Every so often, a debut novel surpasses your wildest expectations and leaves you with a book hangover that may never end. Alone in the Light is such a novel. From the first page you are hooked and can’t let go. The impact is immediate as the author helplessly drags you into the raw & emotional depths of the characters with his exceptional writing style. The characters & dialogue are real, believable and natural – unlike the mention from a previous reviewer who has sadly missed the heart & soul of this story by focusing on the authentic language, rather than the central theme of how extreme trauma affects our lives, and the difficult, almost impossible road to recovery.
The author has gone above and beyond in taking us along with the main character (Josh) and his fight to find a functional normal amid the ghosts of his past. We cry, mourn and grieve with him. And we root for his recovery as he endures the everyday struggles of simply existing in a world he can no longer make sense of.
Alone in the Light has left a permanent impression upon my heart & soul. A true & brilliant talent for any writer to achieve. I look forward to many more books from this author! Excellent job!