Voice in the Night

by C. Paul Andersen

It has all the ingredients for a fun and relaxing winter vacation - a film festival, world-class winter games, a visit to an ancestral home, and the flattering attentions of a charming and handsome stranger. A time to unwind and reassess a tenuous career. How could actress Lesley Kern know that it could turn deadly? Now the seemingly simple and straightforward sale of her inherited home near Silver Forks Mountain has become an exercise in terror. Who is so desperate to see her fail? And who is her mysterious, young visitor, and what is the urgent message she has for Lesley? These are questions that Lesley and Jim Shepherd, a man who can solve other people's problems much easier than he can his own, must find the answers before it's too late.

Genres: Lds Fiction, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Romance, Lds

310 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Shannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

The writing was all right in the book, but it was totally dated by references to the 2002 Olympics, TV shows now off the air, and the films in the Sundance Film Festival that year. It was also over preachy in its environmentalism. I also didn't get the whole plot with Rachel and why it mattered. I think the main problem with the book was the use of too many differing elements instead of just concentrating on one or two of them.

[Kristyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

More like voice in the daytime. They weren't ever there at night! Not bad, but could have been much better with a few changes, including the title that doesn't fit which is typical of Covenant LDS fiction.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story takes us back to 2002 and the Olympics about to begin. Lesley Kern (a TV actress) decides to take a lengthy vacation and stays in Park City to attend the Sundance Film Festival before the Olympic ceremonies begin. We learn that Lesley owns her great-grandfather's house in Silver Forks Mountain outside of Park City. Deciding to drive to the old, and long-forgotten, homestead, Lesley longs to restore it--thus meeting Jim Shepherd who becomes her personal handyman. Forces are at play here to force Lesley to sell her property, So, there is mystery and danger throughout the story.

[Susan Forsgren · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thrilling, well told story that does not have any offensive language or situations.
I will be reading more by this author. A terrific find.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love a mystery

[Marsha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was tightly crafted and honest. I liked the fact the Mr. Anderson kept the dialog moving without characters excluding obvious, and need conversations. It was unencumbered and refreshingly sweet, a predictable and straight forward haunted house story. I liked it and picked it up because I knew Paul Anderson. He was the Dixie College Theater Director for many years. I chose audio book.

[Nathalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Old house plus supernatural happening equal brrrr although later, as you understand more behind the scenes with an LDS perspective to boot, it helped. I don't normally read those kinds of story lines because they make me uncomfortable. However, I quite enjoyed this mystery which takes place in Park City, not too far from where I live. The only thing which disappointed me was the ending. I wanted a more definite resolution to Lesley and Jim's budding love story.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Story had possibilities but I felt I was being treated to adults talking like teenagers. Overly dramatic somehow. An actress returns to Park City to attend a film festival and the Olympics. Incidently she decides to visit her family home (which belongs to her) and thus starts a series of romantic and mystical events.

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 2.5
This was a nice story. I struggled at first to get into it and nearly quit reading several times. I eventually committed to going forward with my reading. My biggest problem getting into the book seemed to be getting to like Lesley. Eventually, she was OK , and I could go ahead and finish the book.

[Swhe641200 · Rating 3 out of 5]

GSB Lesley is a reporter assigned to Park City to cover Winter Olympics and Film Festival. Fun read about Park City she has a home that belongs to her Grandmother she see's ghost and hear voices. Cute read. Falls in love with the Good man

[Cherri · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a pretty good book. There were a few things that didn't add up to me.

[Amelia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice, easy read.

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed listening to this in the van on CD while driving my kids all over to activities. It took me a week but at least I was excited to get in the van. lol

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting LDS novel.

[Tfox100 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I read this already. It sounded really familiar when I started reading it. Based on the reviews, I don't think I will keep reading it just to be sure.

[Brooke · Rating 1 out of 5]

awkward writing. Decent (ish) plot. I really feel like I wasted my time....

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good clean thriller. Fast paced and kept you guessing. Really like the charactors.

[Ralynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

really good book, must read, had some twists and turns and didn't end how I thought it would.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grade: B+

[Amber]

Good book, Fun and the ending is one you wouldn't guess. It made me want more.