I went into this book quite sceptical of it. This was the first time I had ever read something with the MC in a medical state that has left her being unable to move, interact or talk but can hear everyone around her. I felt as though it could have gone either one of two ways and I can happily say, it went in a positive one.

This thriller book had me absolutely hooked and my brain ever so tangled with mystery. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Even though my life has been quite busy recently, I still found time and desire to read this book, even if it was in small chunks.

I also thought I would get confused with the high volume of characters, but they were all done so well that I could distinguish them all within my own mind. I did get some details crossed but the author did a brilliant job at subtly reminding us readers who was who and which bit of lore fit with which character.

The pacing of this book was absolutely perfect too, I found it all flowed together so nicely, especially with the inclusion of flashback scenes. It was clearly well thought out and structured.

I think my general thoughts of this book can be summed up by my need to see this play out on the screen. This book is one that would translate so nicely on TV.

My only issues are the fact the ending seemed underwhelming and I feel as though there were conversations we did not get to see that would have added to the storyline nicely. I did not like the fate a certain character got as it seemed so disappointing after everything but I also understand, that was the point.

But regardless, this thriller book was everything I wanted it to be and I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to have read it early and will be buying a physical copy.

Set in dual timelines and points of view this book is chilling and suspenseful success! Ugh the literally stuff of night mares. Being locked in and hearing those around you is bad enough. But locked in knowing the potential badness in the people meant to be looking after you,those you love, a nurse....no no no thank you. But it all makes for a super plot.
Really enjoyed this one. And I felt for Tamsin instantly and so was automatically interested and protective of how she came to be and if she would be OK

Imagine, you are lying in a hospital bed unable to move or speak for about 3 years. This is how we meet Criminal Psychiatrist, Tamsin Shaw and this is her story to tell - how and why it happened? Tasmin is fully aware of her visitors speaking to her and about her - how are they linked? :
The husband
The best friend
The ex-boyfriend
The former patient
The nurse
The story is told using multiple points of view and over different timelines. Quite simply, the characters are well written and the plot told over time leads to a surprising conclusion.

Wow! What a deep, dark, chilling psychological thriller. This is literally the stuff of nightmares. Imagine being fully alert mentally, listening to everything and everyone around you but your body is in a vegetative state? Well that’s exactly what is happening to Tamsin. As she listens to her visitors talk to her but she is unable to respond and react she learns of secrets they have all been keeping, the husband, the best friend, the ex client, the carer, they are all harbouring secrets that play a role in why Tamsin finds herself still this way after three years.

This was a fab read that really explores the power of the mind, loyalty and relationships.

Many thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author for my eARC.

From within the mind of a criminal psychologist in an unresponsive vegetative state, begins the unravelling of a web of lies, deceit and betrayal.

This is a gripping, page-turning thriller told between the perspective of Tamsin, whose world now only exists within the voices of the visitors to her hospital bed, and her husband trying to navigate his own life and secrets with an unresponsive wife.

A must-read for psychological thriller fans!

From the opening line to the end revelation, I felt that I was on a journey against the clock, almost feeling transported into Tamsin life as she lay comatose. All her visitors were well paced and placed- each enlightening the story a little more. I was pulled along from the start, wanting to know why, how and what next at most pivotal points in the book. Great read! Will def recommend!
Thanks to the publisher and to Netgalley for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I was so very lucky to get the DRC of The Voices at the last minute as it is a fabulous book and one I would have hated to miss. I've not read anything by Natalie Chandler before but I'll certainly look up her other novels now. The story is captivating - a psychiatrist in a persistent vegetative state trying to work out her complicated story before her machinery is turned off. The descriptions of her surroundings (she couldn't see) were just perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns that seemed to crop up every time I turned the page and the ending was a cracker! Definitely 5 stars from me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Wow! This book gripped me immediately and I couldn't put it down again until I'd read every last page. It's well written, the characters are well developed and I just enjoyed how the story played out. I was constantly second guessing everything and wondering what was going to happen next. Really enjoyable!

I persevered with this book but it wasn't for me. I found it very, very slow,( I know a book about somebody in a vegetative state isn't going to be all joy and laughter), even the mysterious little clues dropped in to Tamsin's narrative or by the other characters weren't enough to get me hooked.
Sorry but for me it was slow and boring.

This was a fantastic read. The story is told by Tamsin who , in a locked in position from her hospital bed after a road accident, has flashbacks to her life before the accident. Definitely a page turner.

I absolutely loved this book by Natalie Chandler. It makes you wonder if you were ever in that situation, would you know what was going on around you.
I loved the plot, the characters and the flow of the book.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and the twists and turns were keeping me turning the page until the end.

Thank you for a great book and I wish you all the success in publication day

I really enjoyed this book, it’s not something I’d usually read but the synopsis on NetGalley intrigued me. I’m so glad I took the chance and decided to read it. The Voices is about Tamsin, an criminal psychiatrist who’s currently in a vegetative state, as she listens to her friends and family, unable to move or communicate, she learns that they’re all hiding secrets.

