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    Handbook for the Criminally Insane by Brian Holtz
    Humor

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    Monica just moved to the small town of Redmondsburg.

    Little did she know her house is haunted, an army of zombies is waiting to attack, a serial killer is on the loose and a demon Chihuahua plans to sacrifice her on Halloween.

    With the help of a new friend (who isn't quite human) Monica is set to have the time of her life trying to avoid the time of her death.


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    Audio Quality: 4.5 star(s) Out of 16 ratings Narration Quality: 4.5 star(s) Out of 16 ratings Writing Quality: 4.5 star(s) Out of 16 ratings Overall Rating: 4.5 star(s) Out of 16 ratings

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    By: JaneAtPlay
    Brian, thanks for the quirky zombie fun! The story flowed effortlessly and was a pleasure to listen to. I too will check out your earlier works. Thanks for presenting your work in this format.

    By: CatsinHeat
    I'm amazed. I normally don't like horror. Even attempts at humor. But when I started, I was hooked. Dang, well done. You drew me to the very end. You pulled me kicking and screaming. I loved it. Thank you

    By: Mark
    hello again, brian. I just had to drop back by and tell you how great this podiobook novel was and how much I enjoyed it. The last two episodes/chapters most definitely did not disappoint. It was really awesome how you tied all of the different storylines together (well, most of them anyway), and I have to say you treated us to a great ending. Also, I really enjoyed your narration of the story a great deal. Your narration was a great listen for two big reasons. The first is that I always enjoy listening to a story narrated by the author. Sometimes the fun of a book is in the reader's personal interpretation. I mean, MY mind's eye visualization of Monica's house and the cemetery across the road, and that of another reader/listener, can never be quite the same no matter how much detail the author provides when describing the setting. But it is also great fun to be able to hear certain things as the author intended them to sound. Only the author can know for sure how he intended certain things to sound, especially with regard to dialogue. Subtle variations in voice inflection can create very different meanings, moods or feelings, and often with interactions between characters, these particular inflections of voice can make a huge difference in how the reader/listener perceives these interactions. The second reason I love your narration, yours specifically that is, is that your voice is somewhat unusual. Please don't take that the wrong way, "unusual" does not equate to "bad". Quite the contrary, your personal vocal mannerisms are a great deal of fun to listen to. You have an offbeat and quirky style of delivery and it really adds to the story, especially THIS type of story, and I thank you for allowing me and others to have that experience. Anyway, again, thanks a ton for the great read....errrrr, ummm.....I mean "listen". It was a great story with an awesome presentation. I've already downloaded your other full length novels, "Nephilim Push" and "The Collapse at Hidden Verse Three-Three-Two". I'm not sure which I will listen to next but I'm sure either will be a great choice.

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Chapters


Title Description Date Created
Killing, the serial way
(29.34 MB)
Monica moves to town with hopes for a fresh start. Thomas Able is dead, and finds that his freshness has expired. Oct 2, 2009
Choosing a victom
(31.98 MB)
Monica meets a new friend as Tom struggles with an unsatisfying afterlife.Oct 2, 2009
Recognizing Psychopathic Urges
(26.2 MB)
Monica and Betty's day at the carnival.Oct 2, 2009
Maintaining control
(27.65 MB)
om and Wayne attempt to lure Monica across the road.Oct 3, 2009
Awareness of Your Environment
(24.42 MB)
A shopping trip sparks Monica's suspicions about her new friend. Also, the ghost of a little girl washes her dishes.Oct 4, 2009
Developing the Taste
(31.01 MB)
Doctor Dillon Ramsey and his wife Renae... paranormal investigators. Oct 6, 2009
Physical Evidence
(28.87 MB)
Dillon and Renae are captured, and Betty tells Monica a secret.Oct 7, 2009
Full Sociopathic Needs
(33.07 MB)
A confrontation with a demon. Oct 10, 2009
The Do's and Don'ts of Breaking and Entering
(32.55 MB)
Suzanne shows up unexpectedly and the women move the bodies.Oct 15, 2009
The Implements of Destruction
(37.4 MB)
The group prepares for Halloween.Oct 18, 2009
A Basic Overview of Stalking
(35.47 MB)
Gary pays Wanda a visit. Monica and the others venture into the underground mausoleum. Oct 23, 2009
Getting Away with Murder
(31.76 MB)
Peggy is reunited with her killer.Oct 25, 2009
Pleading Criminal Insanity
(31.61 MB)
Betty shuts down, leaving Monica alone in the crypt. Nov 2, 2009
The Kill
(39.52 MB)
The final showdown.Nov 5, 2009