Book Review: Torn in Two

Torn in Two: The Files of Tatum Soaren. Brit Sigh. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 7, 2012, Trade Paperback, 294 pages.

Reviewed by Deanna Frances.

Torn in Two by Brit Sigh is a fictional psychological suspense novel about the troubled life of young college student, Tatum Soaren. The novel begins as a flashback to the young man’s childhood, which reveals that from a young age, Tatum has been different from normal people.

After witnessing the horrific death of both of his parents at a young age, Tatum is thrown into a difficult life. A little under a year after the accident, Tatum’s uncle, and primary caregiver, brings him to a psychologist named Dr. Tristyn Holmes. When Dr. Holmes diagnoses Tatum with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, she becomes fascinated with the young man and believes that his troubles expand beyond post-traumatic stress.

Dr. Holmes realizes after some time that Tatum also deals with severe multi-personality disorder, and that his alter ego, known as Landon, is more deadly and dangerous than she could have ever expected. After many successful treatments, Dr. Holmes is able to cure Tatum of his dangerous alter ego.

Unfortunately, after Tatum is enrolled in Dr. Holmes psychology class at the University of Minnesota, Landon is able to return to Tatum’s mind and becomes more powerful than ever, leaving Tatum unable to control his own self.

This novel is captivating to readers in multiple ways. Author Brit Sigh uses a third-person point of view to be able to cover every aspect of each character’s relationship to not only Tatum, but to his alter-ego Landon as well.

Torn in Two features a small cast of characters, but each character has a specific role to play in the story, and the narrating voice is able to convey every thought track of each character.

Sigh is able to perfectly portray Tatum’s psychological distress through his writing. A graduate of psychology from Union College in Nebraska, Sigh uses his knowledge to be as accurate as possible.

The novel not only features sci-fi, but also a little romance between Tatum and his college classmate, Robin Chase. The romance adds a lighter side to the intense novel, which is a nice touch.

This novel is perfect for anyone that enjoys sci-fi thrillers or intense fiction. Brit Sigh has written a captivating novel.