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"Woody Bookman hasn't spoken a word in his eleven years of life. Not when his father died in a freak accident. Not when his mother, Megan, tells him she loves him. For Megan, keeping her boy safe and happy is what matters. But Woody believes a monstrous evil was behind his father's death and now threatens him and his mother. And he's not alone in his thoughts. An ally unknown to him is listening. A uniquely gifted dog with a heart as golden as his breed, Kipp is devoted beyond reason to people. When he hears the boy who communicates like he does, without speaking, Kipp knows he needs to find him before it's too late. Woody's fearful suspicions are taking shape. A man driven by a malicious evil has set a depraved plan into motion. And he's coming after Woody and his mother. The reasons are primal. His powers are growing. And he's not alone. Only a force greater than evil can stop what's coming next." --… (more)
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Audiobook Notes: Edoardo Ballerini narrates and, honestly, he reads this story perfectly. All of his voices were wonderful and I felt completely engaged with all of the characters, good and bad.
Title: Devoted by Dean Koontz
Narrator: Edoardo Ballerini
Length: 11 hours, 24 minutes, Unabridged
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Until the last two chapters. I was expecting the big payoff, the big showdown, and then the, so to speak, smoking gun ended up being a water pistol. Disappointed end to what should have been the big showdown. Still four stars because the rest was so good.
Kipp, a golden retriever with a remarkable gift, hears the boy wordlessly communicating and sets out to find him before it is too late. For the evil Woody fears is coming for him and for his mother. Is there anything that can save them or are they doomed to perish as Jason Bookman did three years ago?
Well-defined characters, a strong sense of place, and a delightfully unique plot in which the good versus evil conflict plays out in Pinehaven, California all combine to create a can’t-put-it-down masterpiece. The suspense is bone-chilling; at times, the grisly descriptions of the consummate depravity created in the tortured mind of the demented psychopath are downright difficult to read. And it is the threat forged by that depravity that underscores most of the telling of the tale with ever-growing tension and leads to each of those heinous actions. But Kipp is a perfect counterbalance, giving readers hope through his loyalty and profound love.
The unfolding story offers readers several points of view; Woody’s thoughts are intriguing and give the reader a great deal of insight into the character. Likewise, it’s heartwarming to have a glimpse into Kipp’s thoughts. As the story plays out, everything comes together, leaving readers to cheer for the efforts of Woody, Kipp, and the rest. Don’t miss this one.
Highly recommended.
I picked this up because I was curious about Dean Koontz’s writing and this sounded interesting. Curious no more.
Devoted by Dean Koontz
Devoted
by Dean Koontz (Goodreads Author)
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Randi Robinson's reviewMar 14, 2022 · edit
it was amazing
bookshelves: 1-main-list-2022
I have read pretty much everything Dean Koontz has ever written and this is one of the best, definitely up