ghost stories because of the terrifying ghosts, gripping tension and layering that the literary makes. Not forgetting the great Harlan Ulrich. It is to be hoped that the film rights will be sold at some point, because it would make a great HBO serie.
March 21, 2021
I am absolutely loving the Ulrich files! I'm a big Ambrose Ibsen fan anyway, and I also love the narrator for this series. These are some great ghost stories solved by the private eye and it's hard to find a stopping place as I am listening to them. Lots of fun and highly recommended by me
August 9, 2016
This book was terrifying and yet so well done, I couldn't put down. Ambrose Ibsen is a wonderful horror writer. He brings you through the fearful places and makes you shiver and look over your shoulder while reading.
June 18, 2017
Note: Even though this is Book 2 in the series, it works fine as a stand alone novel.
Harlan Ulrich is a private investigator whose coffee addiction has led him into financial embarrassment. He’s about to be homeless, but a homeless man with an excellent coffee maker. Some friends of his insisted on inviting him to the bar even though he doesn’t drink. There he meets an old acquaintance who offers him a place to stay provided he looks after the building, which is being renovated. Of course, Harlan can’t turn this down.
The Exeter House has quite the history but the bar downstairs and the soon to be open apartments on the upper floors promise it another life. Vagrants living in the building has been a problem in the past and now Harlan has to walk the building at odd hours of the night to ensure no one is messing about. Of course, something spooky happens followed by more spooky things happening.
The covers for this series make it look like there will be a gorefest but really, there isn’t. There are a few scenes that depict some horror, but the author uses these wisely and they drive home the torture these spirits are in as unfinished business from their life remains to be seen to. Lucky for them, Harlan can see and hear them. Unlucky for Harlan as this keeps him from sleeping.
I loved the cat Sparkles! He added some amusement and suspense to the story in good measure. I look forward to seeing him in future stories. I think the added responsibility is good for Harlan too. Hopefully he will manage his coffee addiction wisely in the future so that he and Sparkles maintain a roof over their heads.
This tale does have two weaknesses and those are that it has a small cast of characters and there’s only 1 female. There’s Harlan, Sparkles, Harlan’s 2 friends from the bar, the old acquaintance that has him building sitting, and the barman working the bar downstairs. Pretty soon this turns into a missing persons case and there’s only so many players I can squint at suspiciously. Early on it was apparent who was most likely involved. With that said, I was surprised by the number of dead, and so was Harlan. Obviously, I would like a better gender balance but that’s not always possible with a small cast.
Once again, Harlan has helped a flailing spirit set things right. For a few moments there, it looked like things could go very badly for Harlan, but since I know there’s a 3rd book in the series, I wasn’t too worried. This was a very satisfying story, despite being able to pick out the culprit early on. I love how Harlan has to argue with himself, convincing himself of what he’s seen and heard, and then using his detective mind to dig into it a bit deeper. In the first book, he stumbled into the paranormal. In this tale, he’s got the experience to build on and I feel he’s really becoming that paranormal investigator the dead so desperately need.
I received a free copy of this book via The Audiobook Worm.
The Narration: Jake Urry really brings something to these books. Yes, he does have a British accent for some of the words, but I can totally believe Harlan Ulrich is simply a very proper speaking gent that happens to live in Toledo, Ohio. He does great with the other voices as well, keeping each distinct. Harlan goes through a variety of emotions in this book and Urry brought them all to life.
Harlan Ulrich is a private investigator whose coffee addiction has led him into financial embarrassment. He’s about to be homeless, but a homeless man with an excellent coffee maker. Some friends of his insisted on inviting him to the bar even though he doesn’t drink. There he meets an old acquaintance who offers him a place to stay provided he looks after the building, which is being renovated. Of course, Harlan can’t turn this down.
The Exeter House has quite the history but the bar downstairs and the soon to be open apartments on the upper floors promise it another life. Vagrants living in the building has been a problem in the past and now Harlan has to walk the building at odd hours of the night to ensure no one is messing about. Of course, something spooky happens followed by more spooky things happening.
The covers for this series make it look like there will be a gorefest but really, there isn’t. There are a few scenes that depict some horror, but the author uses these wisely and they drive home the torture these spirits are in as unfinished business from their life remains to be seen to. Lucky for them, Harlan can see and hear them. Unlucky for Harlan as this keeps him from sleeping.
