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The Forbidden Door

Jane Hawk, Book 4

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The Forbidden Door

Written by: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: Elisabeth Rodgers
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

When this relentless rogue FBI agent comes knocking, her adversaries will have to answer - with their lives - in this thrilling Jane Hawk novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Corner.

“Koontz continues the incredible saga of the robust character of Jane Hawk, and it’s as terrific as the others in the series.” - Associated Press

“We’re rewriting the play, and the play is this country, the world, the future. We break Jane’s heart, we’ll also break her will.”

She was one of the FBI’s top agents until she became the nation’s most-wanted fugitive. Now Jane Hawk may be all that stands between a free nation and its enslavement by a powerful secret society’s terrifying mind-control technology. She couldn’t save her husband, or the others whose lives have been destroyed, but equipped with superior tactical and survival skills - and the fury born of a broken heart and a hunger for justice - Jane has struck major blows against the insidious cabal.

But Jane’s enemies are about to hit back hard. If their best operatives can’t outrun her, they mean to bring her running to them, using her five-year-old son as bait. Jane knows there’s no underestimating their capabilities, but she must battle her way back across the country to the remote shelter where her boy is safely hidden...for now. As she moves resolutely forward, new threats begin to emerge: a growing number of brain-altered victims driven hopelessly, violently insane. With the madness spreading like a virus, the war between Jane and her enemies will become a fight for all their lives - against the lethal terror unleashed from behind the forbidden door.

Don’t miss any of Dean Koontz’s gripping Jane Hawk thrillers:

THE SILENT CORNER • THE WHISPERING ROOM • THE CROOKED STAIRCASE • THE FORBIDDEN DOOR • THE NIGHT WINDOW

Praise for The Forbidden Door

“Compelling and enthralling.” - New York Journal of Books

“Mind-blowing... [a] gripping series...a thrill ride. [Dean Koontz is] able to distract you for hours.” - Bookreporter

“Koontz is on another roll with a new series that boasts a juicy premise and a compelling star.... Pure gold.” - Booklist

©2018 Dean Koontz (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
Literature & Fiction Psychological Suspense Technothrillers Fiction Thriller Emotionally Gripping Exciting Heartfelt Scary
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Fantastic!

Great series, the narration was top notch! I've been riveted by each book in this series.

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Exciting to say the least

There is nothing I dislike about this story. Jane Hawke is a great character and I don't usually like reading stories where the hero is a woman but in this case she is my heroine.

Elizabeth Rodgers, the narrator is truly amazing, she performs all characters so well you'd think there were a bunch of narrators. I could listen to her all day her voice is smooth and silky and very sexy and this is coming from a gay man. Her make voices are more than believable they are down right real.

Dean Koontz has written anither Jane Hawke novel and I dread the day it comes to a close, but I hope they never do. I hope she stops running from the bad guys as I think it's taking a toll on her character but it's taking a toll on me as well, I worry that the ending is going to be a tragedy 😂 but hope not.

If you are an avid listener, you have to listen to this whole series it is a fresh, brilliantly written story with lots of twists and turns.

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Great listen

A pager turner that had me looking for lots of opportunities to listen
Great listen

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Love, love, love the series ❤️

Unfortunately I have only one more book to go and the series is over. Love the narration, love the story, love the characters, as always love the author, HATE that I am nearing the completion of this story and it’s characters.

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Dean Koontz fan

I am a Dean Koontz fan and Jane Hawk book 4 does not disappoint. If you like a series and you want to see your characters build listen not only this book by the remainder of the series.
Great combination of action suspense and humanism.

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awesome!

Can't wait for the next installment! probably my favorite Koontz series ever. Can't help but love the beautiful Monster.

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Brilliant addition to the series but not a stand-alone book

As I have come to expect, this has been a thrilling ride in the Jane Hawk roller coaster run. As can be expected by now as well, this is a chapter in the series that started immediately after the close of the previous instalment, and closed with an opening for the next book in the series. I can’t wait to pick up the next book!!!

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Great series!

The performance is spot on and I am enjoying each book. A little science fiction, mystery, and suspense will send me into the next book with no hesitation.

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Loony’s ratchets in the tension

There were times when I almost dreaded to come back to this book. Though it is Jane Hawk’s story, a large percentage of the narrative is spent experiencing the viewpoints of some very unpleasant people. While most of them seem to end up getting what they deserve, it seems odd how many of the Arcadian bad guys are themselves very disturbed individuals. The passages with Jane’s son and his very odd caregiver are a welcome relief from the darkness in the minds of some of these other people. Finally, it is quite amazing how much has happened in the story in just a few months.

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The suspense just builds and builds!

Dean Koontz is just soooo great at telling this compelling thriller. His attention to detail and the richness of his descriptions makes him one of the best writers of our time.

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