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A man in a coma listening to those around him. And no one knows. He’s a victim and he may know what happened but he cannot speak and he’s invisible to those around him
How can this be and who may be responsible and why.
He knows but it’s like he’s dead and in this twisty novel he may know what really is going on
3 stars

I think it must be very scary to be locked into your own mind after an accident or trauma. You can hear or see people, but can never talk to them again. This sets the plot for a very abnormal thriller that makes you think about your own life, and your interactions with other.

This was CREEPY! A really emotional and tense read that had me holding my breath at times. Truly loved the storyline for this one, a unique and tense read for a thriller fan like me!

Oh. That wasn’t a fun experience. This is something I’ve read a few times before and I though that the plot would go in a different way or that it could still shook me but sadly, it didn’t. Not for me.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy! Hope my next read is better!

Sure to make you think about a lot of the things going on the world today. This is sure to make you think., ponder and wonder not a book to entertain

I'll admit at first glance this isn't a book that I would typically go for bit after reading the premise and after what we have all lived through the past 3 years this book just felt so relevant and original.

I was literally engaged from the very beginning and read it in one sitting, not wanting to walk away until I knew how everything planned out.

'David' has been injured in a massive explosion which killed 11 others, he may have survived but he is now in a coma unable to move, speak, communicate in any way BUT he can still hear everything going on around him.

*I won't go into any real detail as it would definitely ruin it for anyone who hasn't read it*

The whole storyline was presented in such a unique way that it held my attention throughout, I found it extremely thought provoking and it really stirred up questions about how it would feel to be in that persons shoes.

There are so many topics touched upon within the story including racism, homophobia, terrorism, hate crimes and abuse but each were dealt with sensitively and in a way that actually made you think about the topics being spoken about.

I loved the way that the investigation is dealt with more by news updates than the usual police interviews etc. At times I could envisage being David and lying there listening to the TV news coverage and the people around talking progress into the investigation.

The only reason I have given a 4* instead of the 5* it so nearly deserved is the ending, it felt so flat after the emotion that had been ridden throughout the rest of the book.

Many thanks to netgalley and Books Go Social for the ARC.

Great plot to get yourself lost in, this one is so different to anything I’d read before. This book has everything. A real fast paced thriller. Will get your heart racing on more than one occasion. Very well written. Highly recommend this book

This book had me stumped. Sitting smug and thinking I had it all thought out, the author put me in my place. Finally we have a thriller that will keep you your toes.

This story held my attention from the beginning! David is in a coma after an explosion and cannot speak, move, or see - but he can hear. I found this premise so interesting, and loved that the story is told mostly from the patient point of you. While it wasn't an edge of your seat thriller, I was fully engaged and enjoyed this story. Give it a read!

I received this book from NetGalley

There is an explosion that kills 11 people and David who survives is in a coma. He can't speak or respond but he can hear everything around him. He can't remember how and why he was at the pride parade where the bombing was. It is kind of freaky thinking of someone being in that situation where they can hear but can't communicate to those visiting him

I enjoyed this story and was a pretty quick read

Thank you to publishers and Netgalley for giving me the ARC for review.

I ended up DNF this book. I did about 50% and I just had a hard time getting into it. It might be the timing. I am considering going back and doing a reread. The premise sounds frightening and terrifying. But I just had a hard time getting into it and having it hold my attention.

A very sad story but wasn't really gripping enough for me, not enough suspense and plot twists, sorry

This was an amazing read I actually rated it 4.5 but rounded it up. I was totally engrossed in this book from the very start. It was such a unique story-line that gives you plenty to think about and covers some controversial subject very well. I just couldn't put it down. I loved the characters and there development throughout I really connected with them and it brought out lots of emotions. I love the fast to medium pace of this book. It was so exciting to try and work everything out. I loved books that deal well with controversial subjects and this book had a few sonit was very exciting. I loved how the author incorporated onomatopoeia into the story creating a brilliant sense of atmosphere and so much tension. It really did heighten my emotions. This is one of them books that relays on you making your own conclusions at the end for certain aspects of the story or did I just switch off for a second I am not sure. It might of even been my wonderful autistic brain wanting to know more. I know for a fact I didn't want this book to end. I certainly recommend this book to all fast paced novel fans. It will certainly take you on a journey you won't be forgetting soon.

I will definitely be reading all the books I can get my hands on . Watch this space as I already have his next novel.

So much praise goes out to the author and publishing team for creating this fantastic thriller that just needs to become a best seller.  

If you love it please share with friends as independent authors really need that boost when they write so much better than some well known authors I have read.
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This was a fast paced thrilled that kept me engaged and needing to know more! Gideon did an amazing job and I cannot wait to read more of his work!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was unbelievably engaging and thrilling! It was a very unique perspective, hearing from someone unable to communicate with those around him. It has it tragic and heartbreaking moments but is a very meaningful book. I appreciate the opportunity to have read this!

The title, cover and description of this book immediately pulled me in. Took a little while to get to grips with it but I really enjoyed it.

I found this a very interesting and intriguing idea for a novel and even more so if there is any chance it could happen in real life. What the heck, using my imagination is scary enough! I assume being locked in your body with only audio awareness limits your capacity as a main character and that’s why surrounding conversations and/or sounds are included in the text. I am keen to see what this author comes up with next.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a free digital copy of the book in return for an honest review.

Such a good book! Easy to read, short chapters, so many questions wanting answered that it keeps you hooked! At first, it felt slightly confusing but then you realise that the author wants you to feel confused like the MC being ‘locked in’. Really clever!

I feel conflicted about this story. I liked the coma patient narrative, where he needs to get information he has to those outside of his consciousness, I have read a similar style book before and liked it. What conflicted me is the deep political points throughout the book. It’s trying very hard to bring up big topics, but they are a little too big for the story line.

Thank you to NetGalley for sharing this free ePub with me in exchange for my honest feedback!

I was immediately attracted to the premise of this book: A man is horribly injured from an explosion and seems completely brain dead to the hospital staff taking care of him. Although he can't physically respond, he can actually hear everything they are saying and he's the only person that knows what actually happened that day!

I went in with high hopes but the writing style was just not my vibe. The entire book is told in sections of back-to-back dialogue, almost like a play or movie script. There are some news reports included but are also mainly dialogue. I kept waiting for some narrative writing with details and explanations, but it was strictly people speaking.

And the style of dialogue was very short and blunt for every single character, so it was difficult to track who was saying what because there wasn't a ton of character development or identification. They spoke in such short sentences or phrases it reminded me of like two people talking over a walkie-talkie or something.

While in the coma patient's perspective, we read about him hearing sounds and trying to figure out where they were coming from. Instead of saying something like "the machines next to me kept beeping" the author would try to spell out the actual noise it was making. Here are legitimate examples from the text:
"thump, thump, thump" "whine, whine, whine" "thump, whoo, thump, whoo" "bang, ba-bada-ba-ba" "shuffle, shuffle" "whirr whirr wmm.. wmm.. wmm" and the classics like BANG, BUZZ, SWISH, CLINK, SCRAPE. It made me think of the children's books that I read to my niece and nephew. And it went on throughout the whole book!

In conclusion, this book was just not for me and I don't think I would recommend it to anyone. I was not impressed with the writing style, the characterization, the pacing, or the ending. It had the potential to read like a cool medical-style drama thriller, but it really felt like sitting next to the coma patient's bed and just listening to the hospital staff and police talk about what happened over and over again.