Julian M. Coleman

I was excited to listen to the 'Stolen Prophet' as an audiobook, as I typically enjoy supernatural themed books. While I enjoyed the first part of the book, I ultimately found that I lost track of the storyline, as the plot seemed to jump back and forth quite a bit. I'm not sure if it is just the audio version that does not transition well between characters. The author, Coleman works to incorporate thoughts and impressions from a multitude of characters (eg. Evelyn, Hank), which at times adds to the story, but often confuses the plot so that the reader almost forgets what the primary storyline is. Ultimately, Stolen Prophet was not my favourite. I wish the author had focused on Evelyn, her son, and getting him back; I think I would have enjoyed that more.… (more)

Coleman presents an alternate creation myth complete with deities who influence the lives of the human characters in modern society. The characters have dimension and clarity and the narrative gradually exposes facets of their histories and personalities. I felt that the development of the spiritual characters and their relationship with the human people did not have enough depth for the reader to invest in that alternate “reality” and understand the actions and emotions of the characters. As a result, this interferes with a strong connection between the reader and the story.
Errors in pronunciation by the narrator tend to distract from the atmosphere of the story.… (more)