Stories Audio Book The Companion Chronicles Ghost in the Machine 1 image Back to Story Reviews Add Review Edit Review Sort: Date (Newest First) Date (Oldest First) Likes (High-Low) Likes (Low-High) Rating (High-Low) Rating (Low-High) Word count (High-Low) Word count (Low-High) Username (A-Z) Username (Z-A) Spoilers First Spoilers Last 6 reviews 24 April 2025 · 35 words Review by Azurillkirby It's been a while since the last Doctor Who horror story, and this one is great as usual. One of the most terrifying so far. Jonathan Morris is perfect with this type of story. A+. Azurillkirby View profile Like Liked 0 18 April 2025 · 80 words Review by Jonathan_ Spoilers 1 This review contains spoilers! One of the best 3rd Doctor stories I have heard so far. The first half of this story is incredibly atmospheric and creepy, and the conversations with the tape recordings make a good use of the audio medium. The entity inside the tapes is a very creepy concept, in a way it reminds me of The Idiot's Lantern, but more well done. It does slow down a little when The Doctor arrives in part 2 but overall this story is amazing Jonathan_ View profile Like Liked 1 15 January 2025 · 321 words Review by KnuppMello Spoilers 1 This review contains spoilers! Original (Brazilian Portuguese) Translation (English) Notando o desaparecimento do Doctor, Jo Grant se encontra em um monologo onde a TARDIS pousou em uma localização enigmática e misteriosa por sua vasta escuridão. Decidindo explorar o que a fora da nave, a companion se depara com uma instituição de pesquisa onde a restos de esqueletos em decomposição espalhados por toda parte. Carregando um gravador em branco com uma nota escrito: 'Use-me', logo notamos que algo terrível aconteceu há muito tempo atrás nesse lugar. A partir daqui cabe a Jo acalmar seus nervos para iniciar suas investigações para assim então descobrir a verdade por trás disso tudo. Eis aqui uma história com uma atmosfera bem sutil, a narrativa começa em um ritmo cadenciado e gradualmente vai aumentado sua velocidade trazendo consigo ares mais assustadores, assim atraindo e mantendo o ouvinte trazendo tons mais tensos enquanto seguimos sua jornada, em poucas palavras é uma espécie de purgatório de um “Heaven Sent” para a Jo - Toda a longa sequência envolvendo o conceito do aprisionamento do gravador é conduzida e reproduzida de forma brilhante, a escrita de Jonathan Morris não nos deixa com aquela sensação de explicação feita por cima onde na maioria dos casos entendemos pouca coisa. Depois vem a parte 2 que executa de forma magistral a tarefa de entregar um drama envolvendo reféns nos afogando em uma exposição redundante. Em resumo, confesso que já fui mais fã da linha “The Companion Chronicles” com tempo ela foi me cansando, são áudios que por mais bons que sejam, deve se reservar um tempo e principalmente uma disposição para acompanha-los de forma que não seja uma experiencia cansativa. Mas posso considerar Ghost In The Machine um caso à parte, ainda mais pelo fato de praticamente ser um Full Cast que foge bastante dos moldes tradicionais do “The Companion Chronicles” – Super recomendo, se você gosta de histórias assustadoras e tem o mesmo carinho que tenho pela Jo Grant, vai amar esse áudio. Noting the disappearance of the Doctor, Jo Grant finds herself in a monologue where the TARDIS has landed in an enigmatic and mysterious location due to its vast darkness. Deciding to explore what is outside the ship, the companion comes across a research institution where there are decomposed skeletons scattered everywhere. Carrying a blank recorder with a note written: 'Use me', we soon realize that something terrible happened a long time ago in this place. From here, it is up to Jo to calm her nerves to begin her investigations and then discover the truth behind it all. Here is a story with a very subtle atmosphere, the narrative begins at a measured pace and gradually increases its speed bringing with it more frightening airs, thus attracting and maintaining the listener, bringing more tense tones as we follow her journey, in a few words it is a kind of purgatory of a “Heaven Sent” for Jo - The entire long sequence involving the concept of the recorder's imprisonment is conducted and reproduced brilliantly, Jonathan Morris's writing does not leave us with that sensation of a superficial explanation where in most cases we understand little. Then comes part 2 which masterfully executes the task of delivering a drama involving hostages drowning us in redundant exposition. In summary, I confess that I used to be more of a fan of the “The Companion Chronicles” line, over time it tired me out, they are audios that, as good as they may be, you must reserve time and especially a disposition to follow them in a way that is not a tiring experience. But I can consider Ghost In The Machine an exceptional case, even more so for being practically a Full Cast that greatly deviates from the traditional molds of the “The Companion Chronicles” – I highly recommend it, if you like scary stories and have the same fondness for Jo Grant that I do, you will love this audio. (Translation generated by AI, so mistakes are possible). KnuppMello View profile Like Liked 1 6 January 2025 · 274 words Review by Seagullslost 3 I was never fond of the narrated style of the Companion Chronicles, but the Mahogany Murderers from series three is what got me listening to them. That story wasn’t narrated, Jago and Litefoot had met and recollected their stories - virtually the same thing but it worked better. This isn’t narrated, its set in the present. The TARDIS has landed and when Jo returns to the console room, the Doctor is not there, but outside in the dark, unconscious. The Tardis log is beside him with 'use me' written on it, so Jo make an audio recording of her adventure. I think Jo has been better served by the companion chronicles than most, or perhaps its Katy Manning whose quite versatile. ‘Find and Replace’ and ‘The Scorchies’ being one’s one that stand out for me. Part one is mostly Jo on her own, finding a door concreted up with skellingtons on the floor - not the most promising start for her. And an audio recording of scientist Benjamin Chikoto that seems to change? Part two seems full of characters, and its easy to forget that there are only two actors in this. There is a moment where you think that this is it for Jo, even though you know her story continues, it still manages to captivate you. Its quite atmospheric, the dark, the loneliness and hopelessness of the situation. This make good use of the medium, the ‘monster’ in this being an entity existing in audio form. I’m sure it's been done before, but maybe as I’m struggling to remember an example, it's been done well or differently than before. Well recommended. Seagullslost View profile Like Liked 3 24 November 2024 · 15 words Review by Rock_Angel 1 Very much like whispers of terror in a way but I prefer whispers of terror Rock_Angel View profile Like Liked 1 30 October 2024 · 134 words Review by RandomJoke Spoilers 2 This review contains spoilers! This one surprised me quite a bit. I always had a big heart for the Companion Chronicles and I expected this one would be a fun one, but I was wrong. The first part is super unsettling (maybe the late time when I listened this helped) but the whole Idea of recording and something hidden in them, is quite creepy in my eyes. How it ends is utterly amazing. Meanwhile, the second part isn't as strong as the first one, but offers quite some nice concept (just how they pull off getting three in this without manning doing her impression surprised me (for a bit at least)). Easily one of the best of the range, it really does the atmospheric part of this range so well! And especially plays well with the Audio Medium. RandomJoke View profile Like Liked 2