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She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be

By: J. D. Barker
Narrated by: David Aaron Baker, Brian Hutchison
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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
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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.

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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

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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.

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This is one of the most incredible stories I’ve ever read and I especially enjoyed the tidy ending, with one little chink allowing for a sequel. “Great Expectations” has always been my favorite book and is a must read if you want to fully appreciate the many nuances in this story.

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So good that I couldn’t stop listening!

At first, I wasn’t sure about the plot line but then I started getting hooked. Every chance I got I had to listen. Definitely a must read!

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Incredible Journey!

The way he built the character was genius! The story was written magnificently. I couldn’t put the book down!

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Very unusual story!

I was pulled in right away but the story was not what I expected! Could very easily be a hit movie if done correctly! The narrator did a fantastic job!

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A joy ride for your senses!

This book has layer upon layer of twist and turns that will keep you wanting more!

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Fabulous storyline

I picked this book because I enjoyed the 4MK series not knowing there was a supernatural tone to the book. Between 800 pages and having a genre I don’t normally choose, I expected to set it down shortly after beginning. Instead I binged and was so engrossed in the excellent story that I felt the length of the book was perfect! A real page turner. Fantastic story.

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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.

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