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The Forest of Lost Souls

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The Forest of Lost Souls

By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: January LaVoy
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2025 Audie Award Finalist for Best Thriller/Suspense Audiobook

A fearless woman, raised in the forest, fights against a group of powerful men in a novel about good versus evil, the enduring nature of myth, and the power of love by #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.

Raised in the wilderness by her late great-uncle, Vida is a young woman with an almost preternatural affinity for nature, especially for the wolves that also call the forested mountains home. Formed by hard experience, by love and loss, and by the prophecies of a fortuneteller, Vida just wants peace. If only nearby Kettleton County didn’t cast such a dark shadow.

It’s where José Nochelobo, the love of Vida’s life and a cherished local hero, died in a tragic accident. That’s the official story, but Vida has reasons to doubt it. The truth can’t be contained for long. Nor can the hungry men of power in Kettleton who want something too: that Vida, like José, disappear forever. One by one they come for her, prepared to do anything to see their plans through to their evil end. Vida is no less prepared for them.

Vida, the forest, and its formidable wonders are waiting. She will not rest until goodness and order have been restored.

©2024 by The Koontz Living Trust. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
Mystery Psychological Supernatural Suspense Thriller & Suspense

Critic Reviews

“Golden Voice January LaVoy delivers an exceptional performance as Vida, who possesses a profound understanding of the mountains where she was raised.… LaVoy's precise and skillful portrayal of each character and moment adds depth to the narrative, enhancing the listening experience. The contrast between LaVoy's initial serene depiction of Vida and the men's shock at the violence of her quest for revenge is particularly striking. Overall, this audiobook combines an outstanding story with a memorable performance.”AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

“A page-turning thriller that combines a touch of magic with deep love for the natural world.”Kirkus Reviews

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I haven’t read Koontz in some time and decided to try this one. I really enjoyed the story, it wasn’t too heavy which is exactly what I need at this time.

Enjoyed every minute

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Good descriptive writing And good performance, but at the end of the day, it was really a nothing story. a bit disappointed to be honest

Went nowhere

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Very enjoying read , highly recommend this one , love how he always brings in animals to his stories

Great characters

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Dean Koontz is one of the best writers in the world today. Here, as usual he has crafted a story with well rounded characters.

One of the masters

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I love all of Dean's books he was a way ofbringing the page alive along with the dogs and wolfs he never lets us down thank you .Dean Koontz

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