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The Unhappy Medium #2
Tom Fool
Dr Newton Barlow and the Purgatorians are back.
Now that the fight between good and evil has become routine, one-time sceptical physicist and unhappy medium, Dr Newton Barlow, is badly in need of a challenge.
It arrives in the shape of a crime so cunning in its planning, so dastardly in its execution, that even the hyper-logical Dr Barlow will struggle to prevent it.
But with Barlow and his team navigating a flood of mind-curdling distractions, and an adversary that seems to know their every weakness, things are destined to get a little messy for the Purgatorians. Plus, with his girlfriend demanding a slice of the paranormal action, his old employer getting a bit too close to his personal life and his current employer using his home as a hotel, Newton’s challenges are hardly the kind he was seeking.
Missing links, an enigmatic jester and the unexpected nature of portraiture, Tom Fool is a fast and furious comedy about the perils of notoriety.
Now that the fight between good and evil has become routine, one-time sceptical physicist and unhappy medium, Dr Newton Barlow, is badly in need of a challenge.
It arrives in the shape of a crime so cunning in its planning, so dastardly in its execution, that even the hyper-logical Dr Barlow will struggle to prevent it.
But with Barlow and his team navigating a flood of mind-curdling distractions, and an adversary that seems to know their every weakness, things are destined to get a little messy for the Purgatorians. Plus, with his girlfriend demanding a slice of the paranormal action, his old employer getting a bit too close to his personal life and his current employer using his home as a hotel, Newton’s challenges are hardly the kind he was seeking.
Missing links, an enigmatic jester and the unexpected nature of portraiture, Tom Fool is a fast and furious comedy about the perils of notoriety.
- GenresFantasyHumorParanormal
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First published August 6, 2017
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About the author
T.J. Brown
5 books67 followersT J Brown was born in Dorset during the 1960s but was too young to realise how good the decade was meant to be. Instead, he had to make do with the 1970s, which only became interesting towards the end when many, Brown included, started wearing charity-shop clothes and swearing. Conscription into arts school was at this time mandatory and as a result Brown found himself reading German literature, creating miserable paintings and performing music that in retrospect, and at the time, was dreadful.
After three lost years at art school Brown moved to London to begin five lost years on the margins of the capital’s fashionable underbelly. After all that, a career in publishing almost came as a relief. And so, after many years producing illustrated books on astronomy and aviation, Brown returned to his love of comic writing.
He lives in Kent, dangerously close to two pubs.
After three lost years at art school Brown moved to London to begin five lost years on the margins of the capital’s fashionable underbelly. After all that, a career in publishing almost came as a relief. And so, after many years producing illustrated books on astronomy and aviation, Brown returned to his love of comic writing.
He lives in Kent, dangerously close to two pubs.
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June 2, 2021
This book suffered from sequelitis which is why I have given it three stars. It's ok as a read, but what was novel in part 1 was, as I feared, a rehash in part 2. Nevertheless it had its funny moments.
So if you want to spend an unchallenging few hours reading, it will fit the bill nicely. If you are expecting enlightenment or any other sort of profound experience, you will be disappointed.
So if you want to spend an unchallenging few hours reading, it will fit the bill nicely. If you are expecting enlightenment or any other sort of profound experience, you will be disappointed.
September 3, 2020
A fun modern supernatural story
I thoroughly enjoy reading this very English story of the unhappy medium . I will keep an eye out on this series wondering if a book 3 may be on the horizon.
I thoroughly enjoy reading this very English story of the unhappy medium . I will keep an eye out on this series wondering if a book 3 may be on the horizon.
March 2, 2024
Life, the universe, everything – it was just plain ridiculous.
T.J. Brown's "The Unhappy Medium 2: Tom Fool: A Supernatural Comedy" is yet another hilarious, bone-dry British gigglefest that will satisfy even the most morose of readers trying to pass their limited mortal existence away by avoiding the general public with a good book! Oddly enough, having said that, I will have to confess that I think I liked the first book in this soon-to-be-some-unknown-integer-long series ever-so-slightly better. As to why, I honestly have no idea and would instead ask you to allow me to jam myself into a corner, babbling incoherently instead. Look, we'll call this a solid 4.71 star rating and let the bloody punters (British or American definition) work it out.
