New york times bestsellerin innocence, dean koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Dean koontz, one of the most horrifying authors of all times, returns with his latest suspense novel, innocence. The carolinas full audiobook docksteder tales book 1 by paul buchanan may 7, 2020 full audiobook. Dean koontzs innocence we read to know that we are not. Innocence by dean koontz is a good book, but not great. The night window, by dean koontz narrated by elisabeth rodgers.
This is a great read, so be sure to run to the store and get it on the 10 th. The storyline is of addison goodheart, born into the world so hideous that people, when they see him, have the uncontrollable urge to beat him to death. New york times bestseller in innocence, dean koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate with readers forever. The world is a machine that produces endless surprises and mysteries layered on mysteries. A novel unabridged dean koontz audiobook, dean koontz audio.
The story line of intensity is very good and a typical koontz nail biter. Dean koontz author dean koontz is the author of more than a dozen new york times no. Dean koontz is one of my all time favorite authors. I would not necessarily go there, although i can see why they would say that. Only the depraved mind of koontz could imagine a main character whose facial features are so unattractive that they insight anger and rage in everyday citizens. In innocence, dean koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate with readers forever. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. New york times bestseller paperback includes dean koontz s short story wildernessfirst time in print. Koontz turns his hand to a sensitive and thoughtprovoking tale of humanity, spirituality and redemption, which has left some readers reeling.
Innocence by dean koontz audio book simply audiobooks. She dwells in seclusion, a fugitive from enemies who will do her harm if she is ever found. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Dean koontz goodreads author, macleod andrews narrator isbn. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian. Listen to wilderness and other stories by dean koontz at. In an isolated cabin, addison goodheart is born to a. He lives in solitude beneath the city, an exile from society, which will destroy him if he is ever seen. He lives in solitude beneath the city, an exile from society, which will destroy him if. Deans father, raymond koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother. Something more than chanceand nothing less than destinyhas brought them together in a.
His childhood had a strong influence on his writing as he grew older. Mar 03, 2014 oh, and koontz is a doglover, so for that reason alone you should read his books. A recurring motif in koontzs work is the immenselyevilyetunknown entity wreaking havoc on innocent people, hence posing a mystery for the. He dwells below ground in a threeroom windowless cement shelter of unknown origin and travels the city through buried water and sewer lines. Mar 03, 2014 brilliance audio presents innocence by dean koontz, performed by macleod andrews. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. A lot of the stuff he wrote after the year 2000 was very subpar and i wondered if he had gotten a ghostwriter. An audio original novella featuring bestselling author dean koontz s compelling new heroine, jane hawk. I found innocence to be a bit better than some of his newer books. The boy who wanted wings full audiobook by james conroyd martin may 7, 2020. Wilderness, a darkly intriguing short story first published as an ebook original, was written as prelude to dean koontz s novel of mystery, suspense, and strange wonder innocence.
The signed limited edition dean compassionately illustrates the beauty and the brutality inherent in the human race. Innocence was the koontzland dean koontz group read for january 2020. Koontzs work has always been a little hit and miss there have been stories of his that ive loved watchers, strangers and some ive been most disappointed in. The actual hardcover wont be published until december 10 th this is a great read, so be sure to run to the store and get it on the 10 th now, i have to admit that innocence is one the most unusual novels ive ever read, especially by dean koontz. Innocence audio cd published december 10th 20 by brilliance audio unabridged, audio cd, 11 pages authors. Dean koontz on his strange new supernatural thriller innocence. From the case files of the former fbi agent before she became the nations most wanted fugitive the bone farm details a desperate manhunt for a serial killer before he murders again. Dean koontz on his strange new supernatural thriller innocence photo.
She dwells in seclusion, a fugitive from enemies who will do her harm if she. The actual hardcover wont be published until december 10 th. The paperback includes dean koontz s short story wilderness first time in print. His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, a figure that increases by more than 17 million copies per year, and his work is published in 38 languages. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. Our impressive dean koontz audio book collection features all of the bestselling authors most popular titles including the the face, intensity and the eyes of darkness to name a few. Paperback includes dean koontz s short story wildernessfirst time in print. But the bond between them runs deeper than the tragedies that have scarred their lives. He lives in solitude beneath the city, an exile from society, which will destroy him if he is. Innocence is fueled by deep disgust with the worlds evils and hope for redemption.
