Psychic Voices by J.P. Alters

Book Blurb

Psychic Voices: Book 1 in the Mary Jameson Supernatural Thriller Series.
Psychic Voices is a gripping supernatural thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Mary Jameson is a woman diagnosed with schizophrenia who attempts to end her own life and is taken to The Rainbow Unit, a psychiatric hospital. Mary has always heard voices, and had friends no-one else can see, but at The Unit, she discovers that her mental illness may be more than just a diagnosis.

Mary is a medium with the power to talk to the dead, and she quickly learns that The Unit, is not what it seems.

As she uncovers a sinister conspiracy, Mary must navigate a dangerous world where she can’t trust anyone, not even herself. Can she uncover the truth before it’s too late? Psychic Voices is the first book in the Mary Jameson Supernatural Thriller Series, written by JP Alters. This book is perfect for fans of suspenseful or paranormal stories with complex characters and unexpected twists. Get ready to be transported to a world where the dead speak, and the living, must listen.

Best Book Editors Review

A trip into the realm of mental illness, where the ordinary and the extraordinary coexist. The story is set in a perfect mental health unit, and Mary Jameson is very lucky to be incarcerated there.

This book grabbed me early and held my interest throughout. With a keen focus on character development, the author writes a memorable cast, each with their own range of psychosis. Their struggles and the relationships they build keep readers turning the pages.

The narrative is rich with suspense. You know it’s coming—you just don’t know when— keeping you on the edge of your seat as the characters continue to get better. This is a compelling work that explores the failings of the human condition. We root for Mary and want it to end well.

More in the series, and I can’t wait.

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About the author

J.P. Alters is a writer who has always been passionate about supernatural thriller books. Growing up as a bi-racial woman, in 80’s London, JP faced many challenges. Her experiences influenced her writing and led her to promote messages of unity, diversity and inclusion, inspired by the Bob Marley motto of “One Love.”

Her writing career kicked off with her debut novel, and original Book 1 of the exciting Mary Jameson supernatural thriller series: A Psychic Subterfuge. This was followed by The Twisted Fates: Unearthly Lessons in Darkness, Psychic Voices (Book 1) and Psychic Training (Book 1.5.)

In 2022, JP released her debut novel A Psychic Subterfuge. Keen to learn and improve, she later revamped it, relaunching the book as Psychic Voices. This novel, the first in the Mary Jameson series, resonates with fans of the film Get Out, or readers of the authors: Amy Cross, Rick Wood and Shani Struthers. JP continues to explore the human condition in her thrilling works, offering readers a truly captivating literary experience.

William

Excellent and very gripping

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 October 2023

Psychic Voices is a thrilling ride which is psychologically very interesting (as the title suggests) but also retains enough multi-genre complexity to set itself apart from the standard psycho-thriller supernatural fare. I would certainly recommend it for fans of the style +++++

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Sharron Joy Reads

An incredible supernatural thriller debut

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2023

💚 Mary is a diagnosed schizophrenic and after she makes another attempt on her life she is sectioned in a new state of the art facility called The Rainbow Unit. The lead scientist, Dr Adelia promises a radical treatment to free her from the hallucinations and the voices she hears. She is initially reluctant and belligerent but as the voices fade she starts to settle in and engage with the programme. But then Derek and Sophie, two of the other residents, reveal disturbing information about previous patients and soon Mary is in a fight to save herself and her new friends.

💚 This is a paranormal thriller about a woman’s realisation that she is a medium and the group of friends who have been with her for years are ghosts, all of this in the midst of a psychiatric unit that is not what it seems.

💚 The beginning of this story is fractured and confusing and then you realise that this is how Mary sees and experiences the world and suddenly you’re in the story and invested. Mary is defensive, arrogant and suspicious of everyone’s intentions but as her history unravels you realise how truly traumatised she has been and her reactions and thoughts make sense. As she slowly starts to let the other residents of the unit in, her anger is subdued and she is devastated when they are discharged and seem to forget her. When she realises the people she sees and fears are not figments of her own mind but have been trying to help and protect her she comes into her power.

💚 I must mention that the discussions around schizophrenia and mental health are so well done. What it can be like to navigate the world when you are not sure what or who is real. So be aware if this subject is difficult for you but it is handled with great care and compassion in this story. The characters are diverse and there is LGBTQIA rep too.

💚 Ultimately this is a fantastic supernatural thriller that is gripping and fast paced. The characters are complex, infuriating and fascinating, I especially loved Mary’s first friend at the unit Marcie, she is so loveable. I love these kinds of stories, questionable scientific experiments, nefarious motives, psychics, ghosts, the Other Side, supernatural happenings, I loved all of it and I look forward to the next in the series to see what Mary does next.

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L.Lewis

Could not put it down

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 August 2023

This is the first book I’ve read in about 5/6 years and I genuinely couldn’t put it down. Not to give too much away but I actually gasped in shock so loud I scared my poor partner who laid next to me in bed. The book keeps you guessing and you never know what’s round the corner.

I read this book in 2 days. It’s honestly that good. Normally I get so bored and doze off but not this one.

I cannot wait to read what’s next in store for Mary.

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