If I had to make a guess, I would say that someone is up to something!
"Tom Fool*" - who as a player himself does not actually appear in that much of the book (that's a spoiler so don't read it) - once again features everyone's favourite intellectual, Newton Barlow, the quote, "one-time scourge of the superstitious, the nemesis of the charlatan, and the curse of the spoon-bender." Well, despite his rise and fall and re-rise in terms of his previous career(s), our boy finds himself once again in the deep end of the first stage of the sewage recycling pool. Not only is our staunch defender of logic and all things proveable find that he can do anything but in his current job, but his new-found career still doesn't afford him the kind of money he needs to house simultaneously a swarm (a pride?) of monstrosities which has sadly put a damper on his budding love-life with Viv.
I’m getting paid to be an idiot. I’m not having you doing it for free.
Speaking of Viv, Brown does a very good job of continuing to up her so-called ante in this game, making her more than just an accidental contributor to the success of the Purgatorian cause. She is definitely one of the highlights of the entire book - along with the more-rounded and tolerable Gabby. Viv's final battle scene against our old professional nemesis, Peter Carnatt (cue robust booing and hissing) is truly one for the ages. We are also treated to more bravery from any manner of church loyalists as well as more than a subtle amount of avian avengers. Trust me, this all falls under the same heading as the first book, namely, don't introduce all of your heroic figures until the book is nearly done. But well-done to dear Jessica - Jess to her friends - who managed to hold onto her sanity long enough to put her zoology degree to good use for all of man- and avian-kind!
Because shit happens. The shit is pretty much non-stop. It’s twenty-four hour poo, as far as I can tell.
One character that struck me as a little off, um, character was Reverend Bennet. In the last tome, he was surely as close to a Rambo-esque figure as one could expect to find in the English countryside. This time, though, he often seemed more than a bit milquetoast-ish when the going got particular rough. True, he held his own and managed to quote just about everyone from Winston Churchill to President Thomas J. Whitmore from "Independence Day", but I truly expected him to buck up a little more than he did and not always defer to Newton when it came time to actually using his gray matter. Plus, as a driver, his skills are very much below par (shame he's still not able to rely on his usual moped for transport). But I guess everyone learns and grows as time passes and he still manages to pack a good wallop when it's required.
Poor man thinks he’s in charge, but he’s only spouting the garbage we put in his ghastly orange head.
So again, there was a lot of wildness that came together - or was necessary as part of the coming together process - that was quite enjoyable. I was though perhaps less thrilled this time as there was a rather significant plethora (yes, I counted) of editing mishaps, mostly in the form of a few score worth of missing commas or even some random parts where it seemed like the printer just wanted to leave early on a Friday. There was also the regrettable examples of the most egregious of sins, namely: "‘Reverend Bennet!,’ came the frantic voice. ‘Their nearly on top of us.’" Needless to say, aware of Purgatorial regulations of not, this calls for at least a few dozen Hail Mary's (is that what they're called? Sorry, I'm "none of the above" in all this).
Fight with your hearts, your souls, and whatever you are able to find in the gift shop.
And finally, please let me get this out of my system. I will try to be polite, succinct and clear…. However, WHO THE FUDGE IS ISSAC (sic sic, bloody sick!) NEWTON??? May a thousand apples fall upon your head in shame… But all kidding aside (though with still somewhat balled fists and ancient guns filled with chutney aimed at your naughty bits): an extremely fun book, do enjoy! Let's hope our wait for Book 3 is not for very much longer! Tata!
*The jester, or fool, is typically seen as a brightly coloured, bell-ridden twit, paid by noble households to jump around (in order to) stop everyone getting depressed about the lack of antibiotics and the never-ending warfare.
