• Baby Talk

  • Books 1 & 2
  • By: Mike Wells
  • Narrated by: Karin Allers
  • Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
  • 3.7 out of 5 stars (31 ratings)

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Baby Talk

By: Mike Wells
Narrated by: Karin Allers
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In this creepy horror novel, Neal Becker is convinced that his 5 month old baby daughter can talk. But that's impossible...isn't it? Except that Neal didn't really want to get married in the first place - the pregnancy was the result of a one-night stand, and he preferred an abortion. Now, Baby Natasha knows it, and she's out to get him! Or so Neal believes...join the two in a terrifying battle for survival that will make your blood run cold.

©2011 Mike Wells (P)2014 Mike Wells

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CREEPY SATAN BABY!!! LOL

What did you love best about Baby Talk?

That it was in the horror genre, yet it was funny!!!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Baby Talk?

When Neil locks the baby in the dishwasher....like a cage....I just don't know how he semi kept it together for as long as he did...LOL

What about Karin Allers’s performance did you like?

She does a good job..the editing was rough near the end in a couple parts...but I like her performance!

Who was the most memorable character of Baby Talk and why?

Baby Natasha! When Neil said her name spelled Satan...I actually wrote it out and looked at it...and sure enough...take off the ha and it does...lol and I liked how she admitted at the end that she was Hitler in a previous life! LOL

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** I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review **

I Love Mike Wells writing...he spreads himself across several genres...and although this one was not my fave of his...it was still really good! I laughed quite a bit...this is a horror/comedy in my opinion.

Neil and Annie got pregnant and had to get married...Neil was doing the right thing...they are young parents and now are totally struggling...Crappy apartment...Neil has a lousy job and Annie and him fight all the time...One day there baby talks to Neil...yes, she is 5 months old and says...I love you! This completely freaks Neil out...no one believes him, and Annie thinks he is losing it for sure...Well a bunch of freak accidents start to happen...one ending up killing Annie...and Annie's mom...and Neil just completely melts down..goes on the run, with the baby, for some reason! I would have ditched that baby...lol His life is ruined...and ends up in a facility for the criminally insane....Fun Listen!!! :)

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won't look at a baby the same way again!

I walked by my daughter's baby doll & almost had a heart attack when it said "mama". That's how creepy this book is! It's been awhile since a book gave me the "heebie jeebies" but baby talk is truly one of those books that keeps you up at night.

MINOR spoiler...................
Neal finds himself in an unhappy marriage, in a minimum wage delivery job (dropped out of college before becoming a chemist then medical school because a one night stand ended in a pregnancy) and a very young father to Natasha. Natasha is he and Annie's 5 month old daughter. All is not what it appears when he thinks he hears Natasha, in an evil voice, talking to him. Think Chucky but instead of a doll its a baby. TOTALLY creepy. If your Aunt Mary has a room full of lifelike dolls that you have to help her change a light bulb in .....do NOT read this book lol.

The author did a good job with the story & with the characters. All were multi dimensional and not boring. In a story like this it is easy to just pile catastrophe and bad luck so high on the character that the reader becomes smothered as well and frankly loses interest. There's just enough to make it interesting without bogging down the story and making us think "there is just no way someone has THAT much bad luck. There are hints as to who or what baby Natasha is but I would love to see another book with another unsuspecting family and a tad more back story

I loved it and will definitely keep my eyes out for more from this author. Spend the credit you won't be disappointed!

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Baby Talk

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This was a very suspenseful read. All the characters were well developed....as good as "Rosemary's Baby" I actually started to feel sorry for that creep of a father, Neal. There were some very neat twists that Mike Wells wrote into the book.

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An interesting plot and story!

This was a first for me where audio books are concerned. I'm funny in that I hate stories being read to me. The thing about reading novels is that in my head they paint a picture. Now this has got me singing Valerie by Amy Winehouse! Anyway, I love the pictures in my head, I like how my mind describes characters to me, and I like the way these characters' voices sound in this complex head of mine. Our minds/brains are quite amazing this way. So, it was with some trepidation that I agreed to (read) listen to this audio book. I also have to mention that I was freaking out in regards to how the narrator would portray the story. With these niggly things plaguing me, I sat down and hit play.

To be honest, at first it was weird... like really weird. I couldn't settle down. It felt like something was wrong. I was just sitting there, feeling totally lost. And please don't think it was the narrator as surprisingly enough, I thought she did an awesome job as a whole, but especially with baby Natasha's voice - it was creepy, as it should be. So, props to professional voice artist, Karin Allers, for the narration. There was however something lacking as I listened throughout the story and after much thought - and lots of back and forth - I finally clicked what it was. I'll mention this at the end of my review.

