This book was well written. I liked the way several characters and their stories emerged and the way the characters lives were intertwined. I liked the ending. I think this story would also be wonderful told from the perspective of Janie's mind. There are parts of the story where that occurs and those parts are intriguing.

Great work!

The italicised voice in the head is a brilliant stylistic device, and not one I have seen before. The characters are down-trodden and agonised, each in their own way. This is very well written and richly deserves all the rave reviews it has been getting.

My eyes were literally glued to the computer screen...they didnt blink once!!! Becky's life is so sad. She is so miserably unhappy, but will she really committ suicide?? You have me wondering if she really will. The voices we hear in our heads are very real...some of us have the strength to fight them off, some of us don't. I am adding this to my cart and I hope here in a few days I can order this and the red cross anthology book from you. I am very much impressed! There is just something about "dark minds" that fascinate me.....excellent writing....a definate "thriller"

Karen.....

I've only read the preview, but it pulled me so far into this amazing story that now I'll have to buy the book to see what happens. The writing is coherent and well-organized. Well done, Angela!

Kept me on the edge of my seat!!!! Very well written, riveting!!!! ~Litha Daniels

Angela's characters are skilfully revealed through strong description and plausible actions. The subject matter is treated with sensitivity and compelling honesty. It is also accurate. For the insights alone, 'In Dark Minds' is essential reading. Thank you for creating a powerful story which is both confronting and enlightening.

I've only been privileged to read the preview so far, but those few pages were more than enough to drop me into the world of a highly disturbed young women in search of something that even she has no idea what it is.

If you like descriptive and emotive literary fiction that takes you deep into the heart of the human condition, this is definitely a must read.

Angela's book tells an intriguing story that will grab your attention from the first page and just won't let go. As someone who suffers from an anxiety disorder, I can attest to the accuracy of the portrayals of the characters...not just that of the main character, but most especially the reactions of the friends and family who wonder what's going on and what they can do. This is a very well-written and interesting book; I really enjoyed it.

You have to buy this one! Angela, you are truly talented! Author of "Crazy Life Cronicles"

You had my attention from the very start! And since i want to know more, look for me to purchase this soon.

With its intriguing start, introduction of characters and setting, and increasing sense of "otherness", the preview tugs at the reader, making you want to find out more. Angela's writing is sometimes spare, sometimes poetic, always engaging and empathetic. In Dark Minds promises to be a thoughtful exposition of the descent into mental illness.

From reading the preview alone this story captures your attention and holds you captive. Living with mental illness within a family is chaotic, often leaving loved ones in a constant state of worry and upheaval. This story opens a surreal window into a tortured, very frightened mind. You feel for her, you feel for the ones she will desert, and you feel for the times she will miss due to fear to live through painful memories... Ms. Hooper is able to give a realistic insight into a young woman's troubled mind as she struggles to hold on to sanity...

I would recommend this book to anyone, but especially to anyone who has had the spectre of mental illness touch themselves or a family member.

BettyJo HIlger, author of Living In Chaos Survival: A Parenting Journey...

I was very impressed with the writing style but the subject matter strikes to close to home. My wife and I live every day with the uncertainty of a "DARK MIND" living in our home...never knowing...always worrying...
I see a movie in your future. Great job.

A very creative and descriptive story which leaves you on the edge of your seat. A book for anyone who loves to read colorful, discriptive and creative literature.

Thank you everyone, for my wonderful reviews. I am happy that Janie's battles have captured your minds. My book is also listed here:
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This is a subject matter maybe a little too close to home for some of us- however, it is told in a voicxe that reflects the understanding of some "non" fictional thoughts. I myself have no attention span- and I read every page.. So that says something.
The fact that the author is from the U.K is apparent in her writing style making it all the more enjoyable to read. I sit and draw a world I would like to live in to escape the feelings of some of the people in that book. Wonderfuly written, and meaningful-

Stacy K. Lloyd

When it comes right down to it, we really don't want to know what's going on in the heads of people around us. The fantasy of telepathy would pale against the abject shock one would experience if the thoughts of one's best friend were laid bare. Half the time, we don't even want to know what's going on in our own heads!

That's what makes Angela Hooper's story In Dark Minds so creepy. It's essential that the we are exposed to the facets of Janie's mind. As creepy as that becomes, we walk with her. Hooper has created something of a story much like a wound that has scabbed over. Put a bandage on it, it'll heal. So why are we so tempted to pull off the bandage and pick at the scab?

Well done.

In Dark Minds pulls you into the story right from the beginning. The author sets a mood that brings Hitchcock to mind. Hang on and enjoy this exciting ride!