T.J. Brown's "The Unhappy Medium 2: Tom Fool: A Supernatural Comedy" is yet another hilarious, bone-dry British gigglefest that will satisfy even the most morose of readers trying to pass their limited mortal existence away by avoiding the general public with a good book! Oddly enough, having said that, I will have to confess that I think I liked the first book in this soon-to-be-some-unknown-integer-long series ever-so-slightly better. As to why, I honestly have no idea and would instead ask you to allow me to jam myself into a corner, babbling incoherently instead. Look, we'll call this a solid 4.71 star rating and let the bloody punters (British or American definition) work it out.
If I had to make a guess, I would say that someone is up to something!
"Tom Fool*" - who as a player himself does not actually appear in that much of the book (that's a spoiler so don't read it) - once again features everyone's favourite intellectual, Newton Barlow, the quote, "one-time scourge of the superstitious, the nemesis of the charlatan, and the curse of the spoon-bender." Well, despite his rise and fall and re-rise in terms of his previous career(s), our boy finds himself once again in the deep end of the first stage of the sewage recycling pool. Not only is our staunch defender of logic and all things proveable find that he can do anything but in his current job, but his new-found career still doesn't afford him the kind of money he needs to house simultaneously a swarm (a pride?) of monstrosities which has sadly put a damper on his budding love-life with Viv.
I’m getting paid to be an idiot. I’m not having you doing it for free.
Speaking of Viv, Brown does a very good job of continuing to up her so-called ante in this game, making her more than just an accidental contributor to the success of the Purgatorian cause. She is definitely one of the highlights of the entire book - along with the more-rounded and tolerable Gabby. Viv's final battle scene against our old professional nemesis, Peter Carnatt (cue robust booing and hissing) is truly one for the ages. We are also treated to more bravery from any manner of church loyalists as well as more than a subtle amount of avian avengers. Trust me, this all falls under the same heading as the first book, namely, don't introduce all of your heroic figures until the book is nearly done. But well-done to dear Jessica - Jess to her friends - who managed to hold onto her sanity long enough to put her zoology degree to good use for all of man- and avian-kind!
Because shit happens. The shit is pretty much non-stop. It’s twenty-four hour poo, as far as I can tell.
One character that struck me as a little off, um, character was Reverend Bennet. In the last tome, he was surely as close to a Rambo-esque figure as one could expect to find in the English countryside. This time, though, he often seemed more than a bit milquetoast-ish when the going got particular rough. True, he held his own and managed to quote just about everyone from Winston Churchill to President Thomas J. Whitmore from "Independence Day", but I truly expected him to buck up a little more than he did and not always defer to Newton when it came time to actually using his gray matter. Plus, as a driver, his skills are very much below par (shame he's still not able to rely on his usual moped for transport). But I guess everyone learns and grows as time passes and he still manages to pack a good wallop when it's required.
Poor man thinks he’s in charge, but he’s only spouting the garbage we put in his ghastly orange head.
So again, there was a lot of wildness that came together - or was necessary as part of the coming together process - that was quite enjoyable. I was though perhaps less thrilled this time as there was a rather significant plethora (yes, I counted) of editing mishaps, mostly in the form of a few score worth of missing commas or even some random parts where it seemed like the printer just wanted to leave early on a Friday. There was also the regrettable examples of the most egregious of sins, namely: "‘Reverend Bennet!,’ came the frantic voice. ‘Their nearly on top of us.’" Needless to say, aware of Purgatorial regulations of not, this calls for at least a few dozen Hail Mary's (is that what they're called? Sorry, I'm "none of the above" in all this).
Fight with your hearts, your souls, and whatever you are able to find in the gift shop.
And finally, please let me get this out of my system. I will try to be polite, succinct and clear…. However, WHO THE FUDGE IS ISSAC (sic sic, bloody sick!) NEWTON??? May a thousand apples fall upon your head in shame… But all kidding aside (though with still somewhat balled fists and ancient guns filled with chutney aimed at your naughty bits): an extremely fun book, do enjoy! Let's hope our wait for Book 3 is not for very much longer! Tata!
