👻 Ghost Stories

Among the Living

✍️ Tim Lebbon
Reader Score
4.5
(1 review)
$19.99
Temporarily out of stock

Currently unavailable

This book is sold out right now. Leave your email — we'll let you know if it comes back, and you'll get 10% off any book today.

In stock now — readers of this book also loved:

Cold Fever Volume 3
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Matt Heart
Cold Fever Volume 3
$24.99
86
Ten Minute Stories (Cram Edition)
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Algernon Blackwood
Ten Minute Stories (Cram Edition)
$22.95
81
The Monarch of the Glen and Black Dog Vinyl Edition + MP3: Two Tales of American Gods
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Derek Jacobi
The Monarch of the Glen and Black Dog Vinyl Edition + MP3: Two Tales of American Gods
$199.99
86
Haunts and Slipstreams
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
1
Matthew G McMillan
Haunts and Slipstreams
$18.00
78
March to the Grave
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Christopher Pulo
March to the Grave
$9.99
81
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A slow-burn audio horror novel about survival in a ruined world haunted by spirits.

This title merges apocalyptic fiction with supernatural elements to create a unique reading experience. The narrative focuses on the psychological impact of living in a destroyed environment. Characters must deal with both physical dangers and ghostly intrusions. The story avoids rapid plot twists in favor of building atmospheric dread. It highlights the emotional burden of loss and the fear of isolation. The audio format is designed to immerse the listener in this tense world. Steady pacing allows the sense of unease to grow gradually. This approach suits readers who prefer depth over speed in their horror fiction.

Key Themes
apocalyptic narratives ghost stories psychological tension
Literary Context

The work sits at the intersection of horror and science fiction genres. It draws on traditions of apocalyptic storytelling and ghost tales. The narrative structure emphasizes suspense where the past intrudes upon the present. This blend appeals to fans of slow-burn survival stories set in ruined worlds.

Difficulty
●● Medium
Recommended For Fans Of
Shirley Jackson · H.P. Lovecraft · Stephen King
👻
Ghost Stories
🏛 Tantor Audio 📅 2024 🌐 English 📔 Compact Disc ISBN: 9798874891183

📝 Description: Among the Living

Tim Lebbon’s Among the Living occupies the space between horror and science fiction. It targets readers who enjoy apocalyptic narratives blended with ghost stories. The plot centers on psychological tension rather than explicit action. This approach creates an atmosphere of lingering unease that persists throughout the narrative. The story explores the quiet terror of isolation within a ruined world. It examines the heavy weight of loss as characters confront both visible threats and unseen spirits. The compact disc edition delivers this experience through steady pacing and an immersive audio performance. Listeners who value atmospheric depth over rapid plot twists will find this work suitable. Those seeking fast-paced action may prefer other titles. Lebbon crafts a slow-burn exploration of survival in a post-collapse setting. The narrative structure emphasizes the intrusion of the past upon the present. This creates a distinct type of dread for fans of suspenseful tales. The audio format enhances the sense of isolation and spiritual presence. It appeals to those who appreciate a methodical build-up of fear.

💎 Our verdict on Among the Living

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Tim Lebbon crafts a compelling blend of apocalyptic fiction and supernatural horror that focuses on psychological impact rather than physical danger. The narrative effectively builds atmospheric dread through steady pacing, making the sense of isolation palpable for the listener. While it avoids rapid plot twists, this approach suits readers who value emotional depth and lingering unease in their horror experiences. The audio format enhances the spiritual presence and tension inherent in the ruined setting. It is best suited for those who appreciate a methodical build-up of fear and are willing to engage with the heavy weight of loss, rather than those seeking immediate action or quick resolutions.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Listeners seeking a deeply immersive audio experience will find value in this slow-burn narrative that prioritizes psychological tension over rapid plot twists. The story appeals to those who enjoy apocalyptic fiction blended with ghost stories, offering a unique exploration of the emotional burden of loss and the quiet terror of isolation. By focusing on the heavy weight of grief and the intrusion of the past upon the present, the book provides a methodical build-up of fear that sustains a lingering sense of unease. It is ideal for audiences who prefer depth over speed in horror fiction, allowing the atmosphere to grow gradually rather than relying on shock tactics or fast-paced action sequences.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.5
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Tim Lebbon crafts a compelling blend of apocalyptic fiction and supernatural horror that focuses on psychological impact rather than physical danger. The narrative effectively builds atmospheric dread through steady pacing, making the sense of isolation palpable for the listener. While it avoids rapid plot twists, this approach suits readers who value emotional depth and lingering unease in their horror experiences. The audio format enhances the spiritual presence and tension inherent in the ruined setting. It is best suited for those who appreciate a methodical build-up of fear and are willing to engage with the heavy weight of loss, rather than those seeking immediate action or quick resolutions.

✍️ More books by this author Tim Lebbon

Secret Lives of the Dead
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Tim Lebbon
Secret Lives of the Dead
$45.99
81
Read →
Secret Lives of the Dead
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Tim Lebbon
Secret Lives of the Dead
$45.95
86
Read →
Secret Lives of the Dead
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Tim Lebbon
Secret Lives of the Dead
$18.99
81
Read →
Among the Living
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Tim Lebbon
Among the Living
$19.99
78
Read →
Among the Living
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Tim Lebbon
Among the Living
$16.99
86
Read →
Eden
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Tim Lebbon
Eden
$14.95
81
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Tantor Audio

Bathwater Blues
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Abe Moss
Bathwater Blues
$55.99
86
Read →
Dreams in Black Static: Eight Stories
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Ambrose Ibsen
Dreams in Black Static: Eight Stories
$45.99
81
Read →
The Numbing
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Flint Maxwell
The Numbing
$35.99
81
Read →
The Messy Man
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Chris Sorensen
The Messy Man
$39.99
78
Read →
Night of the Mannequins
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Stephen Graham Jones
Night of the Mannequins
$32.99
81
Read →
Cursed by Death: A Graveminder Novel
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Melissa Marr
Cursed by Death: A Graveminder Novel
$45.99
79
Read →

You might also like

See more →
Among the Living
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
1
Tim Lebbon
Among the Living
$19.99
78
Read →
Coldbrook
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Tim Lebbon
Coldbrook
$14.95
81
Read →
Herald of Ruin: An Arkham Horror Novel
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Tim Pratt
Herald of Ruin: An Arkham Horror Novel
$19.99
86
Read →
The Cold People: And Other Fairy Tales from Nowhere
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Felix Blackwell
The Cold People: And Other Fairy Tales from Nowhere
$19.99
86
Read →
Candelaria
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Melissa Lozada-Oliva
Candelaria
$19.99
86
Read →
The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Eric Larocca
The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories
$19.99
86
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist