The Forest of Lost Souls

A Novel

De: Dean Koontz

Narrado por: January LaVoy

2025 Audie Award Finalist for Best Thriller/Suspense Audiobook

A fearless woman, raised in the forest, fights against a group of powerful men in a novel about good versus evil, the enduring nature of myth, and the power of love by #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.

Raised in the wilderness by her late great-uncle, Vida is a young woman with an almost preternatural affinity for nature, especially for the wolves that also call the forested mountains home. Formed by hard experience, by love and loss, and by the prophecies of a fortuneteller, Vida just wants peace. If only nearby Kettleton County didn’t cast such a dark shadow.

It’s where José Nochelobo, the love of Vida’s life and a cherished local hero, died in a tragic accident. That’s the official story, but Vida has reasons to doubt it. The truth can’t be contained for long. Nor can the hungry men of power in Kettleton who want something too: that Vida, like José, disappear forever. One by one they come for her, prepared to do anything to see their plans through to their evil end. Vida is no less prepared for them.

Vida, the forest, and its formidable wonders are waiting. She will not rest until goodness and order have been restored.

©2024 by The Koontz Living Trust. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Golden Voice January LaVoy delivers an exceptional performance as Vida, who possesses a profound understanding of the mountains where she was raised.… LaVoy's precise and skillful portrayal of each character and moment adds depth to the narrative, enhancing the listening experience. The contrast between LaVoy's initial serene depiction of Vida and the men's shock at the violence of her quest for revenge is particularly striking. Overall, this audiobook combines an outstanding story with a memorable performance.”—AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

“A page-turning thriller that combines a touch of magic with deep love for the natural world.”—Kirkus Reviews

The story itself and the narrator.

I loved the story and how it unfolded. Listening to the narrator, made the story come alive. Dean Koontz and January LaVoy are pure magic together!!

Different from older Koontz

I really enjoyed the characters of this book. The story is different from the 90's and early 2000's Koontz. This story is great for people who feel a deep connection to nature mathematics main character is a strong woman who has a deep connection to herself and the simple world.in which she lives.

The book was exactly what I needed lost my pup resently and need a good book to take my mind off the loss

It was perfect could have been longer was put together I appreciate the look at a culture that takes care of the mindfulness

Was ok

I have read all of Dean Koontz books but this one was lackluster. Felt like a novelette that was published to pump out a paycheck. Was ok.

Fantastic thriller, unique story!

I listened to this book and was enrapt from the beginning. The narrator did a great job and the book is wonderfully visual!

knocked it out of the park!

Thank you Mr. Koontz. This book was spectacular. You've always been my favorite and this book reminded me why.
If you've not listened to it. Do it. Great narration and even better story.

Perfect story.

Vita was an awesome chick. I loved the story. I loved how she was one with nature and how her uncle prepared her for that battle. The narrator’s ability to change her voice for different characters made the story better.

Wonderful storyline

I really enjoyed the characters and the story line. Appreciated how the action kept moving.

Great Story

Very entertaining story that kept me engaged throughout the book! I highly recommend this book.

Ok, not one of his best

Too many loose ends for me especially as the story gets longer and more intricate