Crossing Over

Into the Light

By: Daniel Frank

Narrated by: Otis Maher

When Pete Stanton dies in a violent car accident, he’s given a choice: enter a mysterious portal to the afterlife, or stay behind to look after his living wife, Jessica. Staying with his wife seems like the obvious choice, right? Wrong. Pete quickly realizes the spirit world is an ambiguous, unpredictable place, where time seems to whiz by and stand still simultaneously, rendering him a helpless observer to those still living. That is, until he finds his reason. That’s when Pete discovers he isn’t so helpless anymore.

When Joe Morton dies, it isn’t the unknown he fears - it’s never having the opportunity to meet his unborn grandson, Josh. For this reason, Joe stays behind, excited to watch his grandson grow - only to end up cursing the spirit world he’s trapped in, the veil that will separate them forever. Until it doesn’t. Until everything changes when Josh reveals a special gift that must be kept secret at all costs.

When the three are summoned by strange and powerful forces, they converge on the battlefields of Gettysburg, where wars still rage and bloodthirsty spirits never rest, fighting for something that only Pete, Joe, and Josh may be able to give them: an escape from the evil forces dominating the spirit world, and the chance to finally cross over. Walk toward the light.

©2020 Daniel Frank (P)2021 Daniel Frank

An intriguing take on the afterlife

Since many of us have no idea what the afterlife looks like, I found myself instantly captivated by this the description of this story. It did not disappoint. We are introduced to two spirits, (and I will not spill any spoilers on how they die.) But I became extremely attached to Joe and Pete. And felt like I was going through their journey with them. The cast of characters and the world building was spot on. It also gives you food for thought on whether I would choose to linger or move on. While their choices are different from each other, both are understandable and you find yourself wishing for the best for them. The description and heart this novel is written with is very well done, not to mention the creative look at this take on it. Daniel Frank has written a wonderful story.

The narrator, Otis Maher is just the perfect fit for this audiobook. I have nothing but praise for him. There is even a moment when a song kind-a-happens and i found myself replying it over a few times, it was so well done and atmospheric. Otis even did a wonderful job with the twins voices (adored this) and the two friends that Joe had , even at one pointing nailing the voice of a baby. Each voice was different and felt like you had a cast of actors. I would not be surprised to see him continually pop up in many more audiobooks. Very talented and added so much to the feelings and characters written by Daniel.

I know a sequel is coming and (selfishly) wish to see a peek at Jessica and if her work went in the direction she wanted it to go.

All in all, I highly recommend this audiobook. It was a lovely escape!