Review: Loud and Clear, This Story Is A Winner!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 7, 2014
I was excited to hear about a new story from Oliver Phipps, and Tears of Abandon does not disappoint.The chemistry between Drew and Beth is delightfully strong and helps bring you right into the story long before things get spooky. You also get to understand Rich, Drew’s college roommate. And it’s easy to see Jack and Cindy’s relationship and where they’re at in their life. This is a powerful ensemble cast, with each player adding intriguing layers.The pacing is fantastic and the characters are commanding, albeit frighteningly flawed. In the best way possible, and with a unique voice. This story flows with a complexity that adds to the pure suspense.There’s a real sense of time, and you find yourself deep in the wilderness, with a chilly morning fog slowly rolling over you as you read as fast as you can. Every turn reads true, every revelation was original. All showing us the power of whispers and the pull that just may come calling for you, in this latest tour de force of a story.