Richard Matheson

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

A Stir of Echoes

As someone who can watch the Stir of Echoes movie repeatedly and never get tired of it, I was curious about the book that it was inspired from.

The movie used a lot of elements from the book, with some changes. Because of this, I was able to envision what was happening, but was able to be surprised with the conclusion.

This book genuinely spooked me at times. I'm not used to reading scary/thriller novels, so reading about ghosts was actually so spooky. I read when I was in a building alone, and was eyeing up the dark corners.

I really enjoyed the main families relationship. The love that they had for each other during this stressful period was very touching.

I am interested in this authors other books, as I really found his writing style very page turning and he really created a fascinating world.

10/10, planning on rewatching the movie in October!

Sarah Campbell

As someone who can watch the Stir of Echoes movie repeatedly and never get tired of it, I was curious about the book that it was inspired from.
The movie used a lot of elements from the book, with some changes. Because of this, I was able to envision what was happening, but was able to be surprised with the conclusion.
This book genuinely spooked me at times. I'm not used to reading scary/thriller novels, so reading about ghosts was actually so spooky. I read when I was in a building alone, and was eyeing up the dark corners.
I really enjoyed the main families relationship. The love that they had for each other during this stressful period was very touching.
I am interested in this authors other books, as I really found his writing style very page turning and he really created a fascinating world.
10/10, planning on rewatching the movie in October!

Janice Hopper

6/12/18: Re-read this (eye reading) last night when I couldn't sleep. Still good.

I thought this was a genuinely creepy story. The ending actually surprised me a little. 

I listened to it on audio. It's pretty effective that way.

Madness is only a step away . . . Tom Wallace is happy with his suburban lot. Until an evening of casual entertainment turns reality into nightmare. Tom sees himself as a pragmatist, and when his brother-in-law challenges him to undergo hypnotism, he obliges to prove a point. So no one is more surprised than Tom when it works. But this cheap parlour trick unlocked something that now threatens his sanity, way of life and marriage. Suddenly he can sense his neighbours' darkest desires, and some are dark indeed. When shadows from the past and glimpses of the future are revealed to him, Tom tries to deny what's happening. But as his existence becomes increasingly unbearable, the biggest revelation of all awaits -- a message from beyond the grave.

A Stir of Echoes

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