Indifference

by P.D. Alleva

Paul Alleva's gripping and psychological thriller, Indifference is the story of Bishop, a man with psychic ability, whose hallucinations have always seemed more real than the doctors who tell him otherwise. But on one cold night in Manhattan, Bishop begins to realize his ability, his gift, could be bestowed upon him to help others. Though his doctors and therapists believe he could bring harm to himself and others, Bishop discovers he can use his gift to bring the light of God to those who so desperately need it. But when Bishop runs away from the medications and doctors who try to rein him in, he finds himself in the dark city, alone against the evil forces lurking within. Will Bishop succumb to his delusions, or will he decide for himself what is real and what his heart has always believed to be true? Find out in Paul Alleva's suspenseful tale.

156 pages, Paperback

First published December 27, 2011

About the author

PD Alleva writes thrillers. Whether those thrillers are Sci-Fi Fantasy’s about Alien Vampires attempting to subjugate the human race, or steeped in a haunting mystery, or an urban paranormal fantasy, PD always provides readers with a profound, entertaining, and satisfying reader experience, in a new genre he has coined as alternative fiction. His novels blend mystery, conspiracy, psychology, and action with the supernatural, horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Alternative fiction is PD's attempt at describing what readers uncover in any one of his books, a new discovery towards mainstream storytelling. He's been writing since childhood, creating and developing stories with brash and impactful concepts he describes are metaphors for the shifting energies that exist in the universe. PD lives inside of his own universe, working diligently on the Sci-Fi/Fantasy series, The Rose Vol. II, the urban paranormal fantasy series, Girl on a Mission, and Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect, PD’s upcoming horror novel.

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Reviews

[Iseult Murphy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I admire the author for his intention with this novel. The theme of every life is precious, we all count, and every action matters is an important one. I agree that we can all make a difference.

The depiction of mental illness and the way mentally ill people can be treated and viewed was excellent. The scenes of violence and suffering were written with great understanding.

Unfortunately, I felt that writing about the character of Bishop in a dreamlike hallucinatory manner, detracted from the important theme of this book. I know it was a deliberate style that the author chose, but it didn’t work for me.

Lots to like about this book, but it came across to me as a message wrapped in a story and I would have preferred a story with a message.