A mother’s greatest wish—or darkest nightmare—comes true in this chilling classic audiobook thriller from the Master of Suspense, Dean Koontz.
“Koontz puts his readers through the emotional wringer.” –The Associated Press
In the year since her son Danny’s tragic death, Tina Evans has suffered incredible heartache. But now, with her Vegas show about to premiere, Tina might be ready to put her grief behind her and start over.
Until a shocking message appears on the chalkboard in Danny's room: NOT DEAD. Those two words send her on a terrifying journey from the bright lights of Las Vegas to the cold shadows of the High Sierras, where she uncovers a terrible secret.
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"Four and a half. I really liked this book- a re-release from his pseudonym Leigh Nichols. He is one of my favorite authors and I liked this combo of suspense, mystery, thriller and a little romance and paranormal stuff thrown in. definitely a keeper to reread!"
— Gail (4 out of 5 stars)
" I find Dean Koontz to be rather hit-or-miss, and while this novel may not be the best in a technical sense, as a story of a mother searching for her lost son, I believe it will strike a chord in all of us. "
— Kim, 2/17/2014" I enjoyed the plot of this novel, but I wish that the story was extended a bit further at the end. A few better novels along the same lines (but more intense) are Dean Koontz's The Door to December and John Saul's The God Project. "
— Casey, 2/14/2014" Good cheap thriller! I enjoyed it. And it was my first ebook that I checked out from the library and read on my new phone. Loved it! "
— Lindsey, 2/6/2014" As usually, Koontz wrote a great read. I was a little disappointed in the ending but overall enjoyed the book. "
— Wendy, 2/3/2014" kinda like your b-book horror. it's never gonna be a classic but it's horror and it's dean koontz so there aint gonna be any disappointment. a real page turner. it's an oldie... he originally published it under another name and i believe more recently re-wrote the ending to make it... well, better! although it's more of a thriller with a slight element of sci-fi/horror unlike his usual out and out terrifying material it's about a mother and a love for her missing son. it's easy to get into that kinda storyline. exciting! "
— Sanity, 2/2/2014" This is my first Dean Koontz book. I had expected it to be more suspenseful and scary but was disappointed in the lack of both. Overall an easy just ok read. "
— Jennifer, 1/20/2014" By far my favorite of his. "
— Bree, 1/2/2014" Grabs you from the beginning. This is actually written by Dean Koontz. He published it originally under the penname of Leigh Nichols. I read it in about 24 hours, very captivating. "
— Jenni, 12/16/2013" I am glad igot this one for free. At best, it's what i would call a 'skimmer'...because that's how I read it. Intersting beginning, but then everything from the plot to the style just went downhill. "
— Jeremy, 11/21/2013" It starts out with a very melodramatic tone, builds into a very promising story, and finally crashes down in a pile of mediocrity. If the theme appeals to you, try reading Stephen King's "Firestarter". It's not King's best, but it's better than this. "
— David, 11/6/2013" i cant put this book down..... "
— Nicki, 10/21/2013" This was my first Dan Koontz book I had ever read. It really got me hooked, but unfortunately I have abandoned Dean Koontz due to the way he has developed his writing style over the years. Definitely stick to the older Dean Koontz books unless you are especially skilled at "skimming"... "
— Casey, 8/20/2013" This earlier book of Koontz reminds me why I became a fan. "
— Erika, 6/24/2013" Not my favorite Koontz book...little rough around the edges... "
— Heather, 5/22/2013" Although this is a re-write of one of Dean Koontz' earlier novels that he had written under a pseudonym it showed what he was becoming. Much of the same tension and the supernatural. I can't but help enjoying reading them. I finished this one quite quickly. "
— Mel, 2/26/2013" An ok read but not as in depth as his later novels. Very predictable "
— Hayley, 2/22/2013" its ok....it was like reading his books again...no difference "
— Yetunde, 8/20/2012" Another one of his good books! "
— Lilmissmouser, 1/12/2012" Not too bad for an early book. This novel was actually written by Dean Koontz under a pseudonymn, and he did a great job with it. The plot was complex and the characters were deep. All in all, a must read for any Koontz fan. "
— Paul, 1/8/2012" Wow...yeah, this wasn't his best book. But of course I couldn't put it down because I had to find out what happened. I don't suggest this. Not even as light summer reading. A very big yawn! "
— Wendi, 1/7/2012" One of his worst books. However, it's also one of his first so I'll let it slide. "
— Dan, 11/26/2011" this was one of Koontz's better books, I read thru it pretty quickly. "
— Laura, 8/6/2011" Good cheap thriller! I enjoyed it. And it was my first ebook that I checked out from the library and read on my new phone. Loved it! "
— Lindsey, 6/8/2011" I wished there could have been a little more to the ending though. It just kind of......ended. "
— Jamie, 3/21/2011" The second book he wrote under Leigh Nichols. This is equally bad. Very disappointing. <br/><br/> "
— Tom, 3/15/2011" I find Dean Koontz to be rather hit-or-miss, and while this novel may not be the best in a technical sense, as a story of a mother searching for her lost son, I believe it will strike a chord in all of us. "
— Kim, 2/19/2011" One of his worst books. However, it's also one of his first so I'll let it slide. "
— Dan, 1/22/2011" A very fun fast read. This book is never dull. This was not bogged down by so much detail in the surroundings. "
— Brandon, 1/20/2011" OMG I just can't wait anymore this book is giving me nightmares but it's just too good since the mom is having nightmares about her son being alive and he really needs help!!!!!!!! I really want to know what the ending has happened did she find her son yet? "
— Elizabeth, 11/12/2010Dean Koontz is the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, including suspense thrillers and books for young readers. His books are published in thirty-eight languages, and his worldwide sales top 500 million copies. Several of his books have also been adapted into feature films and television miniseries. He has been hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as “America’s most popular suspense novelist.” For more information, visit his website at www.deankoontz.com.
Tanya Eby is a novelist and an audiobook narrator who has earned several AudioFile Earphones Awards and been nominated for the Audie Award. She has a BA degree in English language and literature and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Southern Maine.