Finding Alice

Pages: 384
Published: 2003
Language: English

Alice Laxton appears to be a typical college student, but a genetic condition leads her to a terrifying descent into schizophrenia. As she experiences voices, visions, and a disturbing religious awakening, her grip on reality slips away. When interventions begin, Alice endures treatments that are as frightening as her illness. This is a story of personal suffering, a family's struggle, and a quest for mental and spiritual healing.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Tense Emotional Dark Thought-Provoking

Unreliable Narrator Family Saga

Christianity Psychological Thriller Suspense Literary Fiction

Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson writes a range of stories, including the novels Crystal Lies, Looking for Cassandra Jane, and Finding Alice. She is also known for mysteries such as Lock, Stock, and Over a Barrel. Her work often explores themes of faith and personal discovery.