This is a horror story, and when I closed my eyes, most especially from chapter 14 onwards, there were lots of things that gave me chills. As you've gathered from the blurb, baby Natasha is five months old. Her father, Neal Becker, thinks she's out to get him. He also periodically thinks he might be going nuts, but darn if he doesn't hear her speaking. No five month old baby speaks let alone pronounce words perfectly - not like she does. Neal thinks he knows why this is happening, and it's all because he never wanted Annie to have her. He had wanted Annie to abort and on thinking back to when they were doing the deed, he chastises himself for not pulling out just one measly second earlier. He'd had no choice but to abandon his medical studies and marry Annie. Never a good thing as they're both resentful. That much is evident. Neal now delivers flowers - it's a job - and he has a family to support. Baby Talk opens with how book two pretty much ends, but with the added court case.

The first time Natasha spoke, Neal just about had a heart attack. When he tells Annie she spoke, Annie obviously thinks (as we would) that the baby gurgled or made an innocuous sound, as babies do, but when Neal tells her she spoke actual words, Annie is disbelieving. Horrible things happen throughout the story with Neal injuring his foot on a trophy, for which he blames Natasha for having placed there, to Annie having an accident and all sorts of other gory things. Neal's job is on the line as his boss is quite strange and suspicious (as are all the family - it's a family run business) all the time, to things Neal ends up doing to baby Natasha out of desperation and because he's going crazy. I can't go into too much detail as I'd then just give everything away for those who'd like to read Baby Talk. I will say that Neal is right and the baby is evil, but the baby had a plan all along. The ending was as I suspected - some will say predictable - but this was its intention.

To sum up my thoughts on this book, I enjoyed this story. It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be, and I wouldn't call it a horror per say; not as an audio book. These types of stories, I think, again this is a personal choice, should be read not heard. I believe that because it was an audio book, it took a lot of the angst and horror factor away from me. As I mentioned when I started this review, I love hearing the voices my mind creates within my head, because you all know that when we read, every character's voice is different and a male voice is a male voice - it's deep and when needed, forceful. This is what I found lacking. A female voice can emulate lots of things from babies to old ladies, young girls et cetera, but it can't always emulate a man's or hit on the exact tone. It comes close, though, yet it's not the same thing. Maybe this is something authors should ponder over when thinking about turning their stories into audio books. Whether a book is narrated by a male or female, always have one or the other to narrate particular tones and characters. This would make a huge difference. It would without a doubt make the listener that much more intrigued, and the characters themselves that much more believable. There are quite a few male characters in this book, and a male voice would have been appreciated when needed. At the end, the author himself thanks readers. Mike Wells (if he doesn't mind me saying) has a good, deep and pleasant voice. Yes, that's a hint. Something to think about. With all of this said, I will admit that in certain circumstances it was quite amazing how much I managed to get done while listening to Baby Talk at the same time. Multi-tasking made easy, although I found myself sitting on more than one occasion when it got tense. I can see now why quite a few bloggers have taken to audio books. They get through them that much quicker as they are able to do other things without sitting down to physically read.

In the end, I still liked the story and the concept. I hadn't read/heard anything remotely close - plot wise - to a baby doing what Natasha is capable of.

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Creepy, Frightening & Hysterical (not funny)

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend it to friends who like creepy horror-based psychological thrillers. It's very well done, even though it's not a genre that usually attracts me. Mike Wells is a fantastic author. I think he's the next Stephen King after reading this.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Baby Talk?

It was one thrill ride after another, so difficult to pick one out. It's a gradual descent into madness.

What about Karin Allers’s performance did you like?

She was awesome. Her reading style and different voices made the story even creepier and more chilling. I love audio books, and I hardly want to read anymore.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Baby Did It, or Did She?!

Any additional comments?

I think this must be what women who have severe post-partum depression experience when they think their babies are evil. To see a man experience that was a very interesting flip-flop.

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  • 03-07-14

Baby Talk: Books 1 & 2

What did you love best about Baby Talk?

I loved the story from the first time I read it. It's beautifully eerie and suspenseful, exactly what I look for in a good horror story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Baby Talk?

In the audiobook, it would be the first time Natasha spoke, because it was just so creepy.

Which character – as performed by Karin Allers – was your favorite?

Absolutely Baby Natasha.

If you could rename Baby Talk, what would you call it?

Gosh, I probably wouldn't rename it. Baby Talk is what the author intended it to be, I think it would be best left that way.

Any additional comments?

Great story, Karin did a fantastic job narrating it, I would love to hear more from both Mike and Karen.

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Think Omen crossed with The Shining…..