I loved the cat Sparkles! He added some amusement and suspense to the story in good measure. I look forward to seeing him in future stories. I think the added responsibility is good for Harlan too. Hopefully he will manage his coffee addiction wisely in the future so that he and Sparkles maintain a roof over their heads.
This tale does have two weaknesses and those are that it has a small cast of characters and there’s only 1 female. There’s Harlan, Sparkles, Harlan’s 2 friends from the bar, the old acquaintance that has him building sitting, and the barman working the bar downstairs. Pretty soon this turns into a missing persons case and there’s only so many players I can squint at suspiciously. Early on it was apparent who was most likely involved. With that said, I was surprised by the number of dead, and so was Harlan. Obviously, I would like a better gender balance but that’s not always possible with a small cast.
Once again, Harlan has helped a flailing spirit set things right. For a few moments there, it looked like things could go very badly for Harlan, but since I know there’s a 3rd book in the series, I wasn’t too worried. This was a very satisfying story, despite being able to pick out the culprit early on. I love how Harlan has to argue with himself, convincing himself of what he’s seen and heard, and then using his detective mind to dig into it a bit deeper. In the first book, he stumbled into the paranormal. In this tale, he’s got the experience to build on and I feel he’s really becoming that paranormal investigator the dead so desperately need.
I received a free copy of this book via The Audiobook Worm.
The Narration: Jake Urry really brings something to these books. Yes, he does have a British accent for some of the words, but I can totally believe Harlan Ulrich is simply a very proper speaking gent that happens to live in Toledo, Ohio. He does great with the other voices as well, keeping each distinct. Harlan goes through a variety of emotions in this book and Urry brought them all to life.
June 1, 2017
Synopsis:
Harlan Ulrich seems out of luck, but then he meets a former high school pal who offers him free lodging for a week in Exeter House. All Harlan is supposed to do, is doing a couple of rounds through the still empty house, which is being renovated, to make sure that no squatters ruin the place.
Harlan moves into the model apartment which is fully furbished, and he thinks himself in heaven — until strange things happen. Harlan soon feels threatened, and although he tries hard, there is no logical explanation for the goings-on in the house come night.
With nowhere else to go at such short notice, Harlan decides to figure out what is happening, and faces the evil spirits.
My thoughts:
I already thought The Sick House (The Ulrich Files #1) was creepy, but I was glad that I listened to about half of Medicine for the Dead in plain daylight!
And then I made a mistake: I did what is my habit: I went to bed, listening to the book. And naturally, I couldn’t fall asleep. The story is super creepy, and I’m not just referring to the ghosts, or apparition, spirits or just visions — the things happening in real are what took my breath away and kept me from falling asleep. Oh, my, Harlan! There was absolutely no chance to fall asleep, or even stop listening until I knew the outcome! Let me give you one advice: don’t listen (or read) this book in bed! Jake Urry’s narration adds greatly to the effect, the creepy atmosphere, the terror Ulrich feels. It’s once again an excellent narration, transferring all the horror directly into your head. Well,maybe I’m especially susceptible, I don’t know. However, I think there’s an inherit fear of all things unknown and/or inexplicable in each of us, and Ambrose Ibsen’s story appeals to that fear — while Jake Urry does his best to make it seem real.
This is another great occult thriller, and I look forward to listening to book #3 (Darkside Blues) in that series.
Disclosure: I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
Harlan Ulrich seems out of luck, but then he meets a former high school pal who offers him free lodging for a week in Exeter House. All Harlan is supposed to do, is doing a couple of rounds through the still empty house, which is being renovated, to make sure that no squatters ruin the place.
Harlan moves into the model apartment which is fully furbished, and he thinks himself in heaven — until strange things happen. Harlan soon feels threatened, and although he tries hard, there is no logical explanation for the goings-on in the house come night.
With nowhere else to go at such short notice, Harlan decides to figure out what is happening, and faces the evil spirits.
My thoughts:
I already thought The Sick House (The Ulrich Files #1) was creepy, but I was glad that I listened to about half of Medicine for the Dead in plain daylight!
