I am once again participating in the ArmchairAudies this is my first post with many more to come as I am listening to the Thiller/Suspense category and Mystery. and Honestly this one will be a hard one to beat I am in love with this man's voice!
The Book of Obeah (Crossroads #1) by Sandra Carrington-Smith
Narrated by, Dave Fennoy
Thriller/Suspense Audie Nominee
Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing
I really liked this book; however I am not sure I would have
liked it as much if I had read it in print. But since I did listen I really
enjoyed it, it was suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my seat. This is
paranormal suspense about Voodoo and Hoodoo.
Melody’s grandmother dies and asks that Melody take her
ashes back to the Louisiana Bayou, but what her grandmother doesn’t tell her is
the inheritance of “The Sight” that she also passed on and that there is an old
book that she needs to take care of as there are many willing to kill for. Melody
didn’t know anything about Voodoo or Hoodoo but soon finds out her grandmother
did which comes as a shock to Melody. When she gets to Louisiana things get
even weirder plus she is threatened by a man who says the book her grandmother stole
is his and he will get it back no matter what. So we have a mystery a family
story with some ghosts and hoodoo going on!
This isn’t a story I would have been drawn to but since it
is up for an Audie Award I listened to it and am glad I did, it had just the
right amount of suspense and the paranormal add a little Catholic Church
baddies to the mix and this made for a good story. I was glad a certain someone
didn’t end up being a bad guy (you’ll know if you read it) and I am curious if
that relationship will go on to the next book (which there is not an audio and that needs to be remedied!). I am curious
if certain characters will carry over and which ones that will be. I liked Melody
I thought she took everything in stride and it was a lot to take in and I’d
love to see how she goes forward and what becomes of ‘the Sight’. This book
grabbed me enough to want to continue on with the series.
Even though our
heroine is female it didn’t bother me at all that this one was narrated by a
man because he was amazing and added to the spookiness of this book. Dave
Fennoy has this voice it’s the voice of every scary Voodoo witch doctor that’s
ever been heard or read he was perfect for this book. His voice is a cross
between Barry White & Dion Graham and I really liked it and was very
surprised to find out this was his only audiobook on audible so did some
digging and found out he is a voice over actor and has some impressive credits
to his name in commercials, animations, games and documentaries. I for one hope
he narrates the second book in this series because it won’t be the same without
him! I also hope he will narrate more books because I could listen to him all
day! There were times the music between chapters was annoying and times it felt
like it fit in so just a warning to those of you who don’t like music in your
audiobooks.
4 Stars
5 Star narration
To learn more about Dave Fennoy HERE is his website
Dave Fennoy has a voice that makes your clothes fall off....
ReplyDeleteHaHa he does..Its a fabulous lush voice!
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