*The jester, or fool, is typically seen as a brightly coloured, bell-ridden twit, paid by noble households to jump around (in order to) stop everyone getting depressed about the lack of antibiotics and the never-ending warfare.
July 14, 2024
**AUDIBLE**
This is the second instalment in the The Unhappy Medium series and I actually enjoyed this more than the first (although I loved the first). If you're unfamiliar with the series, Newton Barlow is a castigated physicist set on by the spirit world to solve crimes often ending in a lot of hilarious exploits and debauchery and involving some memorable characters, one of my favourites being Bennett, a big-eared and quite posh, gun-toting vicar (is there any other kind?)
The stories do involve some real historical figures, Like Tom Skelton who was a court jester back in the 17th century. Tom was also known as Tom Fool due to his job (and where we get the phrase Tom Foolery). It was rumoured that the jester sometimes took his job a bit too far at times and, well, I'll let TJ Brown tell you the rest.
The characters were hilarious as always and the plot was daft with a few plot twists. Just how I like it. Newton is joined this time by partner Viv and daughter Gabby (along with ex-wife, Rowena (the less said about her the better) and new boyfriend Peter.
My only grievance is that Audible hasn't quite caught up yet and book 3 of this wonderful series is not yet out on there. Not normally an issue but I like to listen to audiobooks whilst working.
I suppose I'll have to wait until Audible gets on track (sigh). In the meantime, you should read this series. It's brilliant.
This is the second instalment in the The Unhappy Medium series and I actually enjoyed this more than the first (although I loved the first). If you're unfamiliar with the series, Newton Barlow is a castigated physicist set on by the spirit world to solve crimes often ending in a lot of hilarious exploits and debauchery and involving some memorable characters, one of my favourites being Bennett, a big-eared and quite posh, gun-toting vicar (is there any other kind?)
The stories do involve some real historical figures, Like Tom Skelton who was a court jester back in the 17th century. Tom was also known as Tom Fool due to his job (and where we get the phrase Tom Foolery). It was rumoured that the jester sometimes took his job a bit too far at times and, well, I'll let TJ Brown tell you the rest.
The characters were hilarious as always and the plot was daft with a few plot twists. Just how I like it. Newton is joined this time by partner Viv and daughter Gabby (along with ex-wife, Rowena (the less said about her the better) and new boyfriend Peter.
My only grievance is that Audible hasn't quite caught up yet and book 3 of this wonderful series is not yet out on there. Not normally an issue but I like to listen to audiobooks whilst working.
I suppose I'll have to wait until Audible gets on track (sigh). In the meantime, you should read this series. It's brilliant.
August 1, 2020
I enjoyed the first 'Unhappy Medium' book, with some reservations. Here, we have a maturing of the characters and another jolly romp. I thoroughly enjoyed the nonsense in this book, but it also gave some food for thought. Particularly enjoyable, for me, was the cameo appearance of a certain orange-skinned narcissist who I believe I recognised from the News. The only thing I didn't like in the story was the way the dentally-challenged character was portrayed to be speaking, which I couldn't replicate in my head!
I'm very much looking forward to the next book - but hope it might be edited a little more carefully. There are more mistakes in the Kindle version than I would expect from a professionally-published book.
I wonder if there's a film/TV company out there that would be willing to take a punt with these stories: there's plenty of action, lots to amuse and more than a thimbleful of thought provoked.
I'm very much looking forward to the next book - but hope it might be edited a little more carefully. There are more mistakes in the Kindle version than I would expect from a professionally-published book.
I wonder if there's a film/TV company out there that would be willing to take a punt with these stories: there's plenty of action, lots to amuse and more than a thimbleful of thought provoked.
October 26, 2019
The first Unhappy Medium earned the first slot on my Favorites shelf, and Tom Fool, the sequel, joins it as the next resident on the shelf. I am stingy with top honors; five-star reviews - like permanent, purchased space on my Kindle - have to be earned, and The Unhappy Medium 2, like its predecessor, has achieved both.