And then I made a mistake: I did what is my habit: I went to bed, listening to the book. And naturally, I couldn’t fall asleep. The story is super creepy, and I’m not just referring to the ghosts, or apparition, spirits or just visions — the things happening in real are what took my breath away and kept me from falling asleep. Oh, my, Harlan! There was absolutely no chance to fall asleep, or even stop listening until I knew the outcome! Let me give you one advice: don’t listen (or read) this book in bed! Jake Urry’s narration adds greatly to the effect, the creepy atmosphere, the terror Ulrich feels. It’s once again an excellent narration, transferring all the horror directly into your head. Well,maybe I’m especially susceptible, I don’t know. However, I think there’s an inherit fear of all things unknown and/or inexplicable in each of us, and Ambrose Ibsen’s story appeals to that fear — while Jake Urry does his best to make it seem real.
This is another great occult thriller, and I look forward to listening to book #3 (Darkside Blues) in that series.
Disclosure: I received this audiobook at no-cost from Audiobookworm Promotions. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
August 9, 2017
This story was the true definition of "gripping". This was a fantastic ghost story! It was really pretty creepy at times (not gory though, just ghostly LOL),. It did give me chills a few times.
I liked this one much better than the first one. This storyline was more developed, it flowed better, and was more fun and creepy!
The ghostliness of the book is pretty high. So if you like ghosts stories this one has a lot in it. But, it is also very suspenseful and a good mystery.
Great character development. I liked Harlan, even though he was supposed to be kind of unlikable. He is the "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" kind of guy. Loved Sparkles the cat, even if Harlan didn't take to him right away (the cat did grow on him though) I love a story with a cat in it!
There is a third book which I would love to get a copy for review, but no one I know is offering it - I may just have to buy it! GASP! I know, right?! But, I have to have it!
And... once again the Narrator - Jake Urry did a fantastic job! Flawless.
If you love a good ghost story then this one is definitely a good one to pick up!
I was so busy the day (yes, I listened to it in one day!) I listened to it, I carried it around the house with me!
I voluntarily posted this review after receiving a copy of this audiobook from Jess the Audiobookworm - Thank You!
I liked this one much better than the first one. This storyline was more developed, it flowed better, and was more fun and creepy!
The ghostliness of the book is pretty high. So if you like ghosts stories this one has a lot in it. But, it is also very suspenseful and a good mystery.
Great character development. I liked Harlan, even though he was supposed to be kind of unlikable. He is the "what-you-see-is-what-you-get" kind of guy. Loved Sparkles the cat, even if Harlan didn't take to him right away (the cat did grow on him though) I love a story with a cat in it!
There is a third book which I would love to get a copy for review, but no one I know is offering it - I may just have to buy it! GASP! I know, right?! But, I have to have it!
And... once again the Narrator - Jake Urry did a fantastic job! Flawless.
If you love a good ghost story then this one is definitely a good one to pick up!
I was so busy the day (yes, I listened to it in one day!) I listened to it, I carried it around the house with me!
I voluntarily posted this review after receiving a copy of this audiobook from Jess the Audiobookworm - Thank You!
May 18, 2017
After reading/listening to The Sick House (Review Here) I rapidly moved on to book two in the trilogy. Medicine for the Dead once again features Harlan Ulrich, the down on his luck PI. He really does seem to land the crumby cases.
This time he accepts a week long lease in an apartment in return for ‘house sitting’ the majestic Exeter House. All is well by day, he mooches around content so long as he has his coffee, something to read and peace and quiet. Now Harlan is a grumpy old codger but I’m learning to like his quirky ways. Intent on being alone he wasn’t too impressed to find he would be sharing the living space with a CAT .. Sparkles met his match in Harlan but eventually a truce is called, this demonstrated a softer side in Harlan and was the turning point for my growing affection.
As night looms things take on a more sinister feel in the house and that’s when the story livens up. It gets creepy, eerie and tension mounts. Can Harlan defeat the evilness that plagues his mind. Yet again I’m tormented by rats, they tend to appear in these books!
While I enjoyed book one this part captured my imagination on a different level, almost as though Harlan has matured in his role. I now have the pleasure of book three, Darkside Blues.
Yet again I must compliment Jake Urry on the narration, without a doubt he brings the whole tale and situation to life. An exceptionally gifted story-teller with an addictive voice.
