A Stir of Echoes
by Richard Matheson
Podcast Introduction
"Today’s book from Richard Matheson is one that I came across in the 90s. Stir of Echoes. And the BIG IDEA that really intrigued me at the time, and still to this day, is that our minds have all sorts of capabilities that we only have hints of. Sometimes we can see glimpses of them using tools like hypnotism."
~ Kimberly Hatch Harrison
~ Kimberly Hatch Harrison
Socratica Reads Podcast
A Stir of Echoes
by Richard Matheson
In A Stir of Echoes, an ordinary man named Tom Wallace begins to experience paranormal abilities after an impromptu hypnosis session. As his visions grow more intense, he uncovers a dark secret buried within his suburban neighborhood. Matheson’s novel, a blend of psychological horror and supernatural suspense, deftly explores the consequences of awakening to the unseen forces that haunt ordinary lives.
“Reading is one of those skills that you need to be employable, but more importantly it is a personal asset, a source of strength. It’s something that can sustain you through some tough times and can show you new ideas, new vistas. You can go to the library and read for free.”
Kimberly Hatch Harrison
Free Dirt
Beaumont’s Free Dirt follows a man who, driven by his obsession with free things, takes advantage of a cemetery’s offer of free dirt for the taking. As he becomes entangled in the eerie consequences of his actions, the line between life and death begins to blur. This story, with its dry humor and growing sense of dread, offers a wry commentary on human greed and the unexpected prices we pay.
