Forbidden

By: Ted Dekker, Tosca Lee

Narrated by: Henry Leyva

Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling author Ted Dekker teams with Tosca Lee to create this gripping thriller set in a desolate future.

Many years have passed since civilization's brush with apocalypse. The world's greatest threats have all been silenced. There is no anger, no hatred, no war. There is only perfect peace... and fear. But a terrible secret has been closely guarded for centuries: Every single soul walking the earth, though in appearance totally normal, is actually dead, long ago genetically stripped of true humanity.

Fleeing pursuit, with only moments to live, a young man named Rom stumbles into possession of a vial of blood and a piece of cryptic writing. When consumed, the blood will bring him back to life. When decoded, the message will lead him on a perilous journey that will require him to abandon everything he has ever known and awaken humanity to the transforming power of true life and love.

But the blood will also resurrect hatred, ambition, and greed.

Set in a terrifying, medieval future, where grim pageantry masks death, this tale of dark desires and staggering stakes peels back the layers of the heart for all who dare to take the ride.

©2011 Ted Dekker (P)2011 Hachette Audio

Classic Dekker with enjoyable surprises!

I'm a big Dekker fan so I will share my bias first. If you enjoy any of his other works you will enjoy the character development and emotional exchanges they have when placed in different situations. After reading a few Dekker books you will sense a familiarity with his characters like they could all be siblings so you will either enjoy that or feel it lessens the uniqueness of each story, but many of his books will actually borrow characters and minor elements from other series. For me I was content to listen to an enjoyable book. The narrator wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't distracting enough to distract from the story line.

great

this was a great story and I look forward to the next in the series.

Better the second time.

I really enjoy this series. love the voice actor and music composition. Great timing and a great story.

Great book

Great book great narration get this book if you can. I am ytping more because they require twenty words. This book is great and narrated great.

excellent

I ready to start the next one. It was a great book. I love how the force of good and evil battle.

Seemed promising, but just read Circle series.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

No, but only because the second book in the series ruined it. This book was entertaining, and got me engaged. But then I listened to the second book and lost all interest.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Often, yes.

Ted Dekker & Tesca Lee have done it Again!

Another outstanding read as told by Henry Leyva, who again has brought another one of Dekker's story to life!
Highly recommend this book to all who enjoy reading books of adventure, mystery, intrigue and science- fiction.

forbidden

loved it , love Ted Dekkers books
and his daughters too. Really like the narrator too.

Entertaining and Creative

Enjoyed the imaginative and creative story and excellent narration. Looking forward to next one in the series.

Enaging, Thrilling, and Exciting! Well done Tedd!

Would you listen to Forbidden again? Why?

Definitely! Forbidden follows in step to the storytelling style of Black from the Circle series by Tedd Dekker. I couldn't stop listening to the book! There are many storylines that are coming togather throughout the book leadign to a suprising and awesome end that leaves you salivating for the next book in the series.

What did you like best about this story?

The determination of the main character is insane. His passion for things is extreme leading him to follow his heart through some amazing action and emotional portions of the story in ways most would faulter.

What about Henry Leyva’s performance did you like?

He was engaging and realy drew you into the character, emotion, and excitment of each character.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The dead find life.