Trust Your Eyes

By: Linwood Barclay

Narrated by: Ken Marks, Rick Holmes

Length: 14 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

Thomas Kilbride is a map-obsessed schizophrenic so affected that he rarely leaves the self-imposed bastion of his bedroom. But with a computer program called Whirl360.com, he travels the world while never so much as stepping out the door. He pores over and memorizes the streets of the world. He examines every address, as well as the people who are frozen in time on his computer screen. Then he sees something that anyone else might have stumbled upon - but has not - in a street view of downtown New York City: an image in a window. An image that looks like a woman being murdered.

Thomas's brother, Ray, takes care of him, cooking for him, dealing with the outside world on his behalf, and listening to his intricate and increasingly paranoid theories. When Thomas tells Ray what he has seen, Ray humors him with a half-hearted investigation. But Ray soon realizes he and his brother have stumbled onto a deadly conspiracy. And now they are in the crosshairs.

©2012 Barclay Perspectives, Inc. (P)2012 Recorded Books

Does it Again

Linwood Barclay does it again. This is the best work yet! He weaves an amazing and engaging tale and doesn’t go over the top to make implausible. I am glad I have returned to his work. I loved the Promise Falls series and how he wove the city into this novel was perfect!

SPECTACULAR!

This is my new favorite mystery/thriller. It is compelling. I had to sit and listen the last 2 hours of the book without doing anything else which I can't remember having to do before.
The characters are fully fleshed out. The relationship between the brothers Is fraught and loving .
The narration is superb and there were different voices for every character so it was easy to track what was happening.

Barclay does it again

Aside from the twists and turns that make Barclay a master storyteller, he can really get to the essence of his characters, the way they reason and the uniqueness of their quirks. The only reason I didn’t give the story a 5 star review is because compared to his other novels, this was not as revetting. There were some action scenes that were so accurately written it was as though I was watching a film rather than listening to an audiobook. The narrator was superb.

Trust Your Eyes is a great book -- trust me!

STORY (mystery) - I really loved this book. Thomas, a schizophrenic who spends his time memorizing maps on an ap called World360, thinks he sees the frozen image of a woman being suffocated in the window of a New York hi-rise. He and his brother, Ray, investigate. There's so much that happens in this story and so many unexpected surprises that I can't possibly give it justice in this review. Aside from the image of the woman with the plastic bag over her head, there are a couple other mysteries which are equally exciting as they unravel. The plot is complicated but not hard to follow, so you don't have to wear a thinking cap to enjoy it. Also, the author manages to inject a bit of humor occasionally. Great stuff!

PERFORMANCE - Good job, but I reserve five stars for stellar multi-voice performances. This reader does a great old woman's voice.

OVERALL - Highly recommended for all mature listeners. There's some profanity and references to sexual acts and lesbianism, though there are no actual sex "scenes" in the book. There is also occasional violence.

stunning

Would you listen to Trust Your Eyes again? Why?

I dont read books twice. But this book was one of the most engrossing and twisted books I have read in a while. It was absolutely fantastic. The characters were unique and intriguing. You say to yourself, how the heck is Linwood going to pull his natural and twists that he does in every book, but somehow he does it. Even the very last sentence will blow your mind.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Trust Your Eyes?

The last sentence.

Have you listened to any of Ken Marks and Rick Holmes ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but the guy that does Ray's voice is fantastic, the other guy is just decent.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh, think about it, enjoy it, loved it.

Any additional comments?

Don't even waste time reading reviews, just start the book, give it a bit, and you will be COMPLETELY engrossed.

Kept Me Reading

I have an autistic sibling and thought the portrayal of the handicapped brother was right on - in terms of the lack of socilazing skills - I know they said he was schizo but he was so like Asberger's people. That said - I've read other Barclay books and he does have a way to hook you! The story told by multiple view points and at different times, made for a good listen!

Enjoyed the audiobook...

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

yes

Who was your favorite character and why?

Thomas

Any additional comments?

First of all, audible you need to improve your review format. It stifles creativity.

The book was entertaining, although it was not flawless. There were some good plot twists, but the plot seemed a bit contrived at times, detailed to the point of boredom at times, and a bit too long. There were actually two plot threads and at times it seemed like I was reading two different books. But the characters were very interesting and I think this book could be shortened and made into a great movie.

The narration was very good and helped get the listener through the lengthier parts.

Best book I have read this year.

Best book I have read this. it was suspenceful, funny , and kept my interest until the end. couldn't put it down.

A Roller Coaster Ride with best friends

I've never known a high functioning schizophrenic, but I feel like I not only met him, but grew to love him like my little brother by the end of the book. He was a totally interesting and believable protagonist. There is just enough tech in it to make it believable. Anyone who has a computer, iphone, or used Google Maps, is going to easily relate to this story. A really solid, well paced thriller that rates a second listen.

Kept me listenting

Would you consider the audio edition of Trust Your Eyes to be better than the print version?

Probably not. I really like when readers use different voices for different characters. This book is pretty much just read by the two readers.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The schizophrenic brother (who seems more autistic to me) - I liked how honest (blunt) he is.

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

When we find out what happened to Dad.

Any additional comments?

Lots of plot twits make this a fun listen!