Though perhaps not quite the heavy satire of #1, this sequel is no low-brow slapstick cartoon; the humor is intelligent and as much a function of the gorgeous language as the cleverly paced action. The characters - even the really loathsome ones - are finely rendered, with a loving touch that makes them stunningly real. It has an apocalyptic - and snarky - world view that is saved from cut-your-own-throat gloominess by the wonderful device of the Afterlife's army. Its over all smarts, I hope, saves it from being classed as "just another British farce" - a category that would exclude so many of its more sterling qualities.
On the strength of the two Unhappy Mediums, I want to read the rest of whatever T J Brown has written, and I look forward longingly to any future installments in the story of Dr Newton Barlow and his cohort. I hope the sequel will become a series, and Barlow a long-lived fixture in libraries other than my own.
Though perhaps not quite the heavy satire of #1, this sequel is no low-brow slapstick cartoon; the humor is intelligent and as much a function of the gorgeous language as the cleverly paced action. The characters - even the really loathsome ones - are finely rendered, with a loving touch that makes them stunningly real. It has an apocalyptic - and snarky - world view that is saved from cut-your-own-throat gloominess by the wonderful device of the Afterlife's army. Its over all smarts, I hope, saves it from being classed as "just another British farce" - a category that would exclude so many of its more sterling qualities.
On the strength of the two Unhappy Mediums, I want to read the rest of whatever T J Brown has written, and I look forward longingly to any future installments in the story of Dr Newton Barlow and his cohort. I hope the sequel will become a series, and Barlow a long-lived fixture in libraries other than my own.
January 9, 2021
Unhappy Medium was the first TJ Brown book I had ever read so had no expectations other than an interesting storyline. What I ended with was much more than I hoped. The story is engaging, the characters well rounded and the dry humour, sarcasm and wit that is woven into the story adds something really likeable to these books. I bought this second book immediately after reading the first. I had a little scepticism after being stung by less than average sequels but again, Brown did not disappoint. Another unique storyline, further character development and definitely more dry humour to create another great read. The Northern historical references were also a nice touch, in my view.
May 11, 2020
I love British humor and history and I love stories of the paranormal, so this book and the first book in the series were very enjoyable. I’m also a bit of a map nut, so Mr. Brown’s detailed real-life locations often sent me to Google Earth so I could see exactly what he was describing - which sent me down several other wormholes, but that’s another story! I would have given this book 5 stars, but some of the character motivations - Mrs. Featherstone’s in particular -were a bit hard to swallow. Still, I found this series to be very entertaining.
November 15, 2020
Following on from the first book, Newton is more accustomed to there being an afterlife and is enjoying the benefits of his purgatorial employment. He is bored though and disappointed that recent thrilling events aren't the norm for his line of work. However, there is something big on the horizon.
I'd found the first book a bit too slow/ bogged down in the build up but did end up liking it. Having already been introduced to the characters, situation and writing, I found this book much easier to get into from the start and I enjoyed it.
I'd found the first book a bit too slow/ bogged down in the build up but did end up liking it. Having already been introduced to the characters, situation and writing, I found this book much easier to get into from the start and I enjoyed it.
November 4, 2020
Great
The second instalment to this hopefully long running series is a top roaring farce of the highest order.
Better crafted than the first book.
Moves at a fast paced and has great characters. I would ask the plots and characters are great so do we need the level of farce? Funny certainly but it distracts from the great plots.
Thinking about the way Pratchett went from farcical writer to outstanding storytelling. Potential is there!
The second instalment to this hopefully long running series is a top roaring farce of the highest order.
Better crafted than the first book.
Moves at a fast paced and has great characters. I would ask the plots and characters are great so do we need the level of farce? Funny certainly but it distracts from the great plots.
Thinking about the way Pratchett went from farcical writer to outstanding storytelling. Potential is there!
September 4, 2018
Fun!
In this sequel, one is allowed to follow the rich and funny characters who were introduced in book one of the "Unhappy Medium" series and meet some new heroes and villains. The only downside is that Newton Barlow still needs to lighten up! It would be great to see another sequel and be introduced to a more positive Barlow.
