Shadowfires Audiobook by Dean Koontz
Shadowfires is an unabridged English audiobook of Dean Koontz’s thriller, narrated by Jane Oppenheimer. Its plot follows Rachel after her husband dies in an accident, then his body disappears and a figure resembling him begins stalking her.
At a glance
- A suspense plot built around a missing body and a woman who sees someone resembling her dead husband.
- Unabridged narration by Jane Oppenheimer, running 17 hours and 22 minutes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged format preserves the full story across a substantial 17-hour-plus listening time.
- Customer feedback describes the writing as engaging and the thriller as gripping, with praise for its descriptive prose.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Dean Koontz |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Jane Oppenheimer |
| Listening length | 17 hours and 22 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Brilliance Audio |
| Publication date | 3 May 2022 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking a long, unabridged suspense or horror-thriller audiobook.
- Dean Koontz readers interested in a story of stalking, loss and an apparently impossible return.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for a short audiobook or a non-thriller story.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is broadly positive about the writing, readability and gripping story, while the plot is also described as engaging with side plots and surreal imagination. The aggregate rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 6,687 ratings; that overall score does not establish how every listener will respond. For a 17-hour, unabridged thriller, the reported appeal of the prose and sustained story may matter to listeners wanting an immersive long-form experience.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as well-written and gripping, and praise its descriptive prose.
Mixed feedback
- The plot is described as engaging, though feedback also characterises it as involving plenty of side plots.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Shadowfires?
The listing names Dean Koontz as the author and Jane Oppenheimer as the narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 17 hours and 22 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
It is listed as unabridged.
