Buried

Demonic Games #2

by Sara Clancy

For generations, the truth has been left to fester while evil flourished within Castle Vaduva’s blood-stained stones. But nothing stays hidden forever...Mihail Vaduva didn’t know that returning to his ancestral home would throw him into a battleground between the living and the dead. His only defense against the madness was his friend and medium, Abe Claymont. Together they bought themselves a few months of peace. And yet, the combined rage of hundreds of lost souls cannot be contained for long.Racing against an unknown clock, Abe and Mihail search for a way to appease the spirits. But salvation won’t come easy. Lost souls invade Mihail’s dreams, stalk him from the walls, and lure him into dungeons. Every attempt Mihail makes to protect himself dredges up past demons.Drawn deeper into the twisted web of revenge and murder, Mihail is confronted with unstoppable evils. Demonic forces are staking their claim. Murderous secrets are clawing their way out of graves. Vengeful spirits are following him beyond the castle walls. It’s only a matter of time before decades of horror are unleashed onto the unprepared world.There’s only one way to stop the looming apocalypse. A tribute of blood and sanity. But the price may be too high for Mihail to bear...

Genres: Horror, Audiobook

167 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 20, 2017

Reviews

[BookLoversLife · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 sees Mihail and Abe getting closer and closer to the castles secrets. Mihails' Grandmother refuses to leave the castle and Mihail has no option but to stay there with her. But with the ghosts and spirits getting more restless and other things happening, Mihail knows it's not safe for anyone to live there. Would a blessing from a priest help? Mihail and Abe go in search of answers.

I simply adore Abe and Mihail! Both are such amazing characters. Mihail is still as scared as ever but he is also able to overcome his fear and help his friend when it's needed. I also have to say that I love Abes' parents, and want them as my own!! ;) Abe is one of my absolute favourites though. He is strong, kind, funny and above all, a good friend.

The plot of this one again only answers some of the questions I have but I can feel a resolution of sorts coming!! I'm seeing certain characters are showing their true colours at last, though Mihail still can't see it! Secrets have an uncanny way of not staying secret for long and boy are there some secrets here!! I'm diving straight into book 3 because I'm anxious to see what happens!

In all, a chilling and addicting read. It may not be as bloody or brutal as some of the horror I've read before, but this one gets under your skin and there were times where I had to pause and take in where the story was going. Give me more of Mihail and Abe!!!!

Thom Bowers always gives a great performance and this is no exception. His tones and voices make the story and characters come to life and he was clear and easy to follow.

I was given this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book wasn't quite as good as the first one. I really didn't start getting into the story until about 1/2 way through it. I did like the ending and how things wrapped up. Abe is still my favorite character. I look forward to the 3rd and last one in this series. I want to see how things progress for Mihail.

[Artist_carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome! I love Mihail and Abe's relationship. at this point who should he believe? His grandmother or his new friend abe and abe's parents all is not what it seems too many secrets and not enough info for Mihail and too much to process all at once for him. I received this as an ARC and voluntarily choose to reveiw.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of Mihail, Abe and Bunita continue with the ghosts and demons. This is book two in the series and to fully appreciate this book I recommend that you read/listen to book one first. You will enjoy it, too. You have Mihail living with his grandma for his senior year to help her out. Then you find out she is full of secrets and lies.. As the story goes it is getting more evil and stranger/scary. The plot line is so good and and the flow is getting better. The characters are so interesting and the way it is written believable. Abe's parents debut in this book which adds interest. You continue with darker moments. Thom Bowers does an amazing job with the narration. I am looking forward to book three.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

The saga of Mihail and Abe continues with Buried. The spirits vanquished in Book One return with a vengeance to stake their claims on the souls of all they encounter. It is left to Mihail and Abe to stop them, but how? The price, as they soon discover, may be far more than they bargained for. Somewhere in the Romanian castle that Mihail calls home is something that these spirits resides in and Mihail believes he knows what and where it is.
The excellent narration of Thom Bower adds much to this tale. He is able to vocalize so many different characters and injects the local dialects featured in the book. It is a great story and I can't wait to get to the third book in the series.

[Rebecca Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

His home holds secrets, and his grandmother seems to be holding even more. As Mihail learns more about the secrets in the castle, he begins to suspect what his grandmother is holding back - and his friend Abe is sure that she is nothing good.

This was a good read, and I am ready to see where the third installment takes this series.

[Adri G.M.]

DNF @ 30%

The narrator ruined it for me. I won't continue with the rest unless I get them on ebook or paperback.

[Debbie Mcnally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Audio Book guarantee you will think twice about entering a dark forest or castle.

[Ann Altheide · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome. We have all our favorite characters, but a little more detail on Bunica and Abe. The story itself is fast paced and really great. The backstory for some of the main players and the tension between Abe and Bunica was amazing! I can't wait for the next installment of the series.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.