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  • Ashley Bell

  • By: Dean Koontz
  • Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
  • Length: 17 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (6,797 ratings)

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Ashley Bell

By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
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Publisher's summary

Who is Ashley Bell? From number-one New York Times best-selling author Dean Koontz comes the must-listen thriller of the year, perfect for listeners of dark psychological suspense and modern classics of mystery and adventure. Brilliantly paced, with an exhilarating heroine and a twisting, ingenious storyline, Ashley Bell is a new milestone in literary suspense from the long-acclaimed master.

©2015 Dean Koontz (P)2015 Recorded Books
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Critic reviews

"[Suzy] Jackson narrates with verve and also conveys a folksy quality in Bibi's dialogue with friends, her parents, and her boyfriend, a Navy SEAL. With dramatic flair, Jackson collapses the distance between the protagonist and listeners. Her deliberate pacing and Koontz's inventiveness as a storyteller are a terrific pairing." (AudioFile)

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Uninteresting and tangential

I read almost everything by Dean Koontz. For me, this one was a struggle to get through. I felt like Mr Koontz was trying to do too much w one story. The storyline didn't flow very well. I think I would have enjoyed the book much more without BB going so far down the historical/supernatural path.

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This is a really different and unusual story

I have read almost every one of Dean Koontz's books and although some of them are terrifying, the stories are always compelling. Anyone who has read this author knows that his books contain elements of the paranormal and strangeness. I enjoyed the pace of the book and never felt that it "dragged" as some people have stated. This story has such an unusual twist that it is really worth taking the time to read or listen to, and it is not at all a waste of money. This author is really talented.

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WOW!

Really great book! Intensely detailed with uncanny twists and turns. Once you get near the end, you will want to start over as the pieces of the puzzle begin to click into place. Storytelling at its best!

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Too much "Valley Girl " speak for narration.

The narrator was too Gidget like and was distracting at times rather than enhancing the story. Well woven tale.

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A really good koontz listen

i liked this alot....as good as many other koontz books. don't believe the negative reviews

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pretty good but predictable.

So one of the biggest plot twist is totally predictable as the author just lays it out. So when the character has the revelation it was no big deal because we already knew what it was spoiler that she was in a coma. Don't know why he didn't just string that along untill the character discovered the traumatic event that happened to her as a child.

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Great read.

Great read made even better by the narrator. Will be looking forward to a sequel.

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Loved it!

Would you consider the audio edition of Ashley Bell to be better than the print version?

I did not read the print version

What did you like best about this story?

The ending was a total surprise!

Which character – as performed by Suzy Jackson – was your favorite?

There were a couple of favorites

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Gripping, surprise ending!

Any additional comments?

This was one of the best Koontz books yet!

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spellbound

enjoy his books everytime.,always suspenseful and intriguing. can't wait for my next read. time to read on.

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Confusing bit good

There’s so much jumping around in the story it takes a while to get used to but overall it was a great book I wasn’t disappointed well written

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