This was definitely creepy. I haven't read the other 2 books in the series and got this one as a Netgalley audio. I enjoyed the short book, though. The stories worked together in a way I hadn't expected. I listened in one sitting, but mainly because I had time.

The writing and stories were fine, but didn't grip me in a way that I couldn't do things like get ready for my morning while listening. Overall, a fairly pleasant experience (even if I wish I'd waited until the sun had come up for a couple of these).

Thank you Net Galley and William Pauley III for this audiobook! While I have not read the first 2 entries of this series, I still enjoyed this collection of short stories. I found them interesting and they held my attention well. The narration was done well and kept my attention. There were a couple stories that lost me a bit but I think that may also be from not having the background of the first two books to pull from. Overall I would definitely recommend giving these a try if you enjoy weird horror.

Really liked the narrator. The book it’s self was weird and not sure what I just listened to. Definitely a trippy space read. Can’t say if I would recommend it. The people I know would not like it but probably other readers might.

I have a new favorite horror author. It is not often that I read something that is actually scary, but this one will stick with me. Super creepy. I have been slowly catching up on the series and I love how things are connected, but not necessarily linear. I cannot wait to get more from this author.

5 stars

Another brilliant audio by William Pauley III, this one was completely insane and at one point I thought maybe William needs to see a brain specialist because it’s so bizarre what he comes up with! Anyhow I can’t wait to hear more from this author and his series!

Did I intend to binge listen to this series? No, I didn’t, but here we are. I skipped straight to #3 in the bedlam bible series- as I am waiting for the second book to arrive and I had the third book available to me on audiobook. Like others who have read this series have said, I did not feel as if I was missing some big piece of information by not reading in order. I do wonder if there are some connections to the second book that I am missing that will fall into place once I read it.

As with the first book of this series, I found myself thoroughly entertained. A book filled with the dreams (or are they?) of a poisoned prisoner, this book takes you on a journey from horrifying to vulnerable and emotional.

I feel like this is that kind of book (and series, from what I’m seeing) that people either “get” or they don’t. I love the writing style being a collection of shorter stories that interconnect. I love that the stories have the reader questioning reality. I love that it makes me let go and use my imagination rather than holding onto the strict black and white thinking I can get stuck in at times.

Overall, another success by this author. I will absolutely be continuing this series.

This book was like a really enjoyable fever dream. The stories were exciting very creative.

The narration was so well done and made the stories even more gripping.

I didn't realise that this was in a series but I will definitely be checking out the other books in this authors collection.

While I definitely managed to read these out of order, I think this one was the best of out the bunch. It's also my favorite cover out of all of the crazy, highly creative covers.

What could be better/worse than being poisoned? Being poisoned and dreaming of psychedelic astronauts! It's not exactly obvious that these are dreams or that they are even connected buy the end is crazy and everything slots together nicely.

I didn´t know this was the third book in a series. Somehow the audiobook still caught my interest. I like the narrator. I want to read/listen to the previous books.

This was a wild read. I recommend the audiobook because the narrator was amazing.
I was a little confused at the beginning but the second half really tied it together. If you’re into strange/spooky/horror books this one will be for you.

Another trippy fever-dream like read/listen by my fav weird fiction dude William Pauley III. I’ve been listening to this series haphazardly for some months now… I just can’t get enough of it and I think the narrator just adds to my obsession. Always expect the very unexpected when picking up a Bedlam Bible story.
I loved it.

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William Pauley III’s “The Astronaut Dream Book” is an intriguing exploration of a new doom horror genre. The book introduces us to a man who experiences an unfortunate situation, leading to a secondary storyline that delves into his apparent stream of consciousness. While the narrative can be gory and unsettling at times, the unfolding stories are undeniably captivating and suspenseful.

The author's attention to detail is commendable, as it allows readers to vividly imagine the described places. Although the grotesque nature of these details may be off-putting to some, the desire to uncover what happens next takes precedence. Particularly, the second story the astronaut dreams of is exceptionally suspenseful, leaving readers unable to put the book down. The unexpected twists and turns in the plot linger in the mind long after finishing the book and putting it down.

Thank you to Net Galley for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions and ideas expressed in this review are my own.

3.5 rounded up. Another collection of gory stories in Bedlam Bible series. Same as previous books it’s dark and crazy, delightfully weird, and very enjoyable.
I think the stories were interesting. As a reader I liked to be pushed in the different dimension into the author’s imagination.
Loved the surreal world created in this series.
I really like this book cover.
Thanks to NetGalley for the free copy of audio book.

The Astronaut Dream Book is a total mindf**k. I mean what did I just listen to? There is bits of madness still reeling from my brain leaking out of my ears spilling into the floor. Singing the Dead Space commercial version of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” all the way down.

I wish I could define the experience. I wish I could explain what I saw when my ears opened to the world…I’m sorry, I can’t.

But I’ve come back with an experience and as a person who does not do audiobooks all that much, I am more open to them now.

The originality of something like this made me what a physical copy to follow along. If you get the chance to check this author out.
(I’m an 80’s baby so I’m starting to view this authors work like walking the aisles of a video stores horror section.)
His work is encoding that video store smell, the 80’s independent bookstore vibe with crazy covers and stories of madness that actually match what the cover offers. Gotta love when you get what you see.

I say, give it a chance, sit down strap in with your concoction of choice (legal, and safe, of course) and close your eyes and listen as the Astronaut dreams…

3.5🌟 I was looking for something completely different from my usual reads & this definitely delivered. I enjoyed the psychedelic, dark vibes & atmosphere of this book.

Loved the narration on the audio book & the cover art really intrigued me to read this.

Thank you to NetGalley & Doom publishing for the arc

This series is one of my favs. The stories are so bizarre and weird, which is right up my alley. I am looking forward to reading the next one!

This was a quick interesting read about a man who dreams of astronauts. I enjoyed the combination of horror and sci-fi and though I’m not sure if I understood what happened, there was still and unsettling fear that was instilled in me. The scenes were vibrant and intense -- especially the story about the boy, his mom, and the dog man. I’m not sure if this is for everyone but it’s oddly creepy and very weird if you enjoy that!

I really struggled through this one. It just couldn’t hold my focus.

It was weird but never really grabbed my attention. I think The Tower is my favorite in this series.

William Pauley III is one of most interesting writers I've ever discovered and I've fallen in love with everything he's done. Connor Brannigan is the perfect narrator. His voice suits Pauley's writing so well.

We find ourselves in Eigth Block Tower following an array of characters and their encounters with death, real or hallucinated

Perhaps it's because I haven't read the previous installments in the series or because I'm more into novels but this one didn't really manage to pull me in. Mostly, I'm just confused. I will say however that the narration of the audiobook was great.