Reviews for When I close my eyes

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Resolving the reason for the unsuccessful assassination attempt of writer Josephine Bourdillion by hired hitman Henry Hughes proves to be more complicated than it seemed at first. As Josephine lies in a coma, listeners hear the three voices of Henry, Josephine, and daughter Paige (performed well by Angelo Di Loreto, Laura Knight Keating and Barbara McCulloh), taking us through the past as well as the perilous present. While Josephine's plight is the major focus of the plot, involving disturbing letters from fans, Henry's motivations are laid bare with sympathy and agony. All the characters are well conceived and Paige becomes the true heart of the novel as she becomes entwined in the problems of Henry's family as well as her own. Josephine's novels and her strong belief in scripture become pivotal concepts of faith and forgiveness. There are dark sections of the story as Musser also explores Josephine's previously hidden depression. VERDICT Highly recommended for listeners who enjoy nuanced Christian fiction. —Joyce Kessel, Villa Maria Coll., Buffalo

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