The City

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: Korey Jackson

Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

There are millions of stories in the city - some magical, some tragic, others terror-filled or triumphant. Jonah Kirk’s story is all of those things as he draws listeners into his life in the city as a young boy, introducing his indomitable grandfather, also a "piano man"; his single mother, a struggling singer; and the heroes, villains, and everyday saints and sinners who make up the fabric of the metropolis in which they live - and who will change the course of Jonah’s life forever.

Welcome to The City, a place of evergreen dreams where enchantment and malice entwine, where courage and honor are found in the most unexpected corners and the way forward lies buried deep inside the heart.

©2014 Dean Koontz (P)2014 Recorded Books

engaging & thought provoking, A new favorite

loved the story line. moved a little slow in the beginning, but the build made for a deeper connection to the characters. Just the right amount of foreshadowing. I was still surprised by some turning events. highly recommend.

Good story line, but really drawn out

What made the experience of listening to The City the most enjoyable?

I loved the performance. Korey Jackson did an amazting job portraying Jonah and the other characters.

Another great book from Koontz!

I love reading Dean Koontz. He's a awesome author, and can take me away in his books every time! I will always be a devoted reader and read every book that he writes!

Different

It's a great book in a different style. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Buy it, I think you too will enjoy the story of the Bledsoe family.

Phenomenal

The narration was engrossing, the story rich and captivating. At the end, I was sobbing with something like hope and gratitude.

True Koontz style...

Sans the extraordinary k9, it’s a great Dean Koontz story with details you don’t necessarily need but just make the whole world come alive as he takes you thru the characters mind as a child to a young man going thru a strange and provocative experience. His level of understanding and analogy makes you think it’s his actual life’s story at times. Mysterious and heartfelt just like my Koontz favs but with a bit different narration. Worth the purchase

Excellent

Every Dean Koontz book seems better than the last one! I highly recommend this book. The story is very unique.

Amazing

What a fabulous story!!! I listened nonstop till the very last word. Thank you for a truly “warm ur soul” novel.

So Different

I’ve listened to many Dean Koontz novels. This is the first novel I’ve ever listened to that did not sound anything like his others. It was wonderful! Don’t get me wrong, I love many of his books and some of course I enjoyed more than others. But the the style and flavor of this story was so unexpected and thus a very fun surprise! He did such a good job of portraying the era of the 1960s.

The birthdate of the main character, Jonah happened to be my exact birthdate, June 15, 1957. Listening to this story was like going back in time. Mr. Koontz, your research of that era was portrayed beautifully. You were spot on. It was so fun for me to feel like I went back in time. Thank you for writing this book.
Ms. Johnny Herda

The City

Not my favorite book by Dean Koontz. The story was not as stimulating as most of his other books. I felt it was just middle of the road, not great but not terrible.