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The Moonlit Mind: A Tale of Suspense Audiobook
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In this chilling original stand-alone novella, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz offers a taste of what’s to come in 77 Shadow Street with a mesmerizing tale of a homeless boy at large in a city fraught with threats . . . both human and otherwise.
Twelve-year-old Crispin has lived on the streets since he was nine—with only his wits and his daring to sustain him, and only his silent dog, Harley, to call his friend. He is always on the move, never lingering in any one place long enough to risk being discovered. Still, there are certain places he returns to. In the midst of the tumultuous city, they are havens of solitude: like the hushed environs of St. Mary Salome Cemetery, a place where Crispin can feel at peace—safe, at least for a while, from the fearsome memories that plague him . . . and seep into his darkest nightmares. But not only his dreams are haunted.
The city he roams with Harley has secrets and mysteries, things unexplainable and maybe unimaginable. Crispin has seen ghosts in the dead of night, and sensed dimensions beyond reason in broad daylight. Hints of things disturbing and strange nibble at the edges of his existence, even as dangers wholly natural and earthbound cast their shadows across his path. Alone, drifting, and scavenging to survive is no life for a boy. But the life Crispin has left behind, and is still running scared from, is an unspeakable alternative . . . that may yet catch up with him.
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"This story held me spellbound. I almost thought I had been drugged with something while reading. Koontz's writing style in this novella had the same hypnotic feel as his book Your Heart Belongs to Me. Moonlit Mind also evoked the same feelings I experienced while reading Theodore Sturgeon's The Dreaming Jewels. I'm looking forward to 77 Shadow Street!"
— Dany (5 out of 5 stars)
The Moonlit Mind Listener Reviews
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" Made me interested enough to try the novel. "
— Kim, 2/14/2014 -
" totally had me creeped out. :) "
— Jackie, 2/5/2014 -
" Great book, can't wait to read the sequel, 77 Shadow St. "
— Rfb55, 1/26/2014 -
" It was OK. I thought it would end differently. "
— Elmira, 1/25/2014 -
" The only thing wrong with this story is its shortness. Great plot and characters. I think he should redo this a a full size novel and expand on the story because its premise and characters were great. "
— Dale, 1/22/2014 -
" First dean Koontz for me - thoroughly enjoyed it. Good story, some lovely descriptive writing. Just had to buy 77 Shadow Street! New Dean Koontz fan? Maybe ... "
— Carol, 1/19/2014 -
" This is a great book. The writing is just superb. "
— Jlw48, 1/10/2014 -
" What I have come to expect from Dean Koontz! Creepy! This is a novella about Crispin a young boy who lives on the street with his dog, Harley. We learn Crispin's story and how it changed him....good story ! "
— April, 11/29/2013 -
" A page turner. A hard to put down ghost story. "
— Sandra, 11/24/2013 -
" Very good novella. The mind of Dean Koontz is amazing. That is my thoughts everytime I read something he wrote. Now on to 77 Shadow Street. "
— Phillis, 11/16/2013 -
" Loved it as a short story, some interruption of time sequence, but overall good quick read! "
— Naomy, 11/14/2013 -
" Seemed not finished. But it was good "
— Cyanemi, 11/13/2013 -
" It was interesting but I was left with a lot of unanswered questions. "
— Renee, 10/15/2013 -
" After the last disappointing full length novel, this novella has me looking forward to the release of 77 Shadow Street. "
— Sonya, 9/4/2013 -
" Pleasingly enjoyable novella. Am reading 77 Shadow Street now and hope that he doesn't fall into his usual patterns with it. "
— Amaley, 8/19/2013 -
" overall good "
— Scott, 8/7/2013 -
" Great book, keeps you reading to find out what's going to happen next! Can't wait to read 77th Shadow Street now! "
— Lacey, 7/17/2013 -
" A book produced for kindle, shallow would describe it. Could have been great, but sadly not so. "
— Nanette, 7/12/2013 -
" Highly suspenseful and engaging! One fantastic read that I did not want to end! Can't wait to read 77 Shadow Street. "
— Sheri, 7/7/2013 -
" I truly wish it had been a full length novel! "
— Theresa, 6/19/2013 -
" Good book, a little odd but it was a quick read. "
— Jodie, 6/1/2013 -
" LOVED this and cannot wait for the new book! "
— Starla, 3/20/2013 -
" got from the library. Good engaging story. Quick read. "
— Sharon, 3/14/2013
About Dean Koontz
Dean 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.
About Peter Berkrot
Peter Berkrot, winner of Audie and Earphones Awards for narration, is a stage, screen, and television actor and acting coach. He has narrated over 450 works that span a range of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, thriller, and children’s titles. His audiobook credits include works of Alan Glynn, Eric Van Lustbader, Nora Roberts and Dean Koontz. In film and television, he appeared in Caddyshack, America’s Most Wanted, and Unsolved Mysteries. He performs in regional and New York theaters and directs the New Voices acting school.