Innocence: A Novel

Written by Dean Koontz

Narrated by MacLeod Andrews

He lives in solitude beneath the city, an exile from society, which will destroy him if he is ever seen.

She dwells in seclusion, a fugitive from enemies who will do her harm if she is ever found.

But the bond between them runs deeper than the tragedies that have scarred their lives. Something more than chance—and nothing less than destiny—has brought them together in a world whose hour of reckoning is fast approaching.

In Innocence, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate with listeners forever.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Dec 10, 2013
• ISBN: 9781480542686

Dean Koontz

Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 500 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and lives with his wife Gerda, and their dog Elsa, in southern California. Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 500 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and lives with his wife Gerda, and their dog Elsa, in southern California.

[Be Manifest · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

75 chapters of Mayweather, with Iron Mike closing. Thank you!

[Terry Hill · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is a story of darkness and light, which I found to beautiful in it's conclusion.

[lena barbot · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book like many of Dean Koontz books is strange and wonderful. I enjoyed it very much.

[Jen Henderson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really like Dean Koontz vision for peace at the end but I enjoyed the whole thing

[SCOTT FORE · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is a good book, although a bit confusing sometimes.

[scott Newbry · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Funny I should here this one now with the carrona virus!!!

[jazzbassrick · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent! Filled with metaphors that resonate even today (March 2020). Thank you!

[Linda Davis · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This isn’t one of my favorites of Dean Koontz. It seemed to drag in too many places. It is, however, very interesting that I would read it in the midst of this pandemic and all the hate and riots in the world right now. Almost parallels what is happening now in some ways.

[Mark Duffill · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. There was some lovely descriptive writing with a plot that made me want to keep listening.

[Paul Clark · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This narrator’s accent is absurd. Unlistenable. No one talks like this.

[Janet · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My favourite Koontz to date - by far! - and amongst my favourite books ever. The story is ok, the characters are good, but the language…! The language is sublime. And the delivery, by the narrator, was perfect. Excellent.

[Trish Clifford · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A beautiful novel, and a wonderful, soulful reading of it.

[Julie Cleary · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Incredibly slow for a Koontz novel. One of the rare times I actually gave up on a book after suffering thru 75% of it.

[Linda Pattison · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The unique flow of the story, the detailed description of the characters and their unique traits were spectacular. The ending
Was unexpected, for sure!
Koontz’ descriptions made capable a vivid description of people, places and things!!

[baoep33 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Dean Koontz will ALWAYS be one of my favorite authors. He never fails to grasp my attention from the first page to the last. This book was not an exception, I loved it and I loved the characters.

[Michael Horrigan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I would rate it higher if I could.
Fantastic plot and characters.
Excellent listen.

[Dmitry Matlashevsky · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent story! Not at all what I thought though! Recommend

[Savannah · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was ok but not quite as exciting or interesting as I normally expect from Koontz. The imagery was amazing-nobody can set a scene or make you visualize better. But the story itself was just ok for me.

[Cilica · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Metaphors delight and startle me as I followed the story of such young lives. Each unaware of their true selves amongst the scared humans we all are.

[carrie chi · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Not a typical Koontz novel. I didn’t like this one.

[Lissa · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful story beautifully written excellent narration a voice that pleasant and easy to listen to, very enjoyable experience ?

[KIMBERLY MOORE · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I tried to keep up… it all sounded like a great idea, it in the w d it was just a bunch of I don’t know what

[Jo Anne Smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great read with a surprising twist. Could it be true?

[Thomas Nunez · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This book was torture. I wasted hours of my life listening to it

[Yvette Bonett · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful story! totally original idea and not what you expect at all. A fast paced thriller with enchanting & strange elements. Narrator was also very good!

[Aaro · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Somewhere between a vampire thriller and a post-apocalyptic adventure, this book was different from what I expected. It has some interesting ruminations on morality and a touching enough love story to keep it moving forward steadily.

[Jerry Weis · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I gave this book a chance because of all the rave reviews. Ugh! Interesting premise, but not enough to justify the maximalist writing, preachy monologues and artificial dialogue. I ground through exhaustive descriptions and rambling digressions to be rewarded with a disappointing reveal. Slogging through this book felt like having detention in a hot windowless room. I particularly disliked that the protagonist basically got dragged through the entire story without having to make any real decision or overcome any crisis; a divine puppet, to borrow a metaphor from the book. That’s 11 hours I’ll never get back.

[fingerpost_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Adolescent angst is made much worse when dealing with vampires. In spite of the presence of vampires, this is not a horror novel.

[Delbert Wade Ridgard · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Easily one of my favourite books. Excellent! Very profound writing. I thought at first it was a new take on the Hunchback story but this book hits at the core of every man's morality, hope, fear and so much more.

[Sterling · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great insight is shown; one should surprised by the knowledge of the world, virology, psychology, and theology presented. Additionally, it is a very good story that is as entertaining as it is provocative. Knoontz, as always, is presenting the tail with the enviable prose with witch each paragraph lives and moves.