Review: Good but...
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 6, 2014
Somehow this third in the series has lost the punch the second volume had. There is still plenty of action, but not nearly the same nail biting intensity as Voices. The character development is still good, but again not as terrific as before. The plot is good, but here again it falls short when compared to Voices.Jon Blake takes front and center as he grabs onto promises offered by the voices in his head. He initially tries to reject their influence, but his need for acceptance and respect are too great to resist. David Chance doesn't seem to get as many messages, but what he does get are vital to his survival. Canary becomes a more central character, but her special talents aren't as evident as those in Voices. She doesn't seem as brilliant in this episode nor as endearing.There are a few key story elements left unexplained. The end was rushed and seemed incomplete. The conclusion does suggest a potential continuation of the saga. Let's hope Hileman gets his groove back if he plans a fourth volume for this series. I found several typos in this book, there weren't any in Voices from what I recall.Overall, this is a good read, but is somewhat of a disappointment when compared to Voices. I haven't read Messages so can't comment on its in comparison to Liesor Voices.