
When I first discovered Padgett by reading 20 Simple Steps to Ventriloquism in the anthology Grimscribe's Puppets, I was immediately hooked. I have read TheSecret of Ventriloquism about three times now, and listened to it all the way through once. Most importantly the stories contained inside are truly marvelous. The introduction by Matt Cardin is enticing, flattering and scholarly all at once. The cover art by Dave Felton is truly creepy. Everything about Padgett’s book beckons the reader to enter it’s macabre and despairing world. There is no such thing as a perfect book, The Secret of Ventriloquism however might be a contender for the title if there were such a thing. If that were a question the answer and therefore the review would be a succinct yes. Would you consider the audio edition of The Secret of Ventriloquism to be better than the print version?Īt this point after the release of Jon Padgett's debut collection it isn’t really a question of whether or not you should purchase and read a copy of The Secret of Ventriloquism.
