Voices

SUSPENSE/THRILLER:  She sees dead people. Well, okay, not all dead people, just two. Isabella and Jack. They’ve been her constant companions for a while now, but it isn’t till Jack decides to intervene—in a big way—that Moira’s life takes a violent turn for the worse. Worse? Yeah, like, loony bin worse. 

The fine folks at Baycrest have a motto: Medicate the patient so they’re happy and complacent. Moira doesn’t really mind this tack—as long as it gets her one step closer to her freedom. Jack, her domineering dead person—has a different idea, though. An idea that could keep her in Baycrest indefinitely, if he’s not careful.

Argh! More! More, more, more! The premise behind “Voices” is fantastically imaginative. Not that it’s completely new, it’s just a jaunty twist on the old. And Adam. Oh, Adam. More, more, more! A character so vibrant and snarky that he makes you laugh out loud deserves MUCH more attention. Love him! Richard? Yes, more. Love triangle? More. With all of these elements, “Voices” should have been . . . MORE. The story felt stunted and the relationships unfulfilled. Unnecessary bits needed to take a backseat to a goldmine of elements ripe for a five star. This book began leaps and bounds ahead of the pack, but tripped at the darn finish line. It would be fantastic to see it dust itself off and finish the race with a flourish.   

Sofia St. Angeles