Customer Reviews

Voices Carry

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3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
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Extremely predictable on all fronts -- who the killer was, what his motive was, how and why the crimes were happening. Not even one little twist or red herring to spice things up a bit. And the main characters just didn't come across as very bright to not pick up on any of this until it was too late.

VOICES CARRY is the first Mariah Stewart book I have read. The cleverly suspenseful plot was entertaining and the characters believeable. I especially liked that Genna Snow was as smart, if not smarter, than her male counterparts. Often when the lead female character and the lead male character work for the FBI or some other exciting government position, the male character seems to always be smarter and more intuitive than the female character. The author did a great job of bringing out the professional strenghts of Genna and John and the understandable romantic tension between them. You won't go wrong purchasing this book.

This was my 1st Mariah Stewart book and it will not be the last. I loved these characters and hated to see the book end. This story was fast-paced, never boring and the suspense picks up towards the end of the book. I highly recommend this one!

I have read 'Brown-eyed Girl' and loved it, but I felt the story was over too quickly. Believe me, 'Voices Carry' is even better. I have read the book in one day. The plot is more complicated than in Brown-eyed girl and thus is the book a satisfying read with a nice twist in the end. Recommendable!

This was my first book by Mariah Stewart and I enjoyed it so much I can't wait to read the others she has written. Genna Snow and John Mancini were great characters and the book had a great plot with some surprises. I would highly recommend this book.

VOICES CARRY was a satisfying read, especially since I had already read BROWN-EYED GIRL. It continued the story of the characters and let us know what happened to them. I recommend this book.

On the heels of THE BROWNED EYED GIRL, this new book by Ms Stewart was much anticipated and she didn't disappoint. The suspense was richly developed and believable. The story at times was alarmingly evil but then Ms Stewart is a master of evil suspense. The only draw back was a bit too much time was spent on back story for our couple, bogging the story down at times and it really wasn't needed ( hence no five star rating).

It is hoped Ms Stewart will continue to develop stories rich with strong heroines and supportive heroes: be they contemporary love stories or her current trend toward evil suspense. Having been a fan of her earlier work, it is hoped she will continue to help set the standard in Romantic Suspense: few have her touch in developing heart stopping evil intent. You can't go wrong with any books by Ms Stewart. She deserves her growing body of fans!

What first was thought to be random kidnappings in different states changes when a twelfth woman turns up missing and the FBI is called in to assist. John Mancini is an agent with the reputation of getting inside a criminal's mind and is chosen to lead this assignment. After reviewing the individual case files, his instincts tell him this is a master plan being played out and that only one person is abducting the women. He selects a team of four agents, one of whom is Agent Genna Snow. He believes that it will be Genna who will break the case by finding a missing piece of the puzzle. She has an uncanny sixth sense and seems to be able to instinctively feel and think like one of the victims.

Genna and John share a past, one that John desires to rekindle. When he walked out of her life without a word, he left her shattered and feeling abandoned. An invitation to attend a baby's christening with his boisterous Italian family will reveal unknown facts to Genna, facts which begin to change her mind and open her heart again. They will have a second chance to find love as they work together to solve the mystery of the case they're working on. It's a case that allows John to learn the horror of Genna's past and help him understand her better, and also one to cause him great anxiety when he learns Genna could be the next target.

Genna and John were introduced in the winning novel BROWN-EYED GIRL and now it's their turn to have their story revealed. While BROWN-EYED GIRL was a thriller-chiller type of story, VOICES CARRY is what I consider a true romantic suspense, with both elements being equal.

Mariah Stewart offers much more than suspense and romance in this fictional work. She writes about parental abuse and child rape, but also shares how a foster-mother with a beautiful spirit changes a young girl's life by offering unconditional love and affection. This is a multi-plotted tale about good versus evil, where secondary characters play a major role and round out the story. One of the main points is the love story, but the thread of the mystery and the suspense in finding the criminal weaves throughout. Fans will swiftly turn pages to see if they have guessed correctly, and will be surprised with twists and turns along the way. Mariah Stewart is an author on the rise, destined to hit the best-seller list at any time. VOICES CARRY is an example of her creativity, and a title I highly recommend. I believe it will find a place on your keeper shelves, right along with her previous titles.

Carol Carter as written for Under The Covers

Let me say first, I love Mariah Stewart. I'll read absolutely anything she writes, and I devoted the better part of an entire afternoon to 'Voices Carry'. After enjoying 'Brown Eyed Girl' as much as I did, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one to see how Genna and John's story would continue. There was lots of action here and a few twists I never even suspected. Thats the great thing about Ms. Stewart - she keeps you guessing !

I thought 'Voices' had just the right blend of suspense and mystery and, of course, romance. Ms. Stewart writes characters you just can't help rooting for. It might be good to read 'Brown Eyed Girl' first just to get a feel for the characters, but 'Voices' will stand proud all on its own. And while you're shopping, if you happen to see any other books by Mariah Stewart - grab 'em! You won't be dissappointed !

I enjoy thrillers. Given all the hoopla about Ms. Stewart's previous book, I picked this up with a tingle of anticipation. Boy, did that fade quickly!

Her writing isn't that good, and the FBI -- including the unbelievably mixed-up hero and heroine -- came off looking like a bunch of stupid amateurs. The last third of the book would've never happened, since the investigators would've homed in on the location of the abducted women right away. I got the sense that the contrived ending was just so the heroine could be placed in jeopardy One More Time.

I've read a lot of great romantic suspense, BLIND FAITH by Christianne Heggan leaps to mind, and this falls far short of "good." I may look for her previous title in a used book store, but I won't pay money for it.