In this sequel, one is allowed to follow the rich and funny characters who were introduced in book one of the "Unhappy Medium" series and meet some new heroes and villains. The only downside is that Newton Barlow still needs to lighten up! It would be great to see another sequel and be introduced to a more positive Barlow.
December 10, 2019
As Funny as Part 1
Read Unhappy Medium, enjoyed it SO much hunted out the sequel. It didn't disappoint, Newton is enjoying his adventures from his new job but it's not always exciting he's hoping a bit more excitement. 'Be careful what you wish for!' Heist, Robbery, Kidnapping, what's not happening?
Thoroughly enjoyable
Read Unhappy Medium, enjoyed it SO much hunted out the sequel. It didn't disappoint, Newton is enjoying his adventures from his new job but it's not always exciting he's hoping a bit more excitement. 'Be careful what you wish for!' Heist, Robbery, Kidnapping, what's not happening?
Thoroughly enjoyable
May 2, 2020
Really enjoyed the book with the story flow keeping me from looking away (annoys my wife as she can't get a peep out of me)
Problem with Kindle edition(?) it needs proof reading
Grammar - some sentences hiccup so I need to read over to discount the extra or misplaced word in a number of places
Spelling....
Problem with Kindle edition(?) it needs proof reading
Grammar - some sentences hiccup so I need to read over to discount the extra or misplaced word in a number of places
Spelling....
June 16, 2020
A right load of Tomfoolery
This book is very enjoyable . A mad cap romp involving ghosts, Piltdown man and the sceptical medium Newton his girlfriend , Viv and daughter Gabby. Art fraud, ghostly possession and gangs of criminals in purgatory. A wonderful adventure. More please Tj BROWN
This book is very enjoyable . A mad cap romp involving ghosts, Piltdown man and the sceptical medium Newton his girlfriend , Viv and daughter Gabby. Art fraud, ghostly possession and gangs of criminals in purgatory. A wonderful adventure. More please Tj BROWN
July 15, 2020
Witty, sharp, and satirical
Mr. Brown's axe grows ever sharper. Get ready to enjoy tragicomic manners, history in the 1066 and all that vein...and a generosity of sarcastic hard science with the full on insanity that is bureaucracy in the Afterlife. If you think life is crazy...try being dead!!
Mr. Brown's axe grows ever sharper. Get ready to enjoy tragicomic manners, history in the 1066 and all that vein...and a generosity of sarcastic hard science with the full on insanity that is bureaucracy in the Afterlife. If you think life is crazy...try being dead!!
August 12, 2022
Another book I read on the beach. This is a continuation of the protagonist adventures as a scientist transformed into a special agent for the ghosts in Purgatory.
The story is strange and very funny. I love the dialogues and despair in many scenes, and the characters are equally strange and entertaining.
The story is strange and very funny. I love the dialogues and despair in many scenes, and the characters are equally strange and entertaining.
October 18, 2022
Fun supernatural humor story about a rational scientist working for the afterlife. Lots of action, history, and hijinks. Now that the backstory was established in the last book, the lead up in the plot is shorter and sweeter. Hopefully in the next book, Newton will discover that his job would be less complicated if he would just answer his bloody phone!
July 16, 2024
A colourful riot of a supernatural caper!
If you liked the first, you will LOVE this! If you haven't read the first, then i recommend you do that before this one - essentially, there is a wide cast of characters already in play, and you'll enjoy this one much more if you are familiar with them.
Great read, and highly recommend!
If you liked the first, you will LOVE this! If you haven't read the first, then i recommend you do that before this one - essentially, there is a wide cast of characters already in play, and you'll enjoy this one much more if you are familiar with them.
Great read, and highly recommend!
November 14, 2017
Laugh out Loud Funny
Mr. Brown with his wonderfully British humor tells a grand and laugh out loud adventure. The Purgatorians are not to be missed. Looking forward to much more in this series. Number three cannot arrive soon enough
Mr. Brown with his wonderfully British humor tells a grand and laugh out loud adventure. The Purgatorians are not to be missed. Looking forward to much more in this series. Number three cannot arrive soon enough
October 23, 2018
A satisfying part 2
This book is just as much fun as the first. I really like the characters, and the prose is great and funny. As a side benefit I learned a lot of British slang. Now I just have to work it into my conversations...
