The Forgotten Room

A Novel

De: Lincoln Child

Narrado por: Johnathan McClain

New York Times best seller Lincoln Child returns with a riveting new thriller featuring the charismatic and quirky Professor Jeremy Logan, renowned investigator of the strange and the inexplicable, as he uncovers a long-lost secret experiment only rumored to have existed.

Jeremy Logan (The Third Gate, Deep Storm) is an "enigmalogist" - an investigator who specializes in analyzing phenomena that have no obvious explanation. In this newest novel, Logan finds himself on the storied coastline of Newport, Rhode Island, where he has been retained by Lux, one of the oldest and most respected think tanks in America. Just days earlier, a series of frightening events took place in the sprawling seaside mansion that houses the organization. One of its most distinguished doctors began acting erratically - violently attacking an assistant in the mansion's opulent library and, moments later, killing himself in a truly shocking fashion. Terrified by the incident and the bizarre evidence left behind, the group hires Logan to investigate - discreetly - what drove this erudite man to madness.

His work leads him to an unexpected find. In a long-dormant wing of the estate, Logan uncovers an ingeniously hidden secret room, concealed and apparently untouched for decades. The room is a time capsule, filled with eerie and obscure scientific equipment that points to a top-secret project long thought destroyed, known only as "Project S." Ultimately the truth of what Project S was...and what has happened in that room...will put Logan in the path of a completely unexpected danger.

One of his most thrilling novels to date, The Forgotten Room is replete with veiled, fascinating history and all the exhilarating action and science that are the hallmarks of a Lincoln Child blockbuster.

©2015 Lincoln Child (P)2015 Random House Audio

Not Child's best

This was rather disappointing. I don't know if it was the dreary narration or a story that never seemed to get going, but I found it difficult to listen to this and pay attention. I finally gave up re-listening to parts I missed and finished it. I found that I just didn't care enough about the story to fill in the missing bits.

Another fine story by a master storyteller!

I always enjoy the depth of description in Mr. Child's books. It makes you feel like you are actually walking through his stories with him.

Great one

Couldn't put it down. I was worries since Third Gate wasn't up to snuff but this one sure is.

Altogether enjoyable

Engaging and entertaining from the first sentence to the last. I never felt bored. It never felt like filler that was dragging you along. I really enjoyed this book and the way it played out!

good book.

I enjoyed this book but Third Gate was better. Jeremy seemed a little too much like the average detective in this one.

Classic Lincoln Child!

As always, Lincoln Child sets his charachters and storyline in such a way as to set the hook deep. Once you've surrounded yourself with the story, it's impossible to put it down and disappointing when it's over. This book reconfirms that Lincoln Child is one of the best "Story Tellers" of our time!

First Lincoln Child book and I'm a fan

Enjoyed the story, characters and character development. Every twist and turn was thoroughly enjoyed. This will probably end up on my repeat read list!

The Forgotten Room

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

no

Would you be willing to try another book from Lincoln Child? Why or why not?

yes,I have read others and like most of them more than this one

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

It seemed like Mr McClain did not know how to pronounce some words,tripped over some and his Scottish accent was less believable than I run into at the Renaissance Faire.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

no

Any additional comments?

I wanted to like this book.I found it interesting in spots and WAY too wordy in others.There is too much repetition.Did I mention that there is too much repetition?The story could have been great.An acclaimed investigator of the paranormal is asked to visit a 'house' where a professor has died.He runs in to a forgotten room.
I can not remember if I purchased this book OR if "I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast or MalarHouse dot com"

Bleh. Hard time finishing.

First, I would like to point out,this is not a stand alone novel. In fact, its 4th in the series. Would have been nice for Audible to indicate this. I have no intention of listening to the others. The book never picked up pace. The narration was ok, but voice didn't seem to suit the characters. In the end, i cannot put my finger on it, but the story just seemed bland....and ridiculous. Not worth the credit.

Abit derivative, but in the normal Child manner

Would you try another book from Lincoln Child and/or Johnathan McClain?

Of course. The narrator is no RC Bray or Mr. Brick, but he does a solid job here. As for Lincoln, well, we all know what we will get from him. Well researched action.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I am not skillful in such things to offer suggestions, but some more conspiracy is always entertaining.

What about Johnathan McClain’s performance did you like?

Good accents, solid and consistent.

Did The Forgotten Room inspire you to do anything?

Read more of this sort of offering.

Any additional comments?

Solid, nothing wild but good story well performed. Entertaining and amusing. Recommended.