A novel audio cd december 10, 20 by dean koontz author visit amazons dean koontz page. Innocence dean koontz numbered edition charnel house. These are the chilling words left behind by a man who had everything to live forbut took his own life. His flesh was the ultimate miracle of science, artificially created and completely self sustaining. Koontz fans shouldnt be disappointed, especially with an optimistic and unexpected conclusion mirroring his theme. Dean koontz is the author of more than a dozen new york times no. I enjoyed listening to this audiobook online and the ebook is available. This is the most satisfying koontz standalone in a while. The first is that because i didnt technically know what kind of books koontz writes, i really didnt know in which direction this storyline was going to head in, so i was somewhat shocked when this crime thriller turned into a dystopian novel of sorts. Innocence audiobook by dean koontz 9781480542686 rakuten. When outcast addison catches sight of gwyneth in a library after hours being pursued by a man, his entire existence shifts as he finally has a friend. Addison goodheart was born in an isolated home surrounded by a deep forest, never known to his. Dec 24, 20 if youre looking for another classic dean koontz horrorchiller, then innocence will come as something of a surprise. This is a list of every work written by dean koontz.
In innocence, numberone new york times bestselling author dean koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate with listeners forever. Jan 02, 2014 dean koontz is the author of more than a dozen new york times no. Written in koontz late mellifluent and reflective manner. Apr 17, 2015 the last four books id read had been fantasy and grimdark, so while innocence wasnt the next on my to read mountain, i grabbed it for some straight out horror.
Dean koontz is currently considered a single author. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the whispering room. Jerry bauer dean koontz is the author of countless novels, over a dozen of which have been no. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. New york times bestseller includes dean koontz s short story wildernessfirst time in print. Dec 10, 20 in innocence, dean koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate with readers forever. Written by dean koontz, audiobook narrated by macleod andrews. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Listen to innocence a novel by dean koontz available from rakuten kobo. Koontz says the entirety of this story came to him in a dream. Lost in the dark unchanted forest full audiobook book 11 by john r. The girl who kicked the hornets audiobook by stieg larsson may 7, 2020. Innocence by dean koontz overdrive rakuten overdrive. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read dean koontz 2book thriller collection. Dean koontz was born in july of 1945, a month before world war ii ended in the pacific. All the data from the network and user upload, if infringement, please contact us to delete. Jan 10, 2014 koontzs allegory on morality and love agape rather than sensual probes the idea that evil is woven through humankind. In this imaginative, mystical thriller from bestseller koontz 77 shadow street, addison goodheart, a 26yearold man so exceedingly ugly that his appearance causes the most terrible. So i gave innocence a try, trusting koontz not to let me down. Jan 14, 2014 dean koontzs innocence innocence portrays the thoughts and feelings of addison goodheart, one of the hidden. My biggest complaint about this audiobook version is that the narrator seems to keep a very monotone feel to the reading. May 21, 2015 dean koontz 2book thriller collection.
Addison has always believed he is hideously disfigured in such a manor that it induces people to react in disgust and violence. His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in deans writing. In a shift from his usual exploration of the fantastical and supernatural, koontz s odd apocalypse, 2012, etc. His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. In some ways dean koontzs most unkoontzlike novel yet purple prose and dog saviors aside, innocence is a strange, unyielding work that doesnt offer much in the way of cheap thrills or a taut narrativethings that are koontzs bread and butter. The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read reedsy. Brilliance audio presents innocence by dean koontz, performed by macleod andrews. The new york times bestseller is now available in paperback. Now, i have to admit that innocence is one the most unusual novels ive ever read, especially by dean koontz. The night window by dean koontz audiobook excerpt youtube.
Up close and dangerous by linda howard audiobook full duration. Publishers weekly masterful storyteller koontz delivers perhaps his most eerie and unusual tale. Search through our library to find your next great novel to listen to. Arguably the most beautiful book charnel house has created to date. This is a difficult book to describe in terms of genre, though there are distinct tinges of horror, a genre i occasionally stray from because it tends to tap into the mundanities of life and glorify that, despite the extraordinary events that take place in. He was born and raised in pennsylvania and lives with his wife gerda. He comes across gwynneth, an 18yearold suffering from sociophobia and finds it hard to tolerate people.
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