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Marie Jenner Mystery #5
Hearing Voices
Marie Jenner just wants out.
Marie’s life has taken a bad turn. Marie’s shrink, Dr. Parkerson—who most definitely does not believe in ghosts—has committed her to a mental institution, deeming her a danger to herself and others.
As Marie desperately tries to talk her way out of the institution, ghosts start showing up in her room. Most just want to chat, but some of them believe that one of the hospital staff is killing patients. They want Marie to investigate, and they don’t care that she’s on lockdown or that she’s being given meds that are slowly taking away her ability to interact with them. They just want the deaths to stop.
When Dr. Parkerson’s name tops the suspect list, Marie realizes that she doesn’t just need to convince her shrink that she’s sane. She also has to figure out if Dr. Parkerson’s the killer . . . before Marie becomes the next victim.
Marie wants the nightmares to stop. Doesn’t look like it’s going to happen anytime soon.
Marie’s life has taken a bad turn. Marie’s shrink, Dr. Parkerson—who most definitely does not believe in ghosts—has committed her to a mental institution, deeming her a danger to herself and others.
As Marie desperately tries to talk her way out of the institution, ghosts start showing up in her room. Most just want to chat, but some of them believe that one of the hospital staff is killing patients. They want Marie to investigate, and they don’t care that she’s on lockdown or that she’s being given meds that are slowly taking away her ability to interact with them. They just want the deaths to stop.
When Dr. Parkerson’s name tops the suspect list, Marie realizes that she doesn’t just need to convince her shrink that she’s sane. She also has to figure out if Dr. Parkerson’s the killer . . . before Marie becomes the next victim.
Marie wants the nightmares to stop. Doesn’t look like it’s going to happen anytime soon.
332 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2018
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About the author
E.C. Bell
14 books170 followersE.C. Bell is the author of six novels in the paranormal Marie Jenner Mystery Series. She has also published short stories and anthologies, won a couple of Aurora Awards, a Bloody Words Light Mystery Award, and an Alberta Book Publishing Award for Speculative Novel.
When she's not writing, she’s scouting out new locations for her upcoming novels, or renovating her round house in Edmonton, where she lives with her husband and two rescue dogs.
You read that right. She lives in a round house.
When she's not writing, she’s scouting out new locations for her upcoming novels, or renovating her round house in Edmonton, where she lives with her husband and two rescue dogs.
You read that right. She lives in a round house.
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December 19, 2018
Marie Jenner is back, and goes through a lot! Because "Stalking the Dead" was not enough for poor Marie...
The mystery was very satisfying and it was nice to see Marie's character grow so much. The challenges she faced on this book are quite believable given how the previous book ended. The structure with alternating POVs between Marie and one of the ghosts works very well.
Now back to eagerly awaiting for the next entry!
The mystery was very satisfying and it was nice to see Marie's character grow so much. The challenges she faced on this book are quite believable given how the previous book ended. The structure with alternating POVs between Marie and one of the ghosts works very well.
Now back to eagerly awaiting for the next entry!
December 19, 2018
The last time I stayed up all night reading a book--unable to put it aside in spite of being sleepy was... 1981. Until now. I read much of the day, and then again until 0400 in the morning... holy cow--what a page turner!
The book: "Hearing Voices". It's the latest Marie Jenner mystery by E.C. Bell. If you have not read any of these mysteries, filled with the most fascinating living and dead characters, you are in for a real treat. Bell just keeps upping the tension--I literally could NOT put it down and now I'm here to encourage everyone to buy these books, borrow from libraries, download ebooks... whatever it takes!
Marie is in big trouble. Anyone who sees ghosts MUST be crazy, right? And if your psychiatrist thinks you are hearing voices no one else can hear, you need involuntary confinement to make sure you take your medication. But meds don't work on real ghosts, and to top it all off, the local ghosts want Marie to find out who killed them.
The book: "Hearing Voices". It's the latest Marie Jenner mystery by E.C. Bell. If you have not read any of these mysteries, filled with the most fascinating living and dead characters, you are in for a real treat. Bell just keeps upping the tension--I literally could NOT put it down and now I'm here to encourage everyone to buy these books, borrow from libraries, download ebooks... whatever it takes!
Marie is in big trouble. Anyone who sees ghosts MUST be crazy, right? And if your psychiatrist thinks you are hearing voices no one else can hear, you need involuntary confinement to make sure you take your medication. But meds don't work on real ghosts, and to top it all off, the local ghosts want Marie to find out who killed them.
November 4, 2018
Another strong entry in this paranormal mystery series. The ending of Dying on Second left Marie in big trouble--about to be committed to an asylum by her shrink (who doesn't believe in ghosts.) Unsurprisingly, there are a number of ghosts at the asylum--not good when Marie is desperate to pretend to be normal.
I'm enjoying Marie's evolution from the first books where she hated her talent to this latest one where she makes a clear choice to help the ghosts, even when the going gets tough.
I'm enjoying Marie's evolution from the first books where she hated her talent to this latest one where she makes a clear choice to help the ghosts, even when the going gets tough.
