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Forsaken: Book One of the Shadow Cove Saga
- Narrated by: Christina Delaine
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
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Publisher's Summary
J.D. Barker's Forsaken is a remarkable debut, a gripping tale of suspense in the tradition of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul. Truly the birth of a new master in the genre.
“J.D. Barker is a one-of-a-kind writer, and that’s a rare and special thing. Stephen King comes to mind and Lee Child, John Sandford. All one-of-a-kinds. Don’t miss anything J.D. writes.” (James Patterson, number on international best-selling author)
“Barker’s ambitious debut is aimed squarely at fans of classic horror. Witches, spells, miniature demons, and personal doubt give plenty to latch on to...the plot moves at a brisk pace...a promising start to a planned series.” (Publisher’s Weekly)
“After reading Forsaken, I completely understand why Stephen King would grant this author permission to reference his world from Needful Things. Barker is that good. You do not want to miss this book!” (The Haven Herald)
When horror author Thad McAlister began his latest novel, a tale rooted in the witch trials of centuries past, the words flowed effortlessly. The story poured forth, filling page after page with the most frightening character ever to crawl from his imagination. It was his greatest work, one that would guarantee him a position among the legends of the craft.
But was it really fiction?
He inadvertently opened a door, one that would soon jeopardize the lives of his family.
She wants to come back.
At home, his wife struggles to keep their family alive. Secretly wondering if she caused it all...a deal she made long ago. A deal with the Forsaken.
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- West
- 08-10-15
First audiobook I've ever stopped and deleted...
This story is very boring and the narration is just awful. I really tried to get through it, I made it to about 7 hours then realized I did not even care how it ended and it was a chore to listen to so I deleted it. The character development is extremely weak and I didn't really care about anyone in this book. It is no wonder I got this on sale for $3.95. Multiple times I found myself just thinking about something else because the book was so disengaging. Don't get me started on this lady's 8 year old girl voice... It sounds like she is doing the voice of a 3 year old that just learned how to speak. It was hands down the worst 8 year old voice impersonation I have ever heard in my life. She sounds like a character off of the cartoon Rugrats..
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- Kelly
- 08-10-15
I tried to finish it...
This book was difficult to get through. However, when you find yourself begging the narrator not to say the words to the spells because of the voice she uses, it's time to give up. Her voice characterizations were irritating, especially the 8 year old girl. As for the story, it was ok. The best part was the excerpts from the diary, not the main story itself. I was very disappointed. This had a lot of potential.
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- Lawgirlamy
- 08-05-15
Terrible performance makes bad book worse
Has the narrator never been near a child? That was the worse attempt to sound like one I've ever heard. I could not listen to the book past a couple of hours, not only because of the narrator's grating voice, but because the story was awful. I'm thankful audible.com allows returns.
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- Midwestbonsai
- 03-02-15
This story will leave you looking behind you
This is the first novel I have had the pleasure of hearing written by J.D. Barker. The mention of the store “Needful Things” in Castle Rock captured my attention first. Having read Stephen King’s novel Needful Things, I knew Forsaken had to be as interesting and captivating.
Thad McAlister an author tells the story of Shadow Cove and its inhabitants during the Salem Witch Trials. Unfortunately, writing his book releases an evilness bent on revenge first and foremost at the same time endangering his family. This novel which practically wrote itself will be the novel that puts McAlister on the established and legend writers list. One would not expect writing a book would result in so much darkness and fear. But for Thad McAlister and his family, they experience the fear and horror of things best left unwritten first hand. Rachel McAlister realizes early on that she has brought this horror upon her family with a casual comment made at the mysterious little shop in Castle Rock but has no way to stop it. Thad figures out much later that his writing has opened a door best left closed and sealed. Can he save his family? Can he save himself? The answers will terrify you!
We are given a small amount of insight into the mind of Barker and it is a deep, dark place: minions that crawl forth and smother everything with vile rotten dirt, plants that rip the flesh from anyone brave enough to venture through them. Even a most innocent noise “click-click-clickity-click” becomes terrifying! The one phrase that made my blood run cold was “her soul crept in.” The imagery of this was jaw dropping. This is a small phrase and not entirely unique, the manner in which Barker uses it makes it frighteningly creepy.
The storylines flow fluidly, interwoven expertly and horrors are described with a rich vocabulary that leaves one with images burned deep in their minds. Just using “click-click-clickity-click” invokes terror in one’s mind resulting in goose bumps.
Barker develops each character to its fullest, both main and secondary ones. I can still see the small minions with their yellowed teeth and long nails. I can even smell their vile rotten dirt that is their physical essence when destroyed. Barker is a master wordsmith.
This story will leave you looking behind you at each and every snap, crackle and pop your house makes night or in broad day light!
Christina Delaine does an excellent job of narrating. Her “click-click-clickity-click” is so softly spoken time and again, that one hears it in their minds throughout the book. She translates the fear, darkness and chilling atmosphere clearly with her voice.
The audio production by Audible Studios was excellent and clearly done, I had no issues at all.
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- BookReader
- 05-07-15
Forsaken
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Ten hours of listening read by Christina Delaine. Forsaken is the story of an author, Thad. He finally creates a novel that is destined to make him a literary star. The problem? He, his wife, and his daughter, are thrown into the bizarre circumstances of his latest characters becoming real, coming to life. Add to the problem, he has created a horror story … in addition to an old lady with fangs (who is also a beautiful witch that seduces Thad) creepy little gnomes are part of the package. Hello Stephen King, Dean Koontz, etc., this story is in the same hide-behind-the-sofa genre/vein.