This book is just as much fun as the first. I really like the characters, and the prose is great and funny. As a side benefit I learned a lot of British slang. Now I just have to work it into my conversations...
October 8, 2019
Good fun
An enjoyable and irreverent romp through the fringes of the spiritualist world.has the potential to become somewhat formulaic but so far still entertaining with some good characters alive and dead
An enjoyable and irreverent romp through the fringes of the spiritualist world.has the potential to become somewhat formulaic but so far still entertaining with some good characters alive and dead
March 21, 2020
Cracking read
Following on from the unhappy medium,it takes the reader on a history lesson which has to be read to be believed, Once again T.I Brown conjures up a highly entertaining book and hopefully not the last
Following on from the unhappy medium,it takes the reader on a history lesson which has to be read to be believed, Once again T.I Brown conjures up a highly entertaining book and hopefully not the last
August 8, 2020
Excellent supernatural fun!
The first ot the Unhappy Medium books took a while to get going but this goes for it and from the start to end delivers a pretty constant stream of fun and jest. If you like your books to make you smile then this series is definitely for you.
The first ot the Unhappy Medium books took a while to get going but this goes for it and from the start to end delivers a pretty constant stream of fun and jest. If you like your books to make you smile then this series is definitely for you.
January 17, 2021
Every bit as good as book 1
Excellent I giggled out loud in parts and sniggered in an unlady like manner at others. Well done please but Mr Brown put these books into Audible format.
I do hope there will be a book 3.
Excellent I giggled out loud in parts and sniggered in an unlady like manner at others. Well done please but Mr Brown put these books into Audible format.
I do hope there will be a book 3.
October 31, 2021
Scarily good
I love these books full of fun, action and a surreal look at life and the afterlife.
Great characters abound, especially Tom Fool. Loving Piltdown man and the headless horseman.
I love these books full of fun, action and a surreal look at life and the afterlife.
Great characters abound, especially Tom Fool. Loving Piltdown man and the headless horseman.
March 19, 2022
A cracking sequel
It's been a while since I read book 1, but all the favourite characters are here and the story is solid enough throughout.
I thoroughly recommend Mr Browns books and am now onto another of his.
It's been a while since I read book 1, but all the favourite characters are here and the story is solid enough throughout.
I thoroughly recommend Mr Browns books and am now onto another of his.
July 19, 2023
Unbelievable but thrilling!
I read the first of this series and thought it couldn't be bettered but I was wrong!
I can't recommend this book enough. If you've got a mind that can deal with ghosts and life mixing plus ridding the world of the baddies, this is for you!
I read the first of this series and thought it couldn't be bettered but I was wrong!
I can't recommend this book enough. If you've got a mind that can deal with ghosts and life mixing plus ridding the world of the baddies, this is for you!
June 9, 2024
Laugh out loud
Better than the first book. Piltdown man with a lisp, a Georgian stand up comic with a headless horse. Blunderbus full of jam and pencils, an army of vicars and rampaging Methodists. This book has it all.
Better than the first book. Piltdown man with a lisp, a Georgian stand up comic with a headless horse. Blunderbus full of jam and pencils, an army of vicars and rampaging Methodists. This book has it all.
September 30, 2024
This was another great story featuring the increasingly unlucky (and unhappy) medium that is Dr Newton Barlow. He really can't seem to catch a break these days. The story, characters and vibes of the book are all top notch, so make sure you pick this up if you at all enjoyed the first book!
May 28, 2025
More Great Fun!
Having read the first Book, I was really excited to read this one. And boy, did the laughs keep coming! I read a lot of books, and a lot of them are good. This one and the first installment are Great!
I can't wait for more!
Having read the first Book, I was really excited to read this one. And boy, did the laughs keep coming! I read a lot of books, and a lot of them are good. This one and the first installment are Great!
I can't wait for more!
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