6 episodes
"Matters of Mortology" T.M. Camp
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4.0 • 4 Ratings
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When a village falls under the spell of a mysterious creature, the local undertaker is called upon to defeat the monster -- even if it means sacrificing his family and his faith. Written and read by the author, with music composed by Devin Anderson.
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Matters of Mortology [Free PDF]
Free download of the complete novella "Matters of Mortology"
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NEWS FLASH -- "Matters of Mortology" now on sale!
News Flash: "Matters of Mortology" is now on sale (softcover, hardcover, Kindle) and you can also download a free PDF of the book from http://www.mattersofmortology.com. So spread the word! Also, there's a new podcast from T.M. Camp called The Gospel of Thomas which you might want to check out as well. Short stories, poetry, plays . . . lots of fun stuff from his archives. Find out more at http://www.thegospelofthomasonline.com
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Part 4: Chapters Seventeen through Twenty-Two
Part Four of T.M. Camp's "Matters of Mortology" concludes the undertaker's tale. In this episode, the final confrontation with the monster . . . and the aftermath.
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Part 3: Chapters Eleven through Sixteen
Part Three of T.M. Camp's "Matters of Mortology" continues the undertaker's tale. In this episode, the monster strikes close to home, bringing sorrow and loss. Our narrator receives advice from Burke, listens to a story from Cires Ling, and meets his sister's lover at last.
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Part 2: Chapters Six through Ten
Part Two of T.M. Camp's "Matters of Mortology" continues the undertaker's tale, recounting his unsteady relationship with the village folk and his commitment to rid them of the evil prowling at the boundary of their community.
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Part 1: Chapters One through Five
Part One of T.M. Camp's "Matters of Mortology" introduces listeners to an undertaker recounting a tale early days of his service, when his village was plagued by a terrible creature from beyond the boundaries of life and death.
Customer Reviews
Melancholy, but oddly sweet
Melancholy, but oddly sweet account of a mortician who protects his village from a great evil, even as most of its inhabitants turn against him. Set in a period of strictly coded behavior that could either be the past or the future, the undertaker does what he must, not only for the sake of the village, but for his family's appointed position and role in this world. Calm and restrained narration accompanied by nostalgic and mournful music that suits the tone of the story.
Second Listen Thoroughly Enjoyable!
I really love "Assam and Darjeeling" and had listened to "Matters" last year when it came out. I decided to give it another listen as I could not quite remember parts of the plot. Happily, I came out the other side wanting more. This story is more haunting, and I have many questions for the author that I hope will be answered in later books. The idea of solitude in a small town is not completely lost on me, and the fact of this story taking place in the past, perhaps the far past, is something that really draws my attention. Hooray for T.M. Camp! Please write more for us to read and listen to.