Rachel's request for a quick and clean divorce enraged her husband. She had never seen Eric so angry, so consumed by pure and terrifying hatred. Then, in the heat of the moment, Eric was struck down in a traffic accident. His death was instantaneous. Shocked and relieved, Rachel had nothing left to fear. Until Eric's body disappeared from the morgue - and Rachel was stalked by someone who looked like her dead husband......Shadowfires

He's back, folks! Thriller legend Dean Koontz offers yet another horror story that echoes many of his earlier works but lacks the originality. This time a young woman named Rachel thinks she's being haunted by her abusive late husband, Eric, whose body disappeared from the morgue. She's certain he's dead set on ruining her life once and for all because she told him of her plans for divorce just before his accidental death. The narration by Sandra Burr is quite dead as well, especially her turn as Eric, who sounds forced and mechanical. Burr reads as if this is a story for young listeners, dumbing it down and offering uninspired voices that are more likely to make one laugh than gasp. A big disappointment. L.B. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

 

The books of Dean Koontz are published in 38 languages, and worldwide sales top 300 million copies. Eleven of his novels have risen to number one on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list, and several have been adapted into feature films and TV miniseries. Dean and Gerda Koontz live in southern California with their golden retriever, Anna, grand-niece of the famous and beloved Trixie.