"I think something is way wrong out at the Ambers’"

That pretty much sums up this book.

I started reading John Saul's books from the beginning and this has been my favorite so far. While it has the same feel as the ones before it, the storyline and the suspense are tighter, more creative, and less contrived. While some of it still stretches the imagination quite a bit, at least it doesn't feel silly.

Also, the evil element is this book is interesting. I won't say much more than that to avoid spoilers. But, I will say if you like a good thriller, this one is worth a try.

Het duurde even voordat Stemmen in de Storm op gang kwam. Ik was ongeveer halverwege toen ik het pas spannend begon te vinden. Dit is een bovennatuurlijk horrorverhaal wat gebaseerd is op een (waarschijnlijk) fictieve Indiaanse legende. Hoewel ik eerst dacht dat deze Saul echt minder was vind ik dit boek uiteindelijk toch best goed.

Just like Nathaniel by this same author, this was really enjoyable to read.

The base story is simple and is about this wind that blows from caves and it brings with it sounds of babies crying and children in despair.

As an easy Halloween/October read, it might at points feel slightly hard to read. There are mother/daughter issues, control problems, a variety of cliches, and of course things that the author hints at which might be bigger problems, but they don't turn out to be.

You see, I love to read these books for Halloween, when I get my hands on them. However, in my brain I keep imagining ten different ways that they could have concluded or twisted.

What is going on in Amberton when the wind blows? Myth, evil & mental illness collide. A little slow-paced and not enough tension built, but it kept me interested. Just when you thought it was over, the author throws in an Uh-Oh moment.

Probably the best book i read this year! The last page... whoa!!! Goosebumps!!!

I'm finding a recurring theme in this Saul book and the last one I read about letting the past stay the past. In each one a closed down business is being looked into reopening it (both industrial) and each had a horrid history. Some people say its better to leave it to the past while others are looking forward to the business reopening to help out a struggling town.



As in other Saul books this also introduces superstitions of the local natives that have graced the area for longer than any other human being. In this one the legend that plays a major role is the idea of "water babies". The local Indian population would take their stillborn children and lay them to rest in a cave hidden in the area in order for them to wait until they can be reborn again.



Strange things happen in the small town that this legend is based in, and an old mine is planning on being reopened by the richest family in town. The problem? There are family secrets hidden there as well.



In a story where nothing is as it really seems, Saul takes the reader on a journey full of mystery and intrigue. There are parts that can make your stomach turn due to the actions of the characters, but like with his other books it is hard to put down once you get rolling through the pages.

I read this book back in 1981 when it was released. I knew I liked it, but didn't really remember it. I was a huge John Saul fan and I read every book he published back then.
This book has not lost anything even though it was published 38 years ago. In my opinion it's better than a lot of the thrillers that are published now. If you haven't read it and you like thrillers, you won't be disappointed. Very good book.

Child protective services, anyone?

Unintentionally campy and sloppily plotted, this novel is about as believable as a comic book...except not as good as one.

Though predictable, I did get gripped in the whole family legacy dynamic offered in this book. At times, there was a bit of a "Carrie" theme in the storyline. I am not sure if it worthy to be shelved on my "spooks" shelf though and may have to "sub-shelf" it on "crazy."

This book was a tad hard to get into at the beginning but became more interesting as it went on. The story was ...disturbing. Not sure whether I like it or not.

Without a doubt, John Saul is one of my favorite writers. This book was hard to put down and had a shocking twist at the very end. Loved it!!

This was my first time reading anything by John Saul. I found this at a used bookstore at the beach. I was very surprised at how well-written the novel is. I will definitely be looking for more of his work in the future.