Biggest problem for me is the narrator. She’s good, and she is really into the story/characters/genre. But she is also horribly over-the-top with sincere attempts to be ‘scary’ … whispering many passages; emoting way too much. Sections that the author did not intend to be scary are whispered and breathy … ergo, a strange production. Personally, I found this a bit distracting. The narrating isn’t what is supposed to be ‘chilling’ … rather the writing itself.
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- Jim "The Impatient"
- 09-04-15
RISE OF THE WITCH
I did like parts of this. There were some creepy parts to the story. I quit after 5 hours. The story was just good enough that I would have stuck with it, had it not been for the narrator. Christina Delaine is the female version of Scott Brick. Every single word, sentence, phrase is read in a whispery, conspiracy, breathy, campfire story tone. When you constantly read everything like it is the most scary thing in the world, after awhile you lose track of what is suppose to be scary and what is not. The eight year old girl, who is suppose to be normal, sounded creepy right from the start.
The writing is not awful and really shows some promise, but it is also not polished or good enough to survive the narrator. The story was not good enough for me to get a print version, but if you are really into paranormal, then you might like the print version.
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- A. Sines
- 04-24-15
an audible must
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For the full effect of this novel, sit on your front porch after dark, one earbud in, with Christine Delaine reading to you out of the darkness.
Creepy is the word that ran on repeat through my mind as I listened to this novel. It is the darkest form witchcraft can take – born from the fear that ransacked Salem all those years ago. For the first time, even after all my research into the witch crazes throughout Europe and later, America, I got a true idea of the terror that perpetrated the insanity. Of course, it also reminds us that a person is smart, but people are stupid (generally). Then the bad guy threatens the family you love more than life itself.
On top of all of this, if you haven’t learned enough, comes the final lesson: Be careful what you wish for.
J. D. Barker has woven a story with the intricate threads of fear in every single page. Without graphic violence or random shock bits or weird, unpredictable twists, this is a story very much worth listening to. After dark. On your front porch.
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- dwolfl
- 10-06-17
Disappointed
This book was a disappointment for me. I didn't care for the storyline, which I found limited, odd considering the topic, or the narration, which was at times either whiny or over the top with aggression. It wasn't pleasant to listen to and in fact, I found the narration grating at times. I would not buy this book again or recommend it to anyone.
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- S
- 06-12-16
Disappointing
What would have made Forsaken: Book One of the Shadow Cove Saga better?
I can't say what would improved this, it felt off, it felt disjointed and the narration was all over the place, it was hard to concentrate on the story.
What do you think your next listen will be?
Something with a better focus on story and character
How did the narrator detract from the book?
the voices where scratchy, the gender was too forced
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
i'm afraid not, I would not recommend this book at all
Any additional comments?
disappointed as the blurred hyped it up.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-21-16
Engaging
Good story, interesting writing style. I believe I'd have enjoyed the print version more, as the reading was too obviously meant to be "spooky" and much of the prose somewhat whispered. I had trouble adjusting the volume and, in fact, had to violate my headset's pre-set volume restriction to hear . Good, proficient reader but ultimately annoying style.
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- Miss B. L. Donkin
- 02-07-17
so scary!
that narrator! amazing! so much depth to the characters I just adored the story! I can't recommend enough! it really was a very scary listen very very well wrote
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- Steinunn Anna Sigurj�nsd�ttir
- 04-30-18
Hátíð the narrator
horrible whispering and dramatic narration ruins the book. I gave up after a few chapters so I can't speak to the story itself. I especially couldn't stand the voice of Ashley.
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- HOMEBIRD
- 07-20-19
Crikey!!! What a Story!
What a fantastic book. It had everything, witches, past and present interwoven, foul little imps, and magic. A Harry Potter it certainly isn't. I found myself holding my breath until I turned blue.
I need to read the next book in this series, so forgive me if I cut this review short.
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- Jumana
- 08-31-18
the narrator sucked any joy the book MIGHT've had
I'm a huge fan of the Four Monkey Killer series. So I thought I'd give this a shot too. I didn't know this was about witchcraft. Maybe people who like those kinds of stories might enjoy this but I'm not one of them. And the narrator was the biggest reason why I hated this book. Her narration was horrible and the voices were so annoying.
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- Jo Addis
- 07-18-18
Unoriginal
I decided to listen to this novel because the author has been chosen to write the prequel for Dracula. As a horror fan I was very excited by this. Sadly, this novel does not deliver. The plot is unoriginal and stereotypical. The reading is completely over acted, especially the voice of the witch. When it comes to Clayton Stone, I’m not sure if he’s from the West Country, Ireland or Jamaica! Very annoying.
Not for a seasoned horror fan.
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- Lisette matthews
- 08-19-17
Forsaken
Great book j.d.barker is a good author going to see what else he has written
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-12-16
wooo scary
Brilliant scary story, listened in one sitting. Good from the get go to the end. Can't wait for book 2 in this series
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- sarahmoose2000
- 04-04-15
Suitably Scary
A horror writer is handing over his latest opus while his heavily pregnant wife and young child are left home alone. Really freaky wee demonic pixies terrorise the girls as the baddie from his novel seems to be coming to life before his eyes.
Stay to listen right to the end as there is a great nod to Stephen King in the epilogue.
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- Selene
- 03-24-19
impossible to finish
Between the huge plot holes and utterly unlikable characters I could not finish this book despite trying multiple times to get into it.