The Forgotten

by Tamara Thorne

Will Banning is a successful psychologist with a troubled past. The people of Caledonia, the Californian town where he lives, are reporting visions and hallucinations that drive them to unspeakable... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078601475X
• ISBN13: 9780786014750
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Pinnacle Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

THE FORGOTTEN IS UNFORGETTABLE!!!

Tamara Thorne never disappoints. I read this book in two sittings and loved every word. Great stuff! I can't wait to start her Sorority trilogy next month.

A fun book that sticks in your memory

I read The Forgotten several months ago, yet I still remember a great deal of it -- that's not usual for me, but Thorne's vivid writing style and sarcastic sense of humor made an impression. The book is creepy and suspenseful, but also funny and entertaining -- as a cat lover, I especially enjoyed the feline folderol.

ANOTHER FUN READ WITH HORROR, SEX, AND KITTY CATS!!!

In Tamara Thorne's latest horror novel, THE FORGOTTEN, she explores a new area of the supernatural that deals with Extra-Low Frequency electronic transmissions and how they can affect the energy around us. The story starts off with the sudden erratic behavior of birds and animals in the seaside community of Caledonia, California. Psychologist Will Banning is in the middle of a therapy session when a large flock of crows crash through the back French doors of his office, reminiscent of the old Hitchcock movie, The Birds. Before the day is over with, Banning discovers that it wasn't only the birds that acted unusual, but also dogs and cats and even people. He and his best friend, Maggie Maewood (the local veterinarian), along with a few other close friends, attempt to make sense of the whole incident, but find themselves dumbfounded. Things grow steadily worse in the days ahead as many of the town's people begin to hear voices and to see actual ghosts. What only a handful of individuals are aware of is that this strange phenomenon is the direct result of a secret government experiment involving low frequency electronic transmissions. No one, however, expected the transmissions to seriously affect the energy level within the town and to cause the appearance of ghosts and the deaths of innocent people. As Will and Maggie draw closer to the answers, the Army personal involved with this experiment may have to take drastic measures to ensure that no word of this becomes public knowledge, even if it means murdering some of Caledonia's finest citizens. THE FORGOTTEN is the type of fun novel that you want to curl up with at night, or on a lazy Saturday afternoon, digging into the story, becoming friends with many of the characters, trying to guest what's going to happen, and delighting when the "wicked" get their just dues. The characters of Will and Maggie are like the old movie romances of the thirties and forties-lovable, honest, intelligent people who are unable to see the strong bond that they have between each other, though everyone else seems to be aware of it. I have to admit that it takes forever for them to finally kiss, but the wait is well worth it. Their close friends, Gabe and Kevin, and Will's three cats, however, almost steal the show. The Orange Boys (Will's cats) are definitely more in tune with what's going on than their owner is. People should automatically pay closer attention to their animal's behavior. Cats are smart and won't lead you astray. With regards to Gabe and Kevin, they're too busy enjoying their lives-especially their sex lives-together than to worry about what's going on in Caledonia. Will's brother, Pete, also grabs a good deal of the attention because he's the type of sibling every kid has nightmares of having. This is the kind of guy who beats up on his little brother and mistreats the women in his life. Still, other than Gabe and Kevin, Pete seems to be about the only one having an active sex life.

Unforgettable!

Tamara Thorne is one of the few authors that consistently delivers wonderful reads! "The Forgotten" is a great book to lose yourself in! Great story with great characters! Tamara is very unique in her writing style and this new novel proves it yet again. A mix of horror, ghosts, conspiracies, romance and humor. What else could one desire? The characters will stay with you for a long time. Will, Maggie, Pete, Kevin and Gabe and, of course, I will never forget Dick! Talk to me! If you have never read a Tamara Thorne novel pick this one up! And all others! You will NOT be disappointed! :o)

Things that go bump in the night!

The small town of Caledonia, California is experiencing a number of strange phenomenon: masses of birds crashing through windows, people hearing voices, seeing ghosts. Will Banning, a local psychologist, is a skeptic when it come to the supernatural but he is unable to explain the sudden influx of patients who are seeing and hearing things. The latest book by Tamara Thorne is a perfect, curl up by the fire, page turner. I finished it in two evenings. A great choice for fans of Dean Koontz and Bentley Little.