She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be

By: J. D. Barker

Narrated by: David Aaron Baker, Brian Hutchison

A haunting tale of suspense, rendered with the masterful skill only Barker could muster.

After the loss of his parents, young Jack Thatch first met Stella as a child - this cryptic little girl of eight with dark hair and darker eyes, sitting alone on a bench in the cemetery clutching her favorite book. Gone moments later, the brief encounter would spark an obsession. She'd creep into his thoughts, his every waking moment, until he finally finds her again exactly one year later, sitting upon the same bench, only to disappear again soon after.

The body of a man found in an alley, every inch of his flesh horribly burned, yet his clothing completely untouched. For Detective Faustino Brier, this wasn't the first, and he knew it wouldn't be the last. It was no different from the others. He'd find another just like it one year from today. August 9, to be exact.

Isolated and locked away from the world in a shadowy lab, a little boy known only as Subject "D" waits, grows, learns. He's permitted to speak to no one. He has never known the touch of another. Harboring a power so horrific, those in control will never allow him beyond their walls.

All of them linked in ways unimaginable.

She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be conjures thoughts of early King and Koontz. A heart-pounding ride that creeps under your skin and will have you listening long into the night.

©2020 Jonathan Dylan Barker (P)2020 Recorded Books

I loved it

If Netflix doesn’t buy this and make it a limited series there will be a broken thing where my heart should be.

Great story

I couldn't stop listening, this book kept me wanting more. I listened to the authors other books and loved them so decided to give this a try. So glad I did.

WOW

Excellent book, excellent performance
Did not want this story to end. I hope Barker keeps this one going.

Title doesn't do this justice

I'm not sue what Barker was aiming for with the title, but this book is so much more than a broken heart thing story. It is one of those books that you'd best set the end of chapter timer so that you remember to do something besides listening for what happen next. I'm not kidding. I found myself staring into space, trying to mentally piece this extravagant puzzle together

I have long been a fan of paranormal mystery/thriller novels. Koontz has been a long-time favorite of mine and it's safe to say that Barker's stories follow a similar pattern, However, I can't be certain if it was the words or the insanely-talented narration that kept me setting that chapter timer. Otherwise, it turned into the book I just couldn't turn off, kind of like books when I was a kid and hid in the bathroom to read.

One big difference between this book and many of Koontz's stories, there was an edge of romance thrown in. Not a whole bunch, but just enough to give hope to your imagination that the lead characters would remain together even after the story ran its course. It doesn't necessarily leave room for a sequel, but it does leave with some character inferences that something else could happen.

Enjoy the story. Just remember to set the end of chapter timer.

New favorite book!

I absolutely love this book and I highly recommend it to everyone regardless of your typical genre.

Very intriguing

The book came together nicely wrapping the story up with an almost ironic quality. Came to feel I knew the characters with the detail that was crafted!

Thrilling

I recently discovered this author and I find his books amazing! Great story telling, sucks you into the plot and cannot put down

JD's best book.

I am a huge fan of J.D. Barker, in particular his 4MK series. This book was recommended to me by a friend, and it was just so absolutely unexpected. It is a very smart, very original book. As much as I love 4MK - the intelligence in this novel is something I would love to see more of from J.D.

OMG. YESSSSS YESSSS YASSS

I completely wildly agree with all reviewers below though I was skeptical- they were spot on!! UN-PUT-DOWN-ABLE. I’m about 3/4 in and so depressed that I know it’s going to end Wow just wow this was perfect ; I’ll have another please

couldn't stop listening

Yes this book is long but there is so much story to tell. Very good.. The reason I gave only four stars for performance...Stella's voice sounded like a three year old child...Very babyish.