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  • From the Corner of His Eye

  • A Novel
  • By: Dean Koontz
  • Narrated by: Christopher Lane
  • Length: 23 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,066 ratings)

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From the Corner of His Eye

By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: Christopher Lane
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Publisher's summary

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A thrilling and emotionally powerful novel from the author of the Jane Hawk series

“A literary miracle . . . a tapestry of intrigue and suspense.”—The Boston Globe

His birth was marked by wonder and tragedy. He sees beauty and terror beyond our deepest dreams. His story will change the way you see the world.

Bartholomew Lampion is born on a day of tragedy and terror that will mark his family forever. All agree that his unusual eyes are the most beautiful they have ever seen. On this same day, a thousand miles away, a ruthless man learns that he has a mortal enemy named Bartholomew. He embarks on a relentless search to find this enemy, a search that will consume his life. And a girl is born from a brutal rape, her destiny mysteriously linked to Barty and the man who stalks him.

At the age of three, Barty Lampion is blinded when surgeons remove his eyes to save him from a fast-spreading cancer. As he copes with his blindness and proves to be a prodigy, his mother counsels him that all things happen for a reason and that every person’s life has an effect on every other person’s, in often unknowable ways.

At thirteen, Bartholomew regains his sight. How he regains it, why he regains it, and what happens as his amazing life unfolds and entwines with others results in a breathtaking journey of courage, heart-stopping suspense, and high adventure.

©2000 Dean Koontz (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Critic reviews

“A literary miracle . . . a tapestry of intrigue and suspense.”—The Boston Globe

“May be Koontz’s crowning achievement . . . In this first-rate thriller, nonstop action keeps on turning the pages.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune

“[Koontz] has always had near-Dickensian powers of description, and an ability to yank us from one page to the next that few novelists can match.”—Los Angeles Times

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wonderful book

I remember reading this book back when it came out in 2000. I was glad to see they turned it into an audio book for people like me to listen to while at work.

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The best of Koontz

What an emotional ride! From evil to goodness it’s in this book! The narration is easy listening, well done too!

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his best book yet! I couldn't stop listening!

the narrator was impeccable! kept me wanting to hear more! his talent made this already wonderful story even greater!

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Knocked it out of the Park!

As a long time Dean Koontz fan I expected a good read but this went over and above my expectations, I loved the story and the twist and turns - would definitely recommend,

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Fantastic Read!

This book was very satisfying, wholesome yet horrifically suspenseful, mystical yet rational, thoughtful yet entertaining. Another home run for Mr. Koontz!

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Good Listen

The narrator was very easy to listen to and the story was good it got slow at times but picked back up

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Another Amazing Story from Koontz!

I really enjoyed this audiobook! The characters were well developed, and the story was engaging.

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What a beautiful book!!

This was an amazing story. Having suffered loss of loved ones, this gives me hope! Thank you!

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Another Great from Dean Koontz!

Loved the story and almost all the characters. Listen to this book and you will fully understand why I said “almost”! The narrator was fantastic and really brought out all the different personalities.

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Touched the places we don’t see

Very interesting way to view life and death with characters from far beyond our intellect at times.

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