The Sleep Police

By: Jay Bonansinga

Narrated by: Paul Heitsch

When Detective Frank Janus falls asleep, people die. Either a killer is playing mind games with him - or he's a killer himself. Now, as the body count rises, so do Frank's deep-rooted nightmares - his inexplicable blackouts - and the fear that he's become the number one suspect.

©2001 Jay Bonansinga (P)2014 David N. Wilson

The best voice for this chilling thriller.

Where does The Sleep Police rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book ranks high in the mystery/thriller/psychological category in Books on Fire's collection for 2014.

What other book might you compare The Sleep Police to and why?

I have not listened to anything quite like this to date.

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

I haven't heard Paul narrator before this but he is definitely a natural and I see him becoming an audio go-to narrator.

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

It made me wince most of all. Heitsch's voice is chilling which makes this book even more incredible. This was a great choice for a narrator..

Any additional comments?

Full review on Books on Fire Audio Book Reviews.

An Incredible Chiller From A Master Storyteller

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

I would definitely recommend this audiobook to a friend because it is extremely good. It's better than good. Jay is amazing.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. There were so many amazing twists. There was no way you could see where this was going. I'll tell you that this was top notch writing. Very well done.

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

This is the first performance thst I've listened to by Paul Heitsch and he did an outstanding job playing Frank. He was perfect and I will look for more from him in the future. Flawless!

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

The whole book was a thrill ride, so yes it was very moving. I loved it.

Any additional comments?

This was a fantastic thriller. I was impressed. Jay upped the game with this in my opinion. I will include more in my blog. I received the audiobook free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review.

Just when you thought it was safe

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

I would. There are a few twists I didnt see coming. The story starts out slow, because you think you have it all figured out ... but then you find out that you dont. DUN DUN DUUUUN ... now your brain REALLY has to work.

Any additional comments?

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review

Am I going crazy!

Loved this story! Narrator makes you feel like you are in the mind of the detective.

The Thumb Sucker killer

My only previous experience from Jay Bonansinga, as many others I’m sure, is THE WALKING DEAD novels. If you read them, or heard the audio version, the work speaks for itself, it’s very good. I got offered to review this for ABR by Paul, the man behind the great site, not even knowing it was available. I snagged it up, ready to get started.

The story focuses on Frank Janus, a veteran homicide detective with a troubled passed. He grew up with a crazy mother who warned her children that the Sleep Police came for young boys who stayed up too late. Having lost their father early, Frank and his brother became accustomed to seeing a string of “uncles” come through their mother’s bedroom. One night Frank walked in on his mother sitting at the ended of the bed, mumbling to herself, with a dead body laying in her room. Mrs. Janus was committed to a psychiatric facility. This drove Frank Janus to pursue a career in law enforcement and he devoted his life to it, becoming destined to carry the badge.

Ten years ago, a young Detective Janus come across a case that would haunt his life for the following decade, The Thumb Sucker killer. The case went cold, but not before it really messed with Janus’s mind; causing blackouts and forcing him to start seeing a psychiatrist. Now in his late thirties, he’s walking into an all too familiar scene with his partner, Sully Deitz, with a woman curled in the fetal position, a thumb in her mouth. The Thumb Sucker was back, and Frank thought he might be breaking. While working the case, Janus comes across a videotape that sends his world spinning. It was the killer, confessing everything to Sully Deitz, even his name. He called himself…The Sleep Police. After a long talk with therapist, Dr. Pope, Janus starts investigating himself in hopes he’s wrong. Things get worse for Frank; he finds another tape, gets arrested, escapes, blacks-out again, and has to call his ex-wife.

The narration was great in this book, as was the audio quality. I was unfamiliar with Paul Heitsch prior to this book but, he brought the story to life. He fit the story perfectly with good voices, easily identifiable, and read at a good speed (this may seem silly but if you’ve ever heard a slow narrator, you’ll understand it can be a bit tedious). I hope I come across some more of his work soon.

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