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Think Omen crossed with The Shining…..
Author Mike Wells bring us this interesting mix of baby horror in his book Baby Talk.
The book starts out with a horrific event of a man attempting to jump off a roof with a baby. A split second before going over, he tosses the baby at a nearby cop screaming about the baby being a demon. After the scene, the story then jumps back in time to tell us about what lead to the man to the roof. We soon find out that the man is indeed the baby’s father, Neil. Neil is a bit of an ass but whom could blame him. He was a star athlete in school and headed towards his degree in chemistry until he gets his one night stand knocked up. Neil was raised right and wants to do the right thing, so he marries the girl. Unfortunately in doing so, his own father decided to stop paying for his schooling and now Neil finds himself the sole bread winner to his young wife and child. He’s also having a hard time making ends meet. The only job he can find is that of a flower delivery driver for an unscrupulous couple. If all this wasn’t enough, there’s something very odd about his child. His wife, barely an adult, doesn’t see it but when his 5 month old daughter starts talking to him, enough is enough! Poor Neil tries to talk to his wife about it but she thinks he’s crazy, he himself thinks the same. Slowly but surely events unfold to drive Neil even more insane but is he really? Could his child be the source of it? Is she a demon in disguise or is Neil truly around the bend??
The author provided me with the audio version in exchange for my review, so I’ll focus on the audio edition. The actor, Karin Allers, whom does the narration does a great job of separating out the characters voices from the narration and does a totally creepy job of creating baby Natasha’s voice as well. The story itself flows nicely and she adds nicely to the authors’ story. For fans of the horror genre, I think you’ll enjoy this creepy little baby’s story.

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Wicked creepy book!

Would you consider the audio edition of Baby Talk to be better than the print version?

Probably, because I think actually hearing the different characters made it that more enjoyable. And creepy.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Baby Talk?

The first time Natasha spoke.

What does Karin Allers bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I felt that she really expressed the different characters emotions in a way that you understand the characters better by listening to the story as opposed to reading it.

If you could take any character from Baby Talk out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Karin. Oh wait.....Haha! Definitely not Baby Natasha. Annie. Because I became a mother young, not as young as she was though. So we have that in common.

Any additional comments?

I can’t say that this is the most disturbing thing that I’ve ever read, because that would simply be untrue. I CAN say that it is ONE OF the most disturbing things I’ve read (listened to). And yet, I loved it. BUT I will not listen to it again. I may at some point, go back and read the book again. I can promise you that I won’t listen to it again, though. “Why”, you ask? Because, two days later I can still hear that creepy “I LOVE YOU” in my head.

I gave this book 4 stars :) If you want a good horror story, especially one involving a possessed baby, PLEASE support my buddy Mike and read this. And if you’re REALLY up for a challenge, LISTEN to it ;)

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The baby did it!

It's Halloween and the perfect time for your cute little baby to decide it's time for revenge for you not wanting her! Watch out Neal, Natasha's out to get you!

Gods, I first have to say that I absolutely hate, hate, hate when people talk to babies in that annoying baby talk voice. To me it makes you sound like an idiot. Like seriously, if you want babies to grow up talking like human beings, talk to them like one and not like they're stupid.

Even Natasha hated how your first mommy talked to her. Ugh, and I don't blame her either. I was expecting baby Natasha to do something to her mom long before she did. But ah well!

Ha, with that being said, I have to say that the narrator Karin Allers does an awesome job at the annoying baby talk voice. It was so good that I cringed every time it happened, lol.. And no, I'm not calling her an idiot, smiles.

While I'm talking about Karen, I might as well continue, smiles. Karen does a great baby Natasha. From the cute, I'm just an adorable little baby girl and you just have to love me. To the, ***feed me Neal*** or I'm going to kill you voice!

Hint, don't day dream while you're driving along and have a baby sitting next to you that you think is out to get you! It can't go well for what's left of your sanity. For that matter don't try and figure out what's going to happen next while listening to the story either. I did that and the first time the ***I'm out to get you*** creepy baby Natasha voice came out I jumped, lol, but shhh, don't tell!

I've seen new moms have issues bonding to their new babies and thinking they or evil or they just don't care, but until this book I have never seen it from a males point of view. Part of me felt sorry for Neal, but then he would do something that just showed him to be a huge ass, it's all about me, poor me, look at what my life has become, bad job, bad house, and I can't go to school lets blame it all on the new baby. Like new moms that I've seen at least knew they were having issues and tried to some degree to make things work,Neal, well, was just Neal.

My favorite moments during the story was they had baby Natasha pick out her name, aww, so cute! And even to the end Neal claims that

The Baby Did it! She's EVIL I tell you! Look at her name, it's Satan backwards!

What I didn't like though is how short the stories are. according to the version through audible I read, it was books 1 and 2, but wow, they were short. Just when things could turn another direction it's all over and leaves you wondering, but but but, what happened? That was the main reason I didn't give it a 5.

This is my first story by Mike Wells and I'm off to find more!

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Well done from start to finish

"Baby Talk: Books 1 & 2" (2014) by Mike Wells is a unique horror novel about Neil, a reluctant husband and father, who discovers his five-month-old daughter is evil and able to act on her evil impulses—and she can talk! Father and daughter eventually embark in a battle of wills, in which only one can win. A terrific read. Karin Allers’ narration is extremely effective. Highly recommended.

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