Devin's Dreams

By: D. C. Wilkinson

Narrated by: John York

Length: 13 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Devin Sharp, a gentle-natured boy, has trouble sleeping. Recurring visions of strangers moving among shadows in his bedroom keep waking him at night. He swears that what he sees and hears is real. To no avail. No one believes him.

An older sibling taunts him. "Silly dreams," she says. But are they?

Coming of age as a gay teen in the seventies, Devin's sleep issues are just one more secret safely locked up in his closet. But not for long. Freshman year in college brings a measure of freedom and a chance to explore well beyond the boundaries of stifling social molds.

Experimenting with a powerful drug, Devin's quirky visions resurface. This time, however, something is different. A rabbit hole materializes out of nowhere. Thrust into it by a mysterious force, Devin is hurled into another world centuries before his own. There, awaiting, a host of strangers appear to know him...

©2024 Daniel Crossa-Wilkinson (P)2024 Daniel Crossa-Wilkinson

Enjoying a story

I must confess that this story told by John York with his lovely british accent made me enjoy every character. He is such a good storyteller! Thank you John for the good moments!

Wonderfully immersive !!

I forgot I was listening to an audiobook and not actually eavesdropping on a fantastical world! John York's exceptional narration added a whole new layer of depth to the story, making it feel like I was right there with the characters. His ability to switch between different voices and accents seamlessly and effortlessly transported me into the story.

Time travel

I wasn't satisfied with ending.
Iwanted a happily ever after. Felt like Shania/Devin should have ended together in some kind of time.
Luke chrachtet came out of nowhere.
But narrator was excellent.
I am happy to have gotten to experience this listen.
I prefer it to reading.

Vividly Intense

Devin Sharp, as a child experiences vivid visions of which he is all too often pooh-poohed. Now, as an adult, his dreams return with vivid intensity and vengeance!

The author, D. C. Wilkinson, crafts a story that follows a man’s journey from childhood to old age. Wilkinson’s narrative includes sudden independence and the chance to explore new experiences and self-discovery. He presents situations that highlight confusion, emotions, and challenges people face when dealing with their own mental health and that of others. His characters are well-developed fitting smoothly into the narrative. His writing style is pleasant and flawless.

The narrator, John York, does a magnificent job of giving voice to each character. He adeptly switches his voice to reflect the different time versions of each character. York‘s performance has an authentic and natural flow as he clearly projects the essence of each character and situation. His delivery and cadence are deliberate thus providing the listener with an immersive and unusual adventure.

This LGBTQ-focused historical mystery is well-done and captivating immersing the listener completely.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.