Janie is a disturbed young woman battling against her troubled mind. Soon it is not just her sanity that is slipping away from her, but also her desire for survival. Richard, a psychiatrist, must first confront the haunting shadows of his own past before he can reach into Janie’s dark mind and rescue her.
“The sense of panic returned, clawing at her sanity, pulling her down towards an immense darkness; a suffocating, endless, soul-destroying black void from which there could be no escape.”
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.
"Powerful Insights" 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.
"A well deserved sales rank of 127!" 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.
"In Dark Minds" 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?