I agree with all of the comments below and i am adding your book to my shopping cart. It is better than most of the books (if not all of them) on the best sellers list at any book store that you are likely to walk into!
Beautifully written + four thumbs up (my wife is holding both of her thumbs up along with me) to say the least!
Love + Peace.
Earl.

I Like the new look of the store.I still dig your book.By the way...who is that attractive lady on the front :)

I sure wish I could get some reviews on my second book :(

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Although I would not choose to read this type of story normally, a serious subject with the depths of the mind in maelstrom, it is handled with extreme technical, dramatic and emotional skill right from the off. The style is such, I could never hope to emulate it, but, backtracking a tad, it is not my genre so perhaps it's best not to try. Although it's a happy accident, I am terrified of heights, so the opening paragraphs were very real. Actually, this goes to show that you've got it dead right, eh? Again, not my thing, but it certainly is my wife's. So, one download to you and a possible sale if she is gripped, as I expect her to be. Well done.

In Dark Minds explores a touchy subject with grace and dignity. Grappling with a difficult subject matter, Ms. Hooper uses imagery and a clear voice to paint her story. I look forward to reading more from her in the future.
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I have just read the preview and plan to buy the full version. I can't wait to read the rest of the story. Angela's craft is well developed and she truly knows how to spin a yarn! She manages to plant seeds in the readers mind, leaving them anxious and wanting more. Great Job Angela, I am hooked!

M. Richard Smith
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I have read the preview and really impressed.Subtle and strong, the narrative slowly unfolds the personal trajectories of the characters. Angela deserves praise for telling us the hidden aspects of our mind that still exists.It is a very reassuring feeling.

The opening of the novel really grabs your attention. The reader is compelled to keep on reading so as to determine what the deal is with Janie.

Angela Hooper is certainly a talent to keep an eye on.

This book has a very authentic feel to it, either Angela Hooper has lived through and worked with scary situations and tragic lives such as Janie's, or she has spent a lot of time researching it. I have just bought the book after reading only the first few chapters, I simply have to know what happens next. Gripping story line, with believable characters and an entralling plot, everything a great book should have. I look forward to reading more, are there any more Angela Hooper books on the way?

A good story by a talented writer. Invest a few minutes in the preview to see for yourself. After a taste of this book, you'll want to read more!

As a registered nurse with over twenty years in the psychiatric speciality, I'd like to comment on the reality of the writing. I've worked with Janie! I know her (or patients very much like her). The depths of her emotions, the believability of her delusions, and, most importantly, the ability to make others (including the reader) believe them is incredible. Dynamite, Angela! Is another one in line?

This book will take you into madness.You will question your own existence.The darkness in all of us is seen so clearly.This book must be read to be believed.It will leave you begging for more!

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This is an interesting excerpt from what i have read so far. She uses words so beautifully and has a vivid imagination about the depths of the mind. Good job!

This is an interesting excerpt from what i have read so far. She uses words so beautifully and has a vivid imagination about the depths of the mind. Good job!

This Book "In Dark Minds" is wonderfully written. I can see the images in my head when I read this story and that is rare. Thank you Angela, keep writing.

In Dark Minds is an eventful journey into a disturbed mind. The brilliantly descriptive writing blends perfectly with the factual information about the disorder the young woman suffers from. Obviously a lot of research was done.
It is difficult to write a book of this type that could sustain my interest as I have always found books with emotional content a little hard to get into, but In Dark Minds grabbed me from the first page and I became so attached to the characters that I did not want the book to end.
I hope this will not be the last book Angela Hooper writes because that would be a terrible waste of extraordinary talent.

In Dark Minds we are led on the path that Janie walks, leaving men like Raymond and Daniel in her wake. In her quest to discover who she is, she may have lost the most important thing.

The first chapter had me sitting on my hands, anxious to see what Jamie does next, and if she in fact listens to the voices in her head.

A wonderful read!

I read your preview and I loved what I saw. The way your words are placed together and the story itself is awesome. I love this line: "She carefully looked over the edge, her long red hair billowing out behind her, it was a long way to fall to the crashing deep-blue waters below and death beckoned her like an old welcoming friend." Wow!

Imagery so vivid, one feels present in the story line.

In Dark Minds is a literate portrait of madness and despair. Like a cat, author Angela Hooper digs into mental illness and flips it from one side to the next, examining how it affects not just the person who is ill, but everyone around them. In Dark Minds reads almost like a suspense thriller, but the stakes aren't some far fetched doomsday scenario: the stakes are survival of a single human soul. For fans of literate adult fiction.
Rodney Robbins, author of My Romantic Spell.