A review by nebulous07
Vibrations in the Field by Daniel Burke

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Daniel Burke's Vibrations in the Field is one of the most unique books I have read in 2023. I don't even know where to begin. Joe Caroll, an ex-Army Captain turned Almost-Priest, finds Jane walking on the side of a road amidst a torrential downpour. Upon close inspection, Jane appears to have left a psychiatric hospital. The rapid oscillation and escalation of her moods prick Joe's curiosity. What might have started as a coincidental meeting leads readers down the rabbit hole of science, faith, good, evil and revenge. The author's ability to tackle grave mental health issues is supreme, as it is handled carefully. The depth of the key protagonists are well explored; I found myself relating with Joe and Jane on multiple levels. The references to religion and quantum physics are well-balanced and intriguing. The pacing was great, and the high stakes lured me in every time I returned to the book. The ending was deeply impactful and resounding, and apt for the key themes explored. This book has left a lingering mark, and I look forward to reading more from this author. 

Thank you, NetGalley & Black Rose Press, for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily. 
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