THE BIRTHING HOUSE

When Conrad and Joanna Harrison begin their new life together in a house that was once used as a nineteenth-century birthing house, their loving relationship falls into turmoil as the horrors of the house take over. This story is far from original, yet author Christopher Ransom provides plenty of chills that will spook even the most dedicated of horror fans, especially as delivered by narrator Edward Herrmann. He reads with a subtle intensity from the very beginning of the story, implanting in listeners a strong sense of foreboding that helps to set the scene for the eventual mayhem. The story is filled with plenty of horror-story clichés but when combined with Herrmann's skillful performance, the results prove to be compelling. L.B. 2010 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2010]