Reviewed by Annika
TITLE: Lost in the Mind
SERIES: In the Mind #2
AUTHOR: Alice Winters
NARRATOR: Joel Leslie
PUBLISHER: Tantor Audio
LENGTH: 9 hours, 35 minutes
RELEASE DATE: March 17, 2020
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When an elderly couple is found dead in their own home, Chevy and Seneca are pulled into the case. But what’s unusual is that it appears neither of them were killed; instead, they simply stopped existing. Even with Chevy’s ability to go into the memories of the victims, he’s unable to tell what happened to the seemingly normal couple.
That is, until it happens again. This time, the victims are found alive, all of them kneeling and staring at a blank wall as if hypnotized by it. It’s up to Chevy and Seneca to figure out what is drawing these people and who might be manipulating them.
But when Seneca begins to act strangely, Chevy becomes concerned that he might also be affected by what is controlling the others. Chevy will do anything to keep the man he loves safe and as far from “The Light” as he can. But is it too late?
REVIEW:
I really enjoy this world with gifted people and I find both Chevy and Seneca’s abilities really fascinating, going into people’s minds seeing the good and the bad. I can’t imagine it’s easy, but still they do everything to help as many people they can. So when they are asked to once again help the homicide division they agree, not knowing the dangers in store for them.
It was nice to see how Seneca and Chevy’s relationship developed. They had an ease about them that comes from really knowing the other part, yet at the same time, they also had this new-ness feel to it from a new relationship. I love the banter and playfulness they have with each other. It gives the book a lighter feel to it, makes it a fun listen. Lost in the Mind is more toned down compared to the first book. It’s not the non-stop banter that we got in Within the Mindbut was more balanced and well rounded.
Joel Leslie’s performance of this book was fabulous. There is no doubt he elevates this story for the listener. He captured every nuance just right. He almost made me want to examine my own walls for something sinister lurking beneath the surface. He really makes you feel the creepiness from the light and the shadow, the pull towards it. He just as surely delivers the one liners and the banter that defines this series and these characters. He made this listen very enjoyable beginning to end.
I’m not sure if there will be more books to come in this series, but I sincerely hope so. I’m having so much fun spending time with Chevy and Seneca and can’t wait for more.
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