This book was a really fascinating read. You really got to feel what it would be like to be trapped by your own body, being able to hear and feel everything around you but completely unable to respond, move, or even open your eyes. It’s terrifying. On top of all this Tamsin had to endure hearing loved ones sharing their secrets and the frightening possibility that they might turn her machines off. The writing was addictive, I didn’t want to put the book down. I wanted to find out more about Tamsin and the people around her. The author cleverly revealed clues to the mystery through flashbacks and multiple POVs. The clues were revealed slowly and well paced, never enough to spoil the mysteries but with enough details that kept me entertained and gripped. And the moments when key revelations were revealed were done wonderfully, I felt like I should have seen them coming but I was still surprised.

I also loved the characters. None of them was truly good or bad (except for one character, but that’s a spoiler), they were all flawed people struggling with their own lives. It made the book more thought provoking and realistic. I’d highly recommend this book to anyone.

The Voices - Wow! Just incredible! A completely immersive and mesmerising plot as we are led straight into the mind of Tamsin, a criminal psychologist who has been in a vegetative state for nearly three years, following a car accident. Everyone around her is unsure of how much she can hear, if anything, but Tamsin is very much awake and hears everything that is going on around her.

As her visitors speak to her, Tamsin is piecing together some twisted secrets, dark intentions and hidden agendas from her husband, her best friend, her nurse, her colleague/ex-lover and even the client she was working with at the time of her accident.

As the three year anniversary of her accident approaches and discussions about the possibility of withdrawing life support emerge, Tamsin is trapped in a claustrophobic existence, desperate to be able to reveal what she has pieced together in the confines of her mind.

Whilst this story is completely mind-blowing and the plot is intricately weaved, it is completely believable and the characters feel real and relatable.

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Natalie Chandler and Harper North for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Wow! This book had me in its grip from the second I started and I couldnt out ti down again until I'd read every last page. It's well written, I loved the original premise, the characters are well developed and I just loved how the story played out. I was constantly second guessing everything and wondering what was going to happen next. Really enjoyable!

A very different read for me, not what I expected but once I was involved in the storyline I did enjoy it and all the characters were good but not all as nice as Iwas first thinking.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper North for this ARC which I thoroughly recommend especially if you are looking for a different kind of read.

This was a fantastic read. I loved the concept and how you are kept guessing till almost the end what the outcome will be. Both clever and dark this is a book that will keep you engrossed from start to finish.

"The Voices" is a mesmerizing psychological thriller that skillfully weaves together family dynamics, justice, female rage, wealth, and revenge.

At the heart of the narrative lies Tamsin Shaw, a criminal psychiatrist trapped within the terrifying confines of a three-year coma. Though physically unresponsive, Tamsin's mind remains sharp, her consciousness a silent witness to the world around her.

Tamsin's unblinking gaze observes her husband, her closest friend, an ex-lover, a past patient, and her nurse, each harboring hidden agendas and dark mysteries. In this eerie state of suspended animation, she must grapple with the implications of their revelations and face a looming threat that lingers just beyond her reach.

Unpredictable twists and concealed intentions keep the suspense taut, as each chapter expertly unravels a thrilling mystery through Tamsin's unreliable lens.

The atmosphere is a claustrophobic crucible of tension, aptly reflecting Tamsin's inner turbulence. Chandler's evocative writing elicits unease and empathy in equal measure, drawing readers into Tamsin's chaotic world.

Crisp and engrossing, the prose carries a cerebral allure that relentlessly propels you through the pages. Although the pacing might feel frenzied at times, the reward is well worth the journey.

Chandler's exploration of themes such as female rage and justice is insightful and mind-opening, adding depth and resonance to the narrative.

The story manages to be both believable and mind-blowing at the same time, which is a great combination. The characters feel genuine, and the mystery keeps you guessing about what's real and what's not.

Imagine the horror of being aware of your surroundings but not being able to move or respond in any way, this is the life Tamsin Shaw has to endure after being left in a vegetative state from a car accident from 3 years before. The only way she can tell the time passing is by the small stream of family and friends that visit and anything she can glean from her carers and slowly as she comes more aware she tries to piece her past memories together before her time runs out.

I wasn' t sure how this story would work but I found I couldn't put it down, it was well written and I just have to know how it was going to end.

An absolute standout in the psychological thriller genre! I was hooked from the very first page. The dual timelines and unreliable narrator, Tamsin Shaw, make this book incredibly gripping and unique. It’s rare to encounter a book told from this perspective, and Chandler absolutely nails it.

As the story unfolds and the tension builds, it’s fascinating to see how all the characters are connected to this massive, life-changing event. The twists and turns keep you guessing, and the payoff is so satisfying as the pieces come together. Tamsin's voice, even when she’s unable to speak, is one of the most intriguing narrators I’ve encountered in recent thrillers.

This was my first read by this author, and I can’t wait to explore more of her work in the future. The Voices is perfect for fans of suspense, mystery, and psychological thrillers. It ticks all the boxes, and I know anyone who picks it up will be completely satisfied. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperNorth for the arc in return of an honest review.

A fascinating idea, a person in a vegetative state in a hospital bed being aware of everything taking place and being said round her. The story was at its strongest and most descriptive during these sections. The back story was not so strong for me and actually meant that I started disliking the lead character.
Book had a strong ending and was a very interesting read.
Thanks to Netgalley and HarperNorth for providing me with an Advance Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.