Audrey Rose

By: Frank De Felitta

Narrated by: Matt Godfrey

The Templeton family's peaceful lives are plunged into chaos when their young daughter, Ivy, begins to be stalked by a strange man who believes their daughter is the reincarnation of his daughter, Audrey Rose, who died in a fiery car crash. Frank De Felitta's Audrey Rose (1975) was one of the best-selling horror novels of the decade, selling over 3.5 million copies, and it remains a chilling classic of modern horror.

©1975, 2017 Frank De Felitta (P)2017 Valancourt Books, LLC

Excellent narration for a so-so story

*I was given a free audio book in exchange for an unbiased review by Valancourt Books*

I completely concur with others who have complained that the story gets bogged down in the second half by the courtroom drama. I found it extremely dull. The first part was very riveting and well written. I was especially impressed with the atmosphere created by the author (remember when it wasn't so easy to reach people by phone??? And when you have an emergency what do you do??) Matt Godfrey's narration is, as always, fantastic.

On a side note, I think someone needs to write a sequel: the dystopian future where the courts have ruled reincarnation is real and families are broken up because of it......

Far better than I expected.

I knew this book was published in the 70s because I had read several of his books decades ago. So yes, it's dated a bit and you only really know that when the year is said throughout the book.
I will say there was a point I was going to turn it off as I got tired of hearing the reader say, "Daddy, daddy, daddy, hot, hot, hot." Spoken by the girl in the story. It became very annoying. I am glad I stuck it out. Much of this book becomes a courtroom drama, but the story is kept interesting with the possible reincarnation of Audrey Rose and the methods used to prove this theory.

Audrey Rose

A man shows up in the life of a family claiming that his daughter has been reincarnated into their daughter.Written in 1975 it holds up well.I enjoyed it.Matt Godfrey did a fine job narrating this book.“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Old-School Horror

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Well this was a seriously pleasant change of pace from my normal horror listens! I could tell that 'Audrey Rose' was written in the past based on some of advancements in society, not based on how relevant it is to today. I think this story very much holds it's own in 2017.

It starts out as a good old fashioned stalker story but quickly turns into a merry-go-round of what's possible in the human mind. A large portion of this book takes place in a court room and asks that the listener, along with the jury, ponder the feasibility of reincarnation. While the trial takes place, there is no shortage of spooky/paranormal happenings for the reader. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys horror/thriller/paranormal genre content and who also enjoys a good classic!

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Wow! Even better now!

Good stories do stand the test of time don't they? For me it was a successful marriage of reader and thought provoking tale.

I was terrified, creeped out and sitting on pins a

Audrey Rose is a serious and well written story about a small child who died in a fiery crash and has come back reincarnated as Ivy Templeton.  Audrey father, Elliot Hoover has spent years learning about reincarnation and Hinduism and more to find peace and determine if a psychic’s words that Audrey is alive and well, living in New York is true.

Hoover becomes a weird stalker type trying to convince the Templeton’s that he needs to be in Ivy’s life as she is his Audrey Rose.  As good parents, the Templeton’s try to stop Hoover but ultimately during the court case, psychiatrists are called in and there discover the truth – the horrifying truth.

As a parent whose son was born within minutes of the Space Shuttle exploding in 1986 (I was grateful he was born first!), I understand the fears that parents can experience.  Frank De Felitta plays on those fears and many more.  Detailed descriptions of the painful and terrifying death of Audrey and the melting ceremony at the boarding school with Ivy – I know my heart came near to stopping several times!

Although written in 1975, Felitta knows the fears of parents well and plays those fears and emotions to perfection.  The narrator, Matt Godfrey performed the story well.  His "Hoover" voice was adequately creepy and his "Mr. Templeton’s" voice was perfect as the father.

I enjoyed the book – Ok, enjoy is not quite the word; I was terrified, creeped out and sitting on pins and needles until the end – so, ... yes … I enjoyed the book!  The fears of parents don't really change over time so although written in 1975 the fears of parents are very similar then and now.  This is a timeless book!

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Oddly Different

This book is very 1970's. way back before lap tops, google, cells phones. all those things we take for granted to look things up, or people up.

I enjoyed this book. I really felt for the parents. What do you do when someone starts claiming that your young, lovely daughter is theirs, but in a past life form? its a tripy story, but a fun listen. I think parts of it could of been chopped off a bit tho. The ending was totally unexpected.

Frank did a great job portraying this story, and i would listen to anther book from him again.

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GREAT BOOK AND GREAT LISTEN!

I was provided this audiobook through Audiobook Boom at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review

I read this book and saw the movie when it first came out in the '70's.. Needless to say, when it came up on Audiobook Boom, I had to have it.. Re-reading or listening as an adult opposed to a teenager, I certainly wasn't disappointed!

Very good narration and very good story..

It's about a little girl who has been reincarnated. The father of the passed away child (Audrey Rose) has tracked down the little girl. The parents of the little girl (now known as Ivy), are just trying to cope as best they can and not understanding what is going on.

Even though reading this book years ago, I still thoroughly enjoyed it.

captures your mind...can't put it down.

The story begins following the life of a young girl then the plot twists and you spend more than the last half of the book hearing the story play out through a court case scenario. A real page turning novel written in an era before all if our modern conveniences of information were thought of and all communication was through a land line.

Nice mystery

Book jumps right in with the mystery. Worth the listen and keeps you guessing. Give it a try.