My thanks to the author for creating a captivating story and thanks to Jess at An Audiobookworm for the copy which I reviewed voluntarily.
This time he accepts a week long lease in an apartment in return for ‘house sitting’ the majestic Exeter House. All is well by day, he mooches around content so long as he has his coffee, something to read and peace and quiet. Now Harlan is a grumpy old codger but I’m learning to like his quirky ways. Intent on being alone he wasn’t too impressed to find he would be sharing the living space with a CAT .. Sparkles met his match in Harlan but eventually a truce is called, this demonstrated a softer side in Harlan and was the turning point for my growing affection.
As night looms things take on a more sinister feel in the house and that’s when the story livens up. It gets creepy, eerie and tension mounts. Can Harlan defeat the evilness that plagues his mind. Yet again I’m tormented by rats, they tend to appear in these books!
While I enjoyed book one this part captured my imagination on a different level, almost as though Harlan has matured in his role. I now have the pleasure of book three, Darkside Blues.
Yet again I must compliment Jake Urry on the narration, without a doubt he brings the whole tale and situation to life. An exceptionally gifted story-teller with an addictive voice.
My thanks to the author for creating a captivating story and thanks to Jess at An Audiobookworm for the copy which I reviewed voluntarily.
March 19, 2021
I am enjoying these stories in that while they are rooted in very mundane criminal activities the supernatural aspects that are added make for an enjoyable format. The character Harlan is a believable person who has flaws which people can relate to, I found this a bonus to the stories and made his journey through this and past books more plausible. Well worth getting.
January 15, 2018
Spooktastic!!
Ooooo Harlan P.I. is growing on me! I enjoyed this book, it flowed really well.
The author seems more confident in his writing of this book... a well put together,... mystery spookfest.
Oh well, book 3 is calling!! TTFN 😊
Ooooo Harlan P.I. is growing on me! I enjoyed this book, it flowed really well.
The author seems more confident in his writing of this book... a well put together,... mystery spookfest.
Oh well, book 3 is calling!! TTFN 😊
March 29, 2025
Not liking this series but since there's only one book left I'll give it a go. Ulrich gets to babysit a building, for an old high school friend, that's haunted. Will he solve the case of why there are ghosts there? And will he find a place to live? Quick read. Story was alright not great.
September 20, 2021
What can I say, I like Harlan. He loves coffee as much as I do. I like the writing too, I would discribe it as a mix of mistery, horror and crime.
March 5, 2019
I loved this book. Horror and Suspense in one place. This book had a great plot and continued to keep me reading well past my bedtime.
September 25, 2016
Ghosts are trying to tell you something!
Another superb ghost story by Ambrose Ibsen about PI Harlan Ulrich, who now loses his appartment due to money problems. An old acquaintance offers him to house-sit his huge building, Exeter House, for a week while he's on a business trip. Harlan moves in and gets acquainted with a cat and then things starts happining.
Ulrich still has to face his fears for the supernatural which he's the only one to believe and he has to get along with the 'creepy' cat as well. Nobody believes what he sees, so he's determined to continue solving the mystery despite that he's scared. However, he finds out that if you don't help the ghosts solving whats happened in the past, they cannot rest in peace.
Again, it's a brilliant horror-like mystery with a lots of twists of turns and you're constantly curious for what happens next. I'm awaiting the next book with exitement.
The Ulrich Files has the perfect narrator in Jake Urry and I don't even notice much where in the world this story is based and I don't care. Jake is British and does these Ohio-based novels to a 5 star rating and if someone has to pull a scottish accent, Jake is the guy. He has the perfect voice for thrillers, mysteries and horror and knows exactly how to use the right tonal voice performance in the right places of the story. As soon as Jake starts a horror story, I get the chills!
*This book was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review.
Another superb ghost story by Ambrose Ibsen about PI Harlan Ulrich, who now loses his appartment due to money problems. An old acquaintance offers him to house-sit his huge building, Exeter House, for a week while he's on a business trip. Harlan moves in and gets acquainted with a cat and then things starts happining.
Ulrich still has to face his fears for the supernatural which he's the only one to believe and he has to get along with the 'creepy' cat as well. Nobody believes what he sees, so he's determined to continue solving the mystery despite that he's scared. However, he finds out that if you don't help the ghosts solving whats happened in the past, they cannot rest in peace.
