The Moonlit Mind

A Tale of Suspense

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: Peter Berkrot

Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

In this chilling original stand-alone novella, number-one New York Times best-selling 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.

©2011 Dean Koontz (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Dean Koonts Never Lets Me Down

i certainly was not expecting this ending. I would have liked to of seen mom get the short end of the stick but I like how the model held the house.

A Good Short Story

Would you listen to The Moonlit Mind again? Why?

Yes, it was interesting.

What other book might you compare The Moonlit Mind to and why?

This book was unique and different, so I can't think of a comparison off the top of my head, but that's what made it good.

What about Peter Berkrot’s performance did you like?

He had a great voice to listen to.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Towards the end when he finally returns to the manor. It was suspenseful, exciting, and hopeful all at the same time.

Any additional comments?

This was a good short story, if you're looking for a quick listen. I enjoyed it and I think you will too.

Overall great story!

I feel like this is a book geared toward teens/ young adults, but the overall story is fascinating and well written. It was a fun read.

The moonlit mind

This is an interesting fast paced novel. It features the authors dog and children. Although frightening at times, it will unlikely cause you to have an accident.

usually like Dean Koontz

I usually like Dean Koontz novels but this one did not spark my interest like others.

Short and Uninteresting

What would have made The Moonlit Mind better?

I would have made this book longer, i would have put a twist or something in the book it felt morwe like a short story. Very disappointed in Dean Koontz it seemed like i was waiting for something that never came. VERY SAD AND DISAPPOINTED

What could Dean Koontz have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Longer, more twists and turns and maybe a few more characters

What character would you cut from The Moonlit Mind?

The m other of the wifes new husband. They did not explain why they couldnt see through water or statues

Any additional comments?

horrible

DEAN KOONTZ SUSPENSEFUL AGAIN

The Moonlit Mind is another great book by Koontz. With a boy, a dog and flight from evil 'parents'. This is a good one, as they all are.

great book !

Enjoyed the book except the ending lacked luster , but a good book over all !!

Just okay in my opinion

Now let me preface this review by saying that I am a hardcore Koontz fan. I've read so many of his books, both old and new, over the years that I have lost count and I frequently try and persuade others to do the same.

I am not the most eloquent writer and I can't quite put my finger on what exactly my problem was with this book but I can try and explain the feeling it gave off to the best of my ability. First, it felt like the plot lacked the finesse and scary suspense that his books usually have. It seemed almost like this was one of his earlier works and it was written before he had established a style for himself as a writer. On top of that, it also felt like maybe that he wrote this because he had to as he had a deadline to meet and no other works to present. It felt like he was bored writing this almost whereas in his other books his excitement for the storyline is almost palpable in his writing.

Obviously this is just my opinion but overall because of those reasons I found the book to be just okay. I finished it is one sitting as it is short (I'm having a hard time believing this was unabridged.) compared to some of his work.

Good book

I enjoyed this book I really do hope for a book two some time soon.