Conflict, and More Conflict in ‘Hidden in Dreams’
By Mary A. Hake
Guest Reviewer
Suppose key figures around the world had the exact same dream at the same time—or I should say nightmare?—an ominous vision of global financial crisis.
Dr. Elena Burroughs, whom we met in Book of Dreams, returns in its sequel, Hidden in Dreams. Both of these compelling novels relate powerful stories that stand alone, but I recommend reading them in order.
Once again, readers are catapulted into shattering events played out upon an international stage, although this book is set mainly in Florida during hurricane season (suggestive of the turmoil brewing without and within).
Elena, a psychologist and university instructor, becomes entangled in the web of dreams, transposed from an objective observer to unwilling recipient. Her faith and her search for the truth will not allow her to remain silent about either the possible divine element or the warning these night visions convey.
The conflict and sense of doom comes through like pressure building before a tornado, making one want to race the storm until it ends. Throw in a demanding editor bugging Elena for another best-selling book, experimental drugs for ADHD that may allow sinister use, a too-handsome nemesis who switches to colleague and longs for more, her deceased best friend’s skeptical sister who demands Elena’s aid, and the widowed college president who comes to her assistance amid a developing relationship, and you have more than enough conflict for any Bunn book.
Mary A. Hake is a freelance writer and editor, with hundreds of published pieces in periodicals and books, including a Creation curriculum for children. She also frequently reviews new books. Mary is an active member of Oregon Christian Writers and has helped with OCW conferences for many years. In addition, she chairs her local Library Advisory Board. Her website is maryhake.com.
