listeners love "healers"

HERE ARE A FEW QUOTES FROM THOSE REVIEWS THAT SPECIFICALLY REFERENCE MICHAEL BY NAME: 

Michael Bridges does a nice job with the characterization and personally street wise Barry is my favorite. 

Well read by Michael Bridges who had a nice tone and cadence. 

It's well narrated by Michael Bridges.

HERE ARE A FEW QUOTES FROM LISTENER REVIEWS THAT SPECIFICALLY MENTION MALAKAI: 

The talking dog and Barry were my favorite characters, although Ginger and Nancy came in a close second. Michael Bridges did a great job narrating. 

Malakai, the canine guide with attitude, steals every scene he's in. 

One element I particularly appreciated was the unusual choice of a canine sidekick. Malakai wasn’t just comic relief—he added texture to the emotional stakes and proved to be a welcome foil to Scott’s self-destructive spiral. 

The dynamic between Scott and his canine companion, Malakai, added a great balance of humor and heart.   

If you’re into morally gray characters, gritty afterlife tales, and redemption arcs with bite (and a dog with serious sass), Healers is definitely worth the listen. 

Some parts hit hard while others made me laugh unexpectedly. The dog was a perfect addition. The narration fits the vibe too - dry when it needs to be, emotional when it counts.

This was gritty and actually surprisingly heartfelt. There's sex, violence, and a trash-talking dog spirit guide so it ticks all the boxes for me. There's a grubby world on display but it's got charm and depth.   

Dr. Weaver’s snarky charm and his journey through Blister City—alongside his loyal dog, Malakai—make for a weird, wonderful tale of redemption.  

Following the main character's descent and eventual begrudging path toward redemption, guided by a sarcastic canine, kept me hooked.  

Dr. Weaver's snarky voice and his reluctant journey through Blister City kept me hooked. The addition of Malakai, his canine companion, brought a great dynamic. 

I really enjoyed the snarky narration and the unusual concept of a dead doctor working as a healer in purgatory. The introduction of Malakai, his canine companion, added a layer of unexpected warmth and guidance to Scott's journey. 

HEALERS is a raw, captivating listen! Scott’s snarky journey through Blister City’s dark underbelly, paired with Malakai’s sharp wit, kept me hooked. A unique blend of redemption and moral dilemmas—fantastic audiobook!

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I look forward to Reynolds writing more books like this with complex, involving plots. If she does, I hope she uses the same reader. The well written narration by the author given multiple realistic voices by the reader (including a dog from New Jersey) pulled me in.