The Gathering

By: Kelley Armstrong

Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda

Strange things are happening in Maya's tiny Vancouver Island town. First, her friend Serena, the captain of the swim team, drowns mysteriously in the middle of a calm lake. Then, one year later, mountain lions are spotted rather frequently around Maya's home—and her reactions to them are somewhat . . . unexpected. Her best friend, Daniel, has also been experiencing unexplainable premonitions about certain people and situations.

It doesn't help that the new bad boy in town, Rafe, has a dangerous secret, and he's interested in one special part of Maya's anatomy—her paw-print birthmark.

A very nice style of writing...

What made the experience of listening to The Gathering the most enjoyable?

The reader tried its best to imitate the voices of the males. I've not experience those readers that can actually morph their voices. other wise I enjoy it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Gathering?

How it begins to reveal slowly then leaves you in suspense. Don't wanna give away the story... lol

Which character – as performed by Jennifer Ikeda – was your favorite?

Maya

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The caring and the uncaring character of Maya, how she distinguish between animal and human.

Gripping

The storyline was amazing and it made me want more from this author. I can't wait until the rest of the series is out

perfect combo of story and narrator

I love both this author and narrator. I will seek out books that Jennifer Ikeda works on just to listen to her choices, accents etc.

Good story, left me with a, huh? at the end.

What made the experience of listening to The Gathering the most enjoyable?

The mystery surrounding the charactors, what they were, where they really came from, and what part does the medical facility play?

Who was your favorite character and why?

Maya, her ability to connect and heal herself and animals and her possible heritage.

What does Jennifer Ikeda bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

Jennifer has a soothing voice, easy to listen to. She take you into the story with her.

Any additional comments?

When is the next book coming? I feel like I need the end of the story and there has to be a lot more to tell. The first book was a tease.

Good for Young Adult Readers

Is there anything you would change about this book?

All the right ingredients for suspense just never got there

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The concept of an engineered town was very interesting but the author didn't capitalize on it.The least interesting was the blah life of the kids in the school

Have you listened to any of Jennifer Ikeda’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes; Jennifer is amazing......try Tales of the Otori

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Probably not

Any additional comments?

It wouldbe great if there was more of a heads up that the story was young adult material......