The Silent Corner

A Novel of Suspense

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers

A dazzling new series debuts with a remarkable heroine certain to become a new icon of suspense, propelled by the singular narrative genius of New York Times best-selling author Dean Koontz.

"I very much need to be dead."

These are the chilling words left behind by a man who had everything to live for - but took his own life. In the void that remains stands his widow, Jane, surrounded by questions destined to go unanswered...unless she does what all the grief, fear, confusion, and fury inside of her demand: find the truth, no matter what.

There is no one else to speak for Jane's husband - or the others who have followed him into death at their own hands. Although people of talent and accomplishment, people admired and happy and sound of mind, have recently been committing suicide in surprising numbers, no one else is willing to give up everything just to seek, to find, to know. No one except Jane. But ahead lies only risk. Because those arrayed against her are legion...and dangerously devoted to protecting something profoundly important - or terrifying - enough to exterminate any and all in their way.

Too many have already died, and those responsible will learn that all their malevolent power may not be enough to stop a woman as clever as they are cold-blooded, as relentless as they are ruthless - and who is driven by a righteous rage they can never comprehend. Because it is born of love.

©2015 Dean Koontz (P)2017 Recorded Books

Great narration and story

I don't know who it was that gave the narration such a bad review. I thought it was exceptional as was the story but Dean Koontz only writes exceptional in my opinion.

The story is a little slow until late in the book

Slow at first but the story kep my interest until the end of the book

Great Book!

What did you love best about The Silent Corner?

Very suspenseful! Watchers was my favorite Koontz
book, however, this Jane Hawk series might end up
being number one for me.

What did you like best about this story?

The main character is well-developed and the storyline
is both scary and believeable!

Which scene was your favorite?

Too many to choose from to pick just one.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I have already listened to the second book and have
pre-ordered the third in this series.

Great narrator!

The woman who read this book was terrific. Good story but the narrator really did a great job and made it that much more enjoyable to listen to.

an interesting topic.

the narration was very well performed. The story was good, a little predictable, but still enjoyable.

Great female lead character

Dean Koontz has initiated a new and interesting character series with this book featuring a former FBI agent named Jane Hawke. Her Marine Colonel husband has committed suicide, apparently with nothing leading up to it and leaving an obscure note. Jane has discovered a pattern with similar deaths. She's now traversing the country to interview survivors trying to understand what is happening. While she's hunting for answers it soon becomes clear that she is also being hunted, and by a very sophisticated and well-funded someone.

Koontz has created a tough and resourceful hero in this book, and while the book comes to a solid conclusion it's clear that there's room for more books down the line. Knowing that she's being hunted she has stashed her son with family; has sold her house and is funding her search on the proceeds; and is gradually uncovering a plot of mind control that was developed out of medical research.

It's rare to find a female character with some of the attributes of a Jason Bourne, and it's a pleasure to read. Despite her tough, gun-wielding skills Koontz manages to imbue Hawke with a sensitivity that is often missed in similar characters. She also has a knowledge of how law enforcement and criminal worlds work to keep her moving toward her target while avoiding lots of close calls. Like most Koontz books there's a ton of action with a well-rounded and compelling lead character. Hawke also manages to bring in some help from some interesting side characters.

The technology used at the center of the plot is well past anything available today, but books have been built around more questionable tech with no terrible harm. Koontz makes it seem realistic and the impact is a frightening idea. As the "McGuffin" of the book it keeps the action flowing and gives Jane Hawke more than enough motivation to kick butt through nearly 450 pages of prime Koontz prose.

Koontz is as good as always

The ending took me by surprise and leaves me anticipating what promises to be a riveting new series. And the narration performance was outstanding. Elizabeth Rogers is beyond excellent.

excellent story well-told

I love this book. one of the best I've heard so far. Highly recommended! enjoy

Great Dean Koontz Novel

I loved it and can't wait to read 2nd book! Dean is by far the best!

Didn't like the end.

Good and suspenseful but did not care how it ended. Maybe a sequel in the works?