• One Door Away from Heaven

  • By: Dean Koontz
  • Narrated by: Anne Twomey
  • Length: 21 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,363 ratings)

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One Door Away from Heaven

By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: Anne Twomey
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In a dusty trailer park on the far edge of the California dream, Michelina wants to change the direction of her troubled life but can't find her way. When a new family settles into the rental trailer next door, Micky meets the young girl who will change her forever.

Despite her deformed left leg and withered left hand, nine-year-old Leilani Klonk radiates a buoyant and indomitable spirit that inspires Micky. Beneath Leilani's effervescence, however, Micky comes to sense a quiet desperation that the girl dares not express. Leilani's mother is little more than a child herself, and her stepfather, Preston Maddoc, is educated but threatening. Slowly, ever more troubling details emerge in Leilani's conversations with Micky. Most chilling is Micky's discovery that Leilani had an older brother, also disabled, who vanished after Maddoc took him into the woods one night and is now "gone to the stars".

While the child-protection bureaucracy gives Micky the runaround, the Maddoc family slips away into the night. So Micky sets out across America to find them: for the first time living for something bigger than herself. One Door Away from Heaven is an incandescent mix of suspense and humor, fear and wonder, a story of redemption and timeless wisdom that will have listeners cheering.

©1991 Dean Koontz (P)1991 Random House, Inc.

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Fantastic!

I really enjoyed this story!
Twist and turns throughput. I would highly recommend it.
Especially Curtis and Old Yeller, the pup!

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Enjoyable Listen

I like Koontz so I like this book a lot. It has dogs, kids, and aliens. Need I say more. Ms. Twomey was a perfect pick for this story. If Curtis' mother had a voice I think it would be Anne's

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Best book ever

I have always loved Dean Koontz and this is my absolutely favorite ever of his books. I can’t say enough good about it. Curtis is the best character ever.
But you couldn’t keep from putting golden retrievers in the story, could you? ~grin~. Check out collies, they are pretty amazing too!

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Love!

This is the first Dean Koontz book I’ve ever “read” and it was fantastic. Such a shock to find this ended up being science fiction rather than just fiction...

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best yet!

I'm a sicker for Mr. Koontz anyway but this book is filled with nuance and suprise . this story is original and exciting. ... could there be a sequel?

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Great read

This book is exciting, surprising, uplifting, and relevant. I highly recommend it when you feel in need of some hope!!

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Great story

Love the way Dean Koontz gives us heroes from outer space to fight the devils on earth

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Out of this world!

I loved this book! Well written and hard to put down. Wonderful story! Heart warming.

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One Door Away From Heaven

If I could give this book extra stars I would. Narration was so well done by Anne it totally drew me into the depth of the story instantly. Dean Koontz this is one of your best. Twists and turns bring forth the unexpected.loved it. Thank you for all you do. You have an amazing heart.

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Excellent!! As ever...

As always, Dean Koontz delivers another excellent read. Every dreamer, and every dog lover, should read this novel.

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