Nicholas Sparks, Wrongful Convictions, and Heart Stomping Reading: Read Voice of Innocence If…
As an English teacher and obsessed bookworm, I know the harsh truth: there are so many books out there begging to be read. Why, then, should you pick up a romance by a little known author like me?
If you like Nicholas Sparks with a kick of realism, you’ll like this book.
To me, Nicholas Sparks is on a pedestal. I don’t even like mentioning my book in the same sentence as him because I feel like he’s in a different league. However, many of my readers have compared my style and genre to him, with an exception: they’ve noted that there is an added touch of realism to my work. Trust me, I practically fell over with joy when a few readers compared me to my writing idol. So if you’re a fan of Sparks, check out Voice of Innocence.
2. Voice of Innocence has crossover appeal
If you’re in your teens, you’ll connect to the flashbacks of Emma and Corbin. If you’re in your forties, you’ll connect with the present day Emma and Corbin. Either way, you’ll get a glimpse into a past you recognize or a future you will someday achieve. Emma and Corbin’s various ages in the book connect with different readers in different ways.
3. Voice of Innocence will rip your heart out and stomp on it.
My book has been called emotional, captivating, and tragic. There are a lot of harsh realities faced in the book and a lot of deep issues. From the heartache of wrongful conviction to lost love to suicide, you’ll face a gauntlet of gut wrenching emotions. However, there are also moments of sheer beauty and humor in the novel as well. So keep the tissues close by, but also be prepared for some laughs.
4. Voice of Innocence explores a different facet of wrongful conviction.
We’ve all heard the tragic stories of the innocent facing prison for something they didn’t do. However, few have examined the impact of this tragic situation on loved ones. How would it feel to be in love with a man wrongfully convicted of a crime? How frustrating would it be to know he was innocent but not be able to convince anyone? What would happen if you lost decades of your life unjustly? These are emotions Emma and Corbin fearlessly share in first person narration in the book. You’ll look at convictions differently, you’ll look at the justice system differently, and you’ll really start to think about wrongful convictions in a new light.
5. It’s a quick read.
I know what it’s like to be crazy busy. We’ve got jobs, houses, families, pets, and hobbies to keep up with. So Voice of Innocence is a quick read. You’ll feel the full power of the emotions, feel the suspense of the story….but it won’t take you months to get through. Most of my readers finished the book in a weekend, partially because it’s so short…but also because they just had to know what happened. I’ve been told the story sucks you in.
Ready to check out the book reviewers are calling “magical” and “captivating?” Head to Amazon or Barnes & Noble to pick up your copy, available in e-book version or paperback. Please stop by and let me know what you think :)
Lindsay Detwiler, Voice of Innocence and Without You
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