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A Head Full of Ghosts

Author:
Paul Tremblay
Read by:
Joy Osmanski
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Ratings
Book
100
Narrator
49
Release Date
June 2, 2015
Duration
8 hours 49 minutes
Summary
WINNER OF THE 2015 BRAM STOKER AWARD FOR SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN A NOVEL

A chilling thriller that brilliantly blends psychological suspense and supernatural horror, reminiscent of Stephen King's The Shining, Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, and William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist.

The lives of the Barretts, a normal suburban New England family, are torn apart when fourteen-year-old Marjorie begins to display signs of acute schizophrenia.

To her parents’ despair, the doctors are unable to stop Marjorie’s descent into madness. As their stable home devolves into a house of horrors, they reluctantly turn to a local Catholic priest for help. Father Wanderly suggests an exorcism; he believes the vulnerable teenager is the victim of demonic possession. He also contacts a production company that is eager to document the Barretts’ plight. With John, Marjorie’s father, out of work for more than a year and the medical bills looming, the family agrees to be filmed, and soon find themselves the unwitting stars of The Possession, a hit reality television show. When events in the Barrett household explode in tragedy, the show and the shocking incidents it captures become the stuff of urban legend.

Fifteen years later, a bestselling writer interviews Marjorie’s younger sister, Merry. As she recalls those long ago events that took place when she was just eight years old, long-buried secrets and painful memories that clash with what was broadcast on television begin to surface—and a mind-bending tale of psychological horror is unleashed, raising vexing questions about memory and reality, science and religion, and the very nature of evil.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Dena Knight Apr 2022

This was a great book about mental illness from a different point of view.

Profile Avatar Troy K. Jan 2024

This was a really great read. There were times where I thought the book lost a bit of steam, but the ending was a a 8.5/10

Profile Avatar Tyler Skoreyko Jan 2024

great build up, kept me wanting more!

Profile Avatar Judith G. Nov 2025

Finally a modern and authentic horror book. Really enjoyed this reading. I liked the narrator also, makes it easy to listen without getting bored.

Profile Avatar Brooke S. May 2022

I was expecting a scary story based on the title and YouTube reviews. This book was nothing of what I expected and I am pretty disappointed with it to be honest

Profile Avatar Holly Crawford Apr 2022

Expect a family drama and psychological thriller that is about the deconstruction of a family. Tragic, bleak, and with a sense of forboding through out, the story sticks with you. The biggest complaint I had was with the blogger arc. It didn't add anything for me, and was grating. Other than that, come for the atmosphere, and stay to see how it all unravels.

Profile Avatar Gaylen F. Mar 2022

What the heck just happened? I forced myself to listen to the entire boring story waiting for the amazingness (according to multiple reviews) to occur. what an absolute waste of time. Definitely regret using a credit on that one.

Profile Avatar Marcella Meek Sep 2021

The story is told through the sister. 8 at the time in her 20's now. she is telling the story through her blog and to a writer who is writing a book on the possession of her sister. I did not like the girl. the 8 year old old was aggravating and unbelievable. the adult was more believable but just as aggravating. Hated the character voices of the narrator.

Profile Avatar Nancy V. Feb 2020

Loved the twists in this book! Couldn’t stop listening !!

Profile Avatar Natale R. Jun 2019

loved it! I would definitely read this again

Profile Avatar Jason C. Feb 2019

Amazing & creepy! This story builds suspense and pulls your emotions in all directions. The ending is so perfect, shocking twists, scary story brilliance ! Instant horror novel classic!!!!

Profile Avatar Martin D Apr 2018

Sloow build up, overall great story line. Fantastic plot twist.

Profile Avatar J Miles Dec 2017

A book I couldn't get on with. Got to chapter 4. Too much said about very little.

Profile Avatar Courtney E Nov 2017

I listened to this a few days ago and can't stop thinking about it. It's an extremely well-written story and the source of the horror remains ambiguous in the most chilling way. Highly recommend.

Profile Avatar Inga A Nov 2017

Not my favorite...Don't understand why scary book have to have very nasty parts which are not significantly important to the line of the book. Parts are just painfully repetitive so had just to skip it.

Profile Avatar Kate N Oct 2017

Narration was good. Book itself was a little hard to follow at first, but had a good story line once you got into it.

Profile Avatar Tracy Z Sep 2017

I loved that this is written from the little sisters perspective. There was a part that made me feel very squeamish, I won't tell you which part! It's a great read to get into the fall spirit.

Profile Avatar craig s Jul 2017

The book was very interesting and chilling, kept me interested, the narrator was very good.

Profile Avatar Erik P May 2017

Exceptional. Great narration. Story keeps you on your toes, and is absolutely chilling in its revelations.

Profile Avatar Crystal V Apr 2017

Amazing book to begin with.... very disappointed with the ending

Profile Avatar Cathy Higley Jan 2017

I found this book a little confusing in the beginning, but it was a good book. Definitely keeps you interested.

Profile Avatar Channah Morris Oct 2016

Great book, the story runs circles in your head. You're left wondering what's true and what's not.

Profile Avatar Maria Hansson Jan 2016

I was hooked from the first minute! Bit as someone already wrote - it started out stonger than it finished. Definately worth a listen/read! One of the best horror-books out right now in my opinion!

Profile Avatar Chad Cochennic Jan 2016

This book was very exciting and very well written and and narrator was pleasing to listen to except for the short part of the "blogger" when the narrator spoke too fast and seemed to blather on . The story kept you in suspense, enough to keep you hanging on to the very end.

Profile Avatar Jennifer Castanon Sep 2015

I am blown away! This book is so much more than a horror story. It is also a touching tale of family, trials & tribulations, heartache & loss. Wow! It is definitely worth a listen.

Profile Avatar Martha Stephens Aug 2015

Tedious at times. Starts out stronger than it finishes.

A Head Full of Ghosts

A Head Full of Ghosts

Author: Paul Tremblay
Read by: Joy Osmanski
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