The Borrowed Souls, A Novel

By: Paul B Kohler

Narrated by: Tom Zainea

Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

The afterlife is not at all what Jack Duffy had expected. A failed suicide attempt launches him into a world that continually tests his ability to forgive and forget. With each new soul that he's entrusted to collect, he learns more about himself and his horrific decisions in life.

Through the tutelage of his befriended trainer, Jack will be compelled to make decision after decision about who gets to live and who will lose their soul.

The Borrowed Souls concludes when Jack comes to a crossroads: continue on with his eternal commitment, or forfeit the tremendous power that has been bestowed upon him. Forever.

©2015 Paul B Kohler (P)2018 Paul B Kohler

Great stories

The story has an interesting depiction of the afterlife. The many different stories keeps things moving. The book reminds me a little of Scythe and the Wishlist, if you somewhat mixed them together. It has its heartfelt moments too. Very good listen with great narration. Definitely recommended.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Soul collectors instead of a grim reaper

I would give this actually 4.5 stars. It was a very interesting book about what happens when we die in this case instead of the usual grim reaper we come to know there are those existing in a different plain that collect the souls as we die. Most souls have gone through several lifetimes very few are newer souls or virgin souls. It also battles with if you were personally this person what sort of challenges you would face. I do enjoy paranormal and this would count as this.

Very Odd perception of Afterlife

I found the perception of the Afterlife very Interesting to contemplate. What a unique way to look at the Afterlife. The author's building up the depth of the characters slowly throught out the story was Very well done.

Don't fear the reaper!

This book settles into a genre that I love, but see too little of, that being about reapers. The first time I saw this concept was as a kid, when I read Piers Anthony's On a Pale Horse. Then there was the Death of Rats in Discworld, as well as Bill Door, old Mort himself! Then came Dead Like Me, another brilliant entry into the collecting of souls, and reapers have appeared on Supernatural the TV show as well. There are a few other books out there, but you get the idea. This is a pretty good interpretation of who reapers are, and how they do their job.

The story is interesting, and it kind of reminds me of Beetlejuice, with the afterlife beauracracy and such, but the similarities are only cursory. This book stands on its own, with two solid legs. The legs belong to Jack Duffy, the protagonist. He is a character that you love to see going from one situation to another, and revel in his learning and improving as he goes along. He is a likable fellow in a tough situation, and his story is so compelling that once he gets going on his little adventures you will be shocked that the book has ended so soon. I really hope that there is more to this story, as it was fun, fascinating, and five stars full of awesomeness!

I've listened to a LOT of narrators on Audible, and have a few favorites, and I have to admit that Zainea could quickly be added to my favorite stable of vocal artists. He does really well, and is, for all intents and purposes, Duffy. I don't say that about a lot of narrators, but Zainea really plays the part of Duffy to a tee.

This is a properly fun and interesting book that leaves you wanting more. Get it today, and prepare for the afterlife. Even though I did receive a promo code for this review it in no way influenced my considerations of the material, and in fact, inspired me to be more honest. In fact, getting a code generally makes me harsher as a reviewer as I am more often concerned what someone like Me will decide based on my review.


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Interesting take on the afterlife!

I enjoy supernatural stories. This one is worth listening to! It’s very enjoyable, and I didn’t want it to end.

Great book...very interesting!

This book is a sweet look into the afterlife. It is about a man beginning to end it all and then he finds himself a soul collector. It is very entertaining. I didn't want it to end. Would like to see more of these. I would recommend it to anyone. I received this book for an honest review.

I cried

This is such a hard, overwhelming, and hearting book to listen to. The hardships the main character has to go through as he collects souls was saddening. but everything comes around and turns out happy. This is one that you should listen to .

Great book

I didn't realize when I got this book that it is actually a collection of short stories combined. But, I think it works better this way. It seems more complete and you aren't stuck wondering what happens after every soul is collected.

Jack is a soul collector but he isn't very good at his job. That's one of the things that keeps this book intetesting. The author doesn't describe every scenery or room down to every minute detail. But, what he does do, is keep things moving. This book will make you laugh and break your heart. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The narrator did a great job, too. That only made the book that much better.

I was given this book for free at my request in return for my unbiased review.

Worth a listen

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

This was an interesting story of the afterlife. It is well written and entertaining. The narration is also well done. All in all, a great book and listening experience.

Very interesting

I found this audiobook very interesting. It is a little different than my usual reads but kept my attention throughout. The narrator has the perfect voice for this book. I really enjoyed the Reaper.