July 22, 2019
Not quite 25% into story but have a strong dislike for Marie's shrink and the caretakers at the mental institution. I realize people burn out but they should do what one of my chemo nurses did and do something else for awhile. Those in your care shouldn't be bullied to the point they fear and/or dislike you. And yes, I realize it's only a story but some situations, real or imagined, irritate the heck out of me.
This book picks up right where book 4 ended. Marie's psychiatrist has her committed to an institution since she believes Marie is a danger to both herself and others. This belief is based on how the ghosts at the ball field sought revenge against Andrew, Karen's murderer. Since there are no such things as ghosts, the injuries must have been caused by Marie. It grates me more than a little that the doctor is willing to believe Andrew's version of what happened instead of Marie. Isn't there any kind of empathy for one of her patients?
James appears very little in this book since practically the whole story takes place at the institution. Of course there are ghosts involved.
I find the author seems to becoming more inventive, not to mention graphic, in scenes involving violence.
Another cliff hanger ending which I hope means there will be at least one more book. I would like to find out how Andrew's accusations against Marie turn out. There is also the matter of the voice that isn't Marie's mother. Who or what is that?
This book picks up right where book 4 ended. Marie's psychiatrist has her committed to an institution since she believes Marie is a danger to both herself and others. This belief is based on how the ghosts at the ball field sought revenge against Andrew, Karen's murderer. Since there are no such things as ghosts, the injuries must have been caused by Marie. It grates me more than a little that the doctor is willing to believe Andrew's version of what happened instead of Marie. Isn't there any kind of empathy for one of her patients?
James appears very little in this book since practically the whole story takes place at the institution. Of course there are ghosts involved.
I find the author seems to becoming more inventive, not to mention graphic, in scenes involving violence.
Another cliff hanger ending which I hope means there will be at least one more book. I would like to find out how Andrew's accusations against Marie turn out. There is also the matter of the voice that isn't Marie's mother. Who or what is that?
September 14, 2019
Marie's secret is secret no more: in addition to her contacts in the police department and several softball players, her psychiatrist is now aware of her ability to interact with ghosts. Dr. Parkerson most emphatically does not believe in ghosts and, having declared Marie a danger to herself and others, has confined her to mental institution for 30 days for observation, therapy, and medication. Anyone familiar with this series will realize immediately that the institution is full of ghosts who come visit Marie as soon as word gets out that she can see them. The twist is that some of them think a staff member has been killing them off and want Marie to solve the mystery. While she is on lockdown. On medication that removes her quasi-psychic powers. Trying to persuade her doctor that she doesn't see ghosts, and this is all a big misunderstanding. Unless, of course, Dr. Parkerson is the one killing the patients. Then things will get complicated. Book number five gets content warnings for violence and murder, but also sexual assaults, suicide, and just a pile of stuff surrounding mental health and the medical industry. Definitely the most exciting part of the series yet. I didn't want it to end and I can't wait until the next book comes out.
April 21, 2019
Marie's fallen into an awful, awful situation where the realism and stakes are incredibly high. It was actually hard for me to read some of these chapters, not because they weren't well-crafted--totally the opposite: they were so good they struck a visceral reaction in me regarding poor treatment in mental institutions. Yet I still had a hard time putting it down! I felt more afraid for Marie than in any of the previous books, and what she endures in this story is sure to take its toll. Nevertheless, Marie continues to grow, which makes her more and more heroic, and a satisfying character to spend time with. I'm excited to see how the series continues to ramp up the stakes and tension in its normal and paranormal worlds.
October 9, 2019
Hearing Voices is the fifth book in the Marie Jenner Mystery series. This book is a must-read for any mystery fan.
Marie’s shrink, Dr. Parkerson—who most definitely does not believe in ghosts—has committed her to a mental institution, deeming her a danger to herself and others. This does not stop the ghosts from communicating with her. On the contrary, some of them want her to find their killer on staff in the institution, possibly even Dr. Parkerson. This is a fast-paced mystery that captures your interest from the start and keeps you reading until the end. I cannot wait to read the next book in this fascinating series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Marie’s shrink, Dr. Parkerson—who most definitely does not believe in ghosts—has committed her to a mental institution, deeming her a danger to herself and others. This does not stop the ghosts from communicating with her. On the contrary, some of them want her to find their killer on staff in the institution, possibly even Dr. Parkerson. This is a fast-paced mystery that captures your interest from the start and keeps you reading until the end. I cannot wait to read the next book in this fascinating series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 6, 2019
This is a fabulous fast-paced page-turner in a fabulous series that seems to keep getting better and better with each book. I love this series and cannot put the book down once I start! I also cannot wait to get the next book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 6, 2019
Hearing Voices (Marie Jenner Mystery #5) by E.C. Bell is an awesome story that I have read. This is book number five in this awesome series that I have loved reading. I highly recommend this story to everyone waho love reading about mysteries and fantasy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 4, 2019
Whoa! This one was intense! Some parts with how the patients were treated was a little hard to read but I really enjoyed the storyline and the outcome. Marie is finally embracing her special gift.
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