A Christmas Carol

Ghost Stories to Tell by the Christmas Tree

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is perhaps the most famous ghost story of all. For nearly two hundred years, this tale has, singlehandedly, extended the haunting season from autumn through winter, and ghost lovers everywhere are happy about that.

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Traditionally, A Christmas Carol is told and retold each year in every form from plays to movies, and TV shows. But, originally, the tale was read aloud as folks sat by the hearth drinking mulled cider or hot cocoa as they warmed their hands at the fireplace. Many of us first heard the tale as children. Perhaps we sat in darkness broken by lights twinkling on a Christmas tree as, just outside the window, the wind howled or the snow fell.

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This inspiring and spooky tale of ghosts and redemption is just right for the holiday season. Here, Tamara Thorne and Alistair Cross present the classic tale along with their new introduction, wherein they take a look at the ghosts of A Christmas Carol and how they have impacted ghost stories of all kinds ever since. This edition is perfect for reading – or you can listen to it (and the ghostly introduction) in audio form as read by Jamison Walker. Either way, you’re in for a ghostly good time.

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At the end of the book version, Thorne & Cross have also included a synopsis of the story.

Reviews

"A wonderful classic, brilliantly put together by Thorne & Cross! There are 135 versions of this story, and I can never get enough. The combination by Thorne and Cross is splendid, bringing this classic to life. The narration by Jamison Walker gives Ebenezer Scrooge and the other characters that special touch. I really enjoyed the authors presentation with the background on Charles Dickens and A Christmas Carol. Very interesting indeed! What better than a ghost story to add to your Christmas festivities. I highly recommend adding this to your holiday list or if you're just looking for a fantastic audiobook! BRAVO!"

"I love Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” and this book with intro comments by Tamara Thorne and Alistair Cross is wonderful! The narration by Jamison Walker was great!"

"A Christmas Carol is my favorite holiday story, and this did not disappoint. I even cried in a few places. The descriptions are so vivid I can picture watching this in movie form, and I enjoyed it immensely. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a good job bringing it to life."