Borderland

By: F.E. Feeley Jr., Jamie Fessenden

Narrated by: Gary Taylor

They were young.

In the prime of life and recently married.

And then, the diagnosis came.

Cancer.

George and Jason make arrangements to travel back to George’s home state of Vermont so he may pass away in the town where he grew up, but a terrible storm diverts the couple into the gates of an out-of-the-way hotel called Borderland.

Sure, the employees are well-dressed and polite. Sure, the food and entertainment are old-time fare. But it’s all a schtick, right?

Or is there something far more sinister at work here?

Welcome to the Borderland Hotel, where you may check in, but you’ll never, ever leave.

©2020 Frederick E. Feeley Jr (P)2020 Frederick E. Feeley Jr.

Paranormal Romance

The love between George and Jason is truly amazing and heartbreaking at the same time. I was kept guessing what would happen next and wanted to keep listening so I could finish it but also did not want it to end.

Recommended

A death sentence no one wants to hear. That’s what George and Jason had to live through. Hurt, deep deep anger and grief. A decision to live out the next precious months in nature, to say goodbye to family, to escape the heavy weight of waiting.
Then, when on the thin edge of reality and understanding as one knows it before the precipice of death, George and Jason plunge into a paranormal world. Time and reality fluctuate.
F.E.Feeley wove a story that pulled this listener into a fugue state, becoming fully engaged in the fate of the lovers who accidentally land smack dab into the evil that inhabits the Borderline Hotel.
At first I wasn’t sure the narrator would work for me, but in a relatively short time Jamie Fessenden’s voice was perfect for the struggle we all face at some point between life and death. The inevitability. The resistance. The unexpected and unwanted twist that evil interference takes in life.
Lovely take on mythology, spirituality, love, sacrifice, grief, truth that loss in inevitable.

Excellent

Just finished this audio from FE Feeley, JR and Jamie Fessenden and I was completely blown away at how good it was! It's well written and very well plotted and I connected with the main characters. The story was quite original and definitely had me in tears. I had never listened to this narrator before and I thought he did a nice job. Take a chance on this one, it was excellent!

A performance worthy of this incredible story

Borderland was one of my top reads of 2020, so I jumped at the opportunity to listen to the audiobook as I closed out the year. I rarely reread in general, whether that entails listening to books I’ve read or simply picking up the same ebook a year or two later. However, books that wow me the way Borderland did will always entice me to come back for another round.

The writing, imagery, and story is just as captivating as the first time. Once again, I was struck at the originality of the story and how it took me through the full spectrum of emotions from fear, sadness, longing, regret, comfort, and even an aching resolve. Borderland is undoubtedly a book I’ll recommend time and time again be it to romance fans or simply those readers looking for a great story with gay characters, because it delivers.

The narrator was a different but solid choice for this unique story. His grizzled, rough voice fit the tone of the book; and while I wasn’t certain at first listen, he smoothly navigated the scenes of the book- capturing the ghostly fascination, macabre suspense, and the ethereal beauty- so much so that I cannot imagine a different voice for Borderland now. If you’re a fan of different stories or love ghostly fantasies, I cannot recommend this title enough.

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This story boggled my mind as I listened. I was on edge and going back and forth trying to figure out what was happening. Astounding world building. I was fine until the epilogue, where I totally fell apart sobbing with relief and joy. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a great job bringing the characters to life.

A Suspenseful Paranormal Romance/Mystery

Borderland, written by F.E. Feeley, Jr. and Jamie Fessenden, narrated by Gary Taylor is a paranormal romance/mystery. This was the first book that I've read/listened to by this author. I will admit that it was a bit slow the first two chapters, for me anyway. I think the reason for that was I didn't know what to expect from a MM Romance suspense book or from this author. Once I moved passed this, I was hooked!! I'm a huge fan of F.E. Feeley Jr. now.

Gary Taylor did amazingly with the narrations. I completely recommend this book.