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  • I Found a Circus Tent in the Woods Behind My House

  • By: Ben Farthing
  • Narrated by: Aaron Camacho
  • Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (109 ratings)

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I Found a Circus Tent in the Woods Behind My House

By: Ben Farthing
Narrated by: Aaron Camacho
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Publisher's summary

Lost in a labyrinth of circus tents....

"Truly unsettling... a great read from beginning to end." (Candace Nola, Splatterpunk Award Winner)

Dave and his four-year-old, Jacob, find a circus tent in the woods behind their house. A strange voice invites them through the dark doorway.

When they refuse, the tent swallows them.

What follows is a nightmare fleeing through a maze of circus tents. Strange performers lurk inside. They want Dave and his little boy to put on a show. The audience: a shifting figure on a platform high above the trapeze wires.

With Jacob perched in the crook of his arm, Dave determines to outsmart the boss of this dark circus, and escape this horrifying tent.

I Found a Circus Tent in the Woods Behind My House is a horror novella from the “darkly inventive” purveyor of creepy places, wondrous evils, and can’t-look-away storytelling, Ben Farthing.

©2023 Benjamin Farthing (P)2023 Benjamin Farthing
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Found a little gem!

I've never heard of this author or this book. I actually came across it looking for a different horror book but the title got my attention; I'm glad I gave it a shot. The author does a great job of packing the feeling of helplessness, anxiety, even claustrophobia very quickly in such a short listen. As a parent you're definitely going to feel anxious listening. It's not gory or violent but it is fast paced and definitely gives you a feeling of discomfort wondering whats happening, why it's happening, and how theyre going to come out of this. I will be looking into finding more from this Author.

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Fun for the whole family!

The story has Killer Klowns from Outer Space vibes intertwined with Pennywise vocal similarities provided by the narrator. Enjoyable, quick read.

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surprising, fun story

this narrator does an amazing job with the clown voice. it was perfect! I enjoyed this more than I thought I would

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Nonstop tension

I had to finish it in one go, or I wouldn't be able to sleep.

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panicked father's love

a short story about a father and son on an adventure gone wrong. they build trust and as a parent I can only hope to be as dedicated. I will be buying a longer knife personally.

this gives me goosebumps vibes
fun adventure
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to the point and we'll written and preformed

I have listened to two books now and seems to have a bit of a common format.
still though I'm about to read the next book the author suggested

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the way u kept your son safe that was the best

please read u won't be disappointed a wonderful book you will not want to put this down or stop listening 😉

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Perfect Title and a Perfectly Crafted Fast-Paced Horror Tale

The title alone had me intrigued from the first time I heard it. This story is fast paced and absolutely terrifying. As a parent I could empathize with this protagonist and the split second decisions he is forced to make. Don’t get me wrong you don’t have to be a parent to appreciate this quick, enthralling, and well executed bite sized horror story- I enthusiastically encourage everyone to give it a go. I know I am one of the “strange readers” the author talks about at the end of the book and will be reading more of his work.

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Should be a movie!

I was hesitant using a credit for a book that was so short but I’m so glad I did. The book grabs you right from the beginning and doesn’t slow at any point! Great writing that allows you to visualize the story as the narrator reads. I can’t wait to hear the next one! I hope this gets picked up as a movie or mini-series.

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Enjoyed the book. Great storytelling

Great short story. Great idea. Great flow with no down time. Give it a try.

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spooky

I enjoyed the story and the narrator did an amazing job. Unique and spooky. Not a cookie cutter plot line. Thumbs up 👍

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