
The Forest of Lost Souls
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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January LaVoy
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By:
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Dean Koontz
2025 Audie Award Finalist for Best Thriller/Suspense Audiobook
A fearless woman, raised in the forest, fights against a group of powerful men in a novel about good versus evil, the enduring nature of myth, and the power of love by #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.
Raised in the wilderness by her late great-uncle, Vida is a young woman with an almost preternatural affinity for nature, especially for the wolves that also call the forested mountains home. Formed by hard experience, by love and loss, and by the prophecies of a fortuneteller, Vida just wants peace. If only nearby Kettleton County didn’t cast such a dark shadow.
It’s where José Nochelobo, the love of Vida’s life and a cherished local hero, died in a tragic accident. That’s the official story, but Vida has reasons to doubt it. The truth can’t be contained for long. Nor can the hungry men of power in Kettleton who want something too: that Vida, like José, disappear forever. One by one they come for her, prepared to do anything to see their plans through to their evil end. Vida is no less prepared for them.
Vida, the forest, and its formidable wonders are waiting. She will not rest until goodness and order have been restored.
©2024 by The Koontz Living Trust. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.Listeners also enjoyed...




















Critic reviews
“Golden Voice January LaVoy delivers an exceptional performance as Vida, who possesses a profound understanding of the mountains where she was raised.… LaVoy's precise and skillful portrayal of each character and moment adds depth to the narrative, enhancing the listening experience. The contrast between LaVoy's initial serene depiction of Vida and the men's shock at the violence of her quest for revenge is particularly striking. Overall, this audiobook combines an outstanding story with a memorable performance.”—AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner
“A page-turning thriller that combines a touch of magic with deep love for the natural world.”—Kirkus Reviews
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Ill-paced and generic.
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Needed a good editor
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Fell short
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Doesn’t seem like a Koontz novel
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Very unique
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Clear line between good and evil.
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The characters confront both internal and external darkness. This book’s strength lies in its immersive atmosphere and the deep emotional pull of its characters.
Koontz crafts tension, blending his trademark philosophical undertones with thrilling suspense.
it’s a battle between good and evil. The setting itself feels like a character, with descriptions that make the forest pulse with life and supernatural elements.
The narrator truly elevates this story with a voice that captures every nuance of Koontz’s strange and suspenseful world, the narrator adds depth to the characters and brings the forest to life. Her pacing and tone amplify the story’s tension. I found this book captivating not only through Koontz storytelling but also through narration that compliments his style perfectly. Needless to say I am a Koontz fan and have many favorites. The Forest of Lost Souls has now joined that list.
Intriguing mix of mystery, suspense and the supernatural
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Beautiful Story!!
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Fun story
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One of the themes at the end of the story is that 'wind power is bad and will destroy the environment and collapse the country's economy.' This is such a clumsy and heavy-handed message (Koontz figuratively slaps us in the face with it, without providing any supporting facts) that it seems like this book was likely financed by an energy company with an agenda to turn public opinion against wind power.
Insultingly dumb climax
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