Stay on the Line

A Novelette

De: Clay McLeod Chapman

Narrado por: Patricia Santomasso, Sean Patrick Hopkins

After a small coastal town is devastated by a hurricane, the survivors gravitate toward a long out-of-service payphone in hopes of talking out their grief and saying goodbye to loved ones, only for it to begin ringing on its own. As more townspeople answer the call, friends and family believed to have been lost to the storm begin searching for a way back home.

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"This book is a literary punch to the heart." —New York Times

Must read!

Stay On The Line
By Clay McLeod Chapman
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When a hurricane blows through the town of Brandywine and the lives of many are lost, their family members are all grief stricken. Until one day, they see a woman who seems to be talking to someone in the abandoned phone booth. Jenny lost her husband and is left alone to raise their daughter Shelby. When Jenny decides to venture into the phone booth, she’s amazed to find her husband’s voice on the line. What starts as a sprinkle of joy in her life soon turns to one of fear and uncertainty.
Patricia narrates this book with ease. She brought this book to life with her steady tone and flow. Sean’s role on the other side of phone line is portrayed with such emotion. The sound effects used really transport you into the book as if you are in that phone booth with Jenny.

Deft manipulation of the horror of grief

Ooh, this was such a compelling listen. Patricia Santomasso had me “on the line” from the first sentence. The chilling foreboding in this novelette plays out so beautifully from the opening moments of her performance. The raw intensity in her voice finds a delicious counterpoint in Sean Patrick Hopkins’ smoothly layered swell towards the sinister. No spoilers but the ending left me quite… unsettled. Definitely seeking out more titles from this author and narrators!

Fantastic story with very talented narrators!

This story grabbed me from the first line and never let up. It was well plotted and well paced but the thing that really made it stand out to me was the emotional depth and humanity in it. The narrators, especially Tricia Santomasso, did a wonderful job of bringing those aspects to life. There were a couple points I actually found myself tearing up. Sean Patrick Hopkins who read for the husband is Tricia’s spouse and knowing the two are romantic partners added an extra layer of realism and depth to a story that is already resonant with those qualities. All these elements came together to make for an immersive and thoroughly enjoyable narrative experience that I highly recommend!

Creepy story, exemplary performances

Great story, combined with flawless narration! Quick listen, but it sticks with you. Very atmospheric, very intense.

Holy H*LL, That Was Awesome!

Since Chapman's Kill Your Darling, I have become a nearly rabid fan of his work. I jumped at the chance to listen to this short audiobook and you should do the same!

Grief horror is a thing and I am here for it. Who wouldn't want to hear again the voices of those they have loved and lost? You can see the cover of the book and now you have an idea where it's going and that's all you're getting plot-wise.

The audiobook edition of this is the way to go, honestly. Patricia Santomasso and Sean Patrick Hopkins offer up exceptional performances and there are a few other cool audio touches to make this extra special.

That's all can tell you about this audio novelette other than that you need to hop on this, like NOW. It's a short, sharp, shock of a tale that only Clay McLeod Chapman can provide!

My highest recommendation!

*ARC from narrator

It’ll give you the creeps in broad daylight!

I’m glad I listened to this book by the light of day because I don’t think I would have slept well if I had listened at night. The narration is excellent- pauses at all the right moments, pure terror creeping into her voice as the story ramps up. In the spirit of Pet Sematary, makes you wonder what lengths you’d go to to connect with a lost loved one. And is it ever worth it in the end? Have a listen! You won’t be disappointed.