The Unhappy Medium: A Supernatural Comedy

Written by T. J. Brown

Narrated by Marston York

Meet Dr. Newton Barlow, a charismatic scientist whose world is about to be turned upside down. Picture Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's "Good Omens" mingled with the wit of Christopher Moore, and you've got "The Unhappy Medium."

Dr. Barlow seemed to have it all: a renowned career in the lab and on TV, a glamorous wife by his side, and an unshakable belief that the supernatural was nothing more than outright lies and wishful thinking. But life has a funny way of humbling even the most self-assured of individuals, and Barlow's reckoning is about to unfold.

Accused of fraud and shunned by the scientific community, Barlow finds himself stripped of his fame, expelled from the family home, and cast out from his once lofty perch. Three despair-filled years pass, drowning his sorrows in wine, until an unexpected glimmer of hope emerges. Dr. Sixsmith, Barlow's equally skeptical mentor, approaches him with an extraordinary proposition and with nothing left to lose, Barlow has little choice but to accept.

There's just one tiny, itsy-bitsy obstacle standing in his way—Sixsmith is dead.

In a desperate bid to save both this world and the next, can Dr. Barlow set aside his cherished beliefs and confront the impossible? Brace yourself for a raucous rollercoaster ride through the realms of life, death, and that peculiar bit in between.

If you're a fan of Douglas Adams' zany humor, Terry Pratchett's fantastical worlds, or the imaginative tales of Tom Holt, Ben Aaronovitch, and Jim Butcher, then "The Unhappy Medium" is an absolute must-read. Bursting with unforgettable characters, a gripping mystery, heart-pounding action, and sidesplitting humor, this book has it all.

If you're ready for a journey that will tickle your funny bone and captivate your imagination, then "The Unhappy Medium" is your ticket to an uproarious good time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: T. J. Brown
• Release date: May 28, 2020
• ISBN: 9798368952376

[lamptasm · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is pretty good overall but it takes a long time to get going and builds a great deal of backstory for some ultimately minor characters who get a lot less attention at the end than they did at the beginning. It might be worth looking into an abridged version

[htandb · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Very slow to get going, the book actually had very little to do with him being a medium, and he really wasn't all that unhappy about it.....

[David · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fun! Light! Amazing! Like Good Omens but still its own thing.

[Paul H · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was such a fun find! The writing was right up my alley, the concept was really fun and the world building was brilliant.

Newton is a great protagonist who gets VERY reluctantly drawn into a world entirely incomprehensible to him. We get to join with him as he goes along for the ride (occasionally a lot faster than is probably safe!), so fasten your seatbelts and hold on to that little handle as Newton hits the accelerator on this one.

[Benjamin Bernstein · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Consistently funny and entertaining, with healthy doses of the supernatural. Very well written, paced, and plotted. Highly recommended!

[Mariann Searle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

For fans of British humor, it doesn’t get better than this. Mr Brown finds the exact right mix of comedy, thrills, and a little philosophy. This narrator is phenomenal. Highest recommendation.

[Dana Lane · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I almost stopped this book at the beginning, because it seemed a little slow, and didn't grab my attention at first, but I'm glad I stuck with it! It's truly funny, and charming in its way! Definitely worth a listen!

[Takinada - Illustration/design · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely loved the book. It was a good laugh and an interesting story. The characters are vivid and entertaining. My only disappointment is that there is no second book here yet.

[Barbara · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a delightful romp thru history, the inquisition and sulky teenagers. I loved the tongue in cheek throughout. I know there’s a second Unhappy Medium book and I will be an unhappy reader/ listener if it doesn’t pop up in Scribd audiobooks!

[Tina · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Superb! I enjoyed the book enormously! And narration.. I can only say, that this is the 9th book I listened to narrated by Marston York and I can't listen to any other narrator since. For me, he's just the perfect acting voice. Thank you!