Resurrecting Randi
More books! This one’s a thriller from David Shepherd, Resurrecting Randi.
When college professor Travis Harrison meets the copper-headed seductress, Layla Sommers, the two are drawn together with a fierce attraction - a desperate need as impossible as it is inevitable. Layla reminds Travis of his deceased daughter, Randi, and after Layla attempts suicide, he brings her into his home. There, despite her wild mood swings and overt seductiveness, there also come moments of remarkable love and compassion which help Travis come to terms with the truth surrounding his daughter’s death.
Ultimately, however, Layla’s volatile behavior costs Travis his career and his marriage; she even frames him with a murder.
The novel opens - and closes - with Travis parked on the side of a cold and desolate highway. He hasn’t seen Layla for a year and is waiting for her to emerge from a remote psychiatric center. He holds a gun in his hand…
May 23rd, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Great book. No idea why but reminds me a bit of “Lolita” by Nabokov. I guess his writing style or psychoanalysis of human beings, hard to tell really. Would like to know a bit about author. Tried to search net, but couldn’t find any info on him ;/ Does anyone know if he has a website?
June 24th, 2007 at 6:45 am
Love the story so far. Looking forward to more episodes!
June 26th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Very heart-rending. Hope he will finish it for us.
June 30th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Hi David
I’m enjoying Randi ever since Marta (3 comments up) recommended it to me. I ran your Podiobooks promo on ‘One Among the Sleepless’ a few weeks back; I would’ve emailed you to let you know, but your a hard guy to find.
Anyway, keep up the good work.
All the best
Mike Bennett
June 30th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Doh! that should be,
‘you’re’
a hard guy to find.
Duh!
July 3rd, 2007 at 5:49 am
Nice story, great character development. It seemed that poor guy just got stuck in a downward spiral that descended into oblivion.
July 12th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
I really liked this book. It was so well-written and well-read. I believe this is the best book podiobooks may have to offer. Thank you, Mr. Shepherd, for such enjoyment.
July 20th, 2007 at 9:51 am
This book was totally awesome. No dull spots at all! You get mad at how the guy could be so gullable but then you cry with him and are on the edge of your seat wondering how those last few moments of the story will turn out. This could be a wonderful movie. I hope Mr Sheppard has more stories coming!!!
October 24th, 2007 at 8:58 am
he has a blog here:
http://www.resrandi.com/category/blog
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Spectacular! 5-Stars in every category. Emotional stability should be a prerequisite to this book. I found it impossible not to simultaneously be completely engrossed by the masochistic Layla, disgusted by Dr. Harrison’s inability to rationally see through her manipulative tendencies, and overwhelmingly touched by his selfless attempt to treat Layla as his own daughter. It’s an entirely cruel book, both to it’s protagonist and it’s reader (listener), and after finishing it, I can’t help feel like Mr. Shepard has treated us just as Layla treated Dr. Harrison…and in that light, I’m further disturbed by how much I enjoyed it. Nevertheless, thank you dearly for the journey Mr. Shepard, I sincerely hope your next novel is coming soon.
November 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I just finished listening to the book and I must say, it was truly engrossing. This is the first podiobook I have listened to that I would love to read. I am on the road a lot so I listen to a lot of books on CD. I wouldn’t hesitate to put Mr. Shepherd’s telling of the story, he doesn’t just read the story, up against any of the professionals. Thank you for the entertainment.