Voices Carry

This was my first book by Mariah Stewart and I enjoyed it so much I can't wait to read the others she has written. Genna Snow and John Mancini were great characters and the book had a great plot with some surprises. I would highly recommend this book.

VOICES CARRY was a satisfying read, especially since I had already read BROWN-EYED GIRL. It continued the story of the characters and let us know what happened to them. I recommend this book.

What first was thought to be random kidnappings in different states changes when a twelfth woman turns up missing and the FBI is called in to assist. John Mancini is an agent with the reputation of getting inside a criminal's mind and is chosen to lead this assignment. After reviewing the individual case files, his instincts tell him this is a master plan being played out and that only one person is abducting the women. He selects a team of four agents, one of whom is Agent Genna Snow. He believes that it will be Genna who will break the case by finding a missing piece of the puzzle. She has an uncanny sixth sense and seems to be able to instinctively feel and think like one of the victims.Genna and John share a past, one that John desires to rekindle. When he walked out of her life without a word, he left her shattered and feeling abandoned. An invitation to attend a baby's christening with his boisterous Italian family will reveal unknown facts to Genna, facts which begin to change her mind and open her heart again. They will have a second chance to find love as they work together to solve the mystery of the case they're working on. It's a case that allows John to learn the horror of Genna's past and help him understand her better, and also one to cause him great anxiety when he learns Genna could be the next target.Genna and John were introduced in the winning novel BROWN-EYED GIRL and now it's their turn to have their story revealed. While BROWN-EYED GIRL was a thriller-chiller type of story, VOICES CARRY is what I consider a true romantic suspense, with both elements being equal. Mariah Stewart offers much more than suspense and romance in this fictional work. She writes about parental abuse and child rape, but also shares how a foster-mother with a beautiful spirit changes a young girl's life by offering unconditional love and affection. This is a multi-plotted tale about good versus evil, where secondary characters play a major role and round out the story. One of the main points is the love story, but the thread of the mystery and the suspense in finding the criminal weaves throughout. Fans will swiftly turn pages to see if they have guessed correctly, and will be surprised with twists and turns along the way. Mariah Stewart is an author on the rise, destined to hit the best-seller list at any time. VOICES CARRY is an example of her creativity, and a title I highly recommend. I believe it will find a place on your keeper shelves, right along with her previous titles.Carol Carter as written for Under The Covers

I thoroughly enjoyed Voices Carry. The development of the characters was excellant--the author made me care about them. I thought John was just flawed enough to be human and Genna smart enough not to resume their relationship without question. I really liked the way Genna's past literally came back to haunt her. All in all, I think Voices Carry is Mariah Stewart's best book to date. In fact, I think she just gets better and better. I can't wait for her next release.

With her previous title, BROWN-EYED GIRL, Mariah Stewart started to make a name for herself in Romantic Suspense. With VOICES CARRY she has proven she is a force to be reckoned with and can compete with the likes of Sandra Brown, Tami Hoag, or Linda Howard any day.This isn't a mystery --- the identity of the villain is known fairly early on, but it's the layer upon layer of suspense, building up to one of the most nail-bitingly suspenseful scenes I've ever read (ranks right up there with the pivotal scene in Tami Hoag's CRY WOLF), which makes this such a terrific read.I loved these characters (Genna and John) as much as any I have in any book. In this story though, although there is romance, the suspense takes a front seat. And like I said, what suspense it is! I won't go into a synopsis here, that is well documented in other comments, all I can say is this is an absolutely unputdownable, suspenseful read, and I don't see how anyone could be disappointed.The Book Wizard, Publicist