Again, it's a brilliant horror-like mystery with a lots of twists of turns and you're constantly curious for what happens next. I'm awaiting the next book with exitement.
The Ulrich Files has the perfect narrator in Jake Urry and I don't even notice much where in the world this story is based and I don't care. Jake is British and does these Ohio-based novels to a 5 star rating and if someone has to pull a scottish accent, Jake is the guy. He has the perfect voice for thrillers, mysteries and horror and knows exactly how to use the right tonal voice performance in the right places of the story. As soon as Jake starts a horror story, I get the chills!
*This book was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review.
February 11, 2017
Much better than the first
I was a bit crabby by the time I finished "Silk House". I complained about the proofreading, the repetitiousness, and the confusion I felt. The characters were still so interesting that I bought this one. I found the writing much improved and some new interesting characters, as well. I'm a cat person and I hope the cat reappears in future volumes. However, please don't change the cat's name.
I was a bit crabby by the time I finished "Silk House". I complained about the proofreading, the repetitiousness, and the confusion I felt. The characters were still so interesting that I bought this one. I found the writing much improved and some new interesting characters, as well. I'm a cat person and I hope the cat reappears in future volumes. However, please don't change the cat's name.
July 26, 2016
This is the second book in the PI Ulrich series and it holds up to the first one.Poor Ulrich loses his apartment for bouncing check.As it turns out an old acquaintance has a model apartment he can move in to if he;ll just patrol the place at night for the week.It sounds easy so he and Sparkles,the apartment cat,start their adventure together.There are noises,an inhaler is found,no one is there.He tries everything to explain it but has to admit that it is ghosts.Through twists and turns we are led through the land of the macabre.LOVED it!
I was given this book free to review honestly.I can't wait until book three!
I was given this book free to review honestly.I can't wait until book three!
August 16, 2016
I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.
I just love this narrator! he's the absolute best, he does such a great job at bringing books to life! I can listen to him all day long, in fact I do - while at work. This book was great! the story line was creepy enough to keep me wide eyed and in suspense, I couldn't wait to listen to what would happen next. I don't think it's absolutely necessary to listen to book 1, this will do just fine on it's own.
I recommend!
I just love this narrator! he's the absolute best, he does such a great job at bringing books to life! I can listen to him all day long, in fact I do - while at work. This book was great! the story line was creepy enough to keep me wide eyed and in suspense, I couldn't wait to listen to what would happen next. I don't think it's absolutely necessary to listen to book 1, this will do just fine on it's own.
I recommend!
July 23, 2016
“This audiobook was given by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.”
When P.I. Harlan Ulrich gets evicted from his apartment an old friend asks him to "building sit" in exchange for room and board. Things aren't what they seem. Lots of twists and turns and things that go bump in the night. Ending wasn't what I expected.
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.
When P.I. Harlan Ulrich gets evicted from his apartment an old friend asks him to "building sit" in exchange for room and board. Things aren't what they seem. Lots of twists and turns and things that go bump in the night. Ending wasn't what I expected.
The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed.
July 18, 2016
Very scary
I am new to this author but absolutely love the writing and books. A new take on horror without having to much gore. I read both the detective books in just a couple of days. I hope there are more written!
I am new to this author but absolutely love the writing and books. A new take on horror without having to much gore. I read both the detective books in just a couple of days. I hope there are more written!
July 28, 2016
Creepy!
If I was staying at the Exeter House and the same stuff that U!rich went through, I would never come out of my room. There was such great description of each apparition in which you can image the creepiness. I thought it was a great book
If I was staying at the Exeter House and the same stuff that U!rich went through, I would never come out of my room. There was such great description of each apparition in which you can image the creepiness. I thought it was a great book
July 12, 2016
Very well written and was glad to see the main character come back. Lot's of twists and turns here and a ending even I didn't see coming.
June 25, 2016
Read in one sitting
I knew who the bad guys were pretty quickly. The storyline is great, a great creepy filled book with justice and redemption.
I knew who the bad guys were pretty quickly. The storyline is great, a great creepy filled book with justice and redemption.
June 18, 2016
I did like the first one better, but this series is still solid.
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