Dean koontz is well and truly on form in this book. The book ties up all loose ends which have occurred throughout the odd thomas series. I read some of his books many years ago when i was broke and living in a hostel, suffering from clinical depression. Jack ketchum talks horror roots and new book the secret. After janes decorated husband commits suicide, she detects a noticeable uptick in suicides, prompting her to do a little research into the matter. Jun 04, 1985 the door to december by dean koontz although dean koontz has written several novels, the door to december is the first one i have read by him. The plot has twists and turns, explosions, odds confusion nothing new there then and ultimately the play off between good and evil as promised well this is the last book in the series what did you. Not sure if hes changed up his formula at all, but i just couldnt take it.
I would just like to tell you that when i read your post i had to look it over to see if i maybe posted it at an earlier time because it sounds so like what i would say and watchers was my first dean koontz book and also my favorite. This is the best koontz novel i have read in a very long time. Read the silent corner a novel of suspense by dean koontz available from rakuten kobo. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery. It is no surprise, then, that many of koontzs books have been adapted into movies. Dec 21, 2017 5 books that remind us how great dean koontz really is. His odd thomas series is fantastic,as well as his unusual take on the frankenstein monster series. Dean koontz says that he thinks its the best thing hes written and he could be right. The author was well into his 8book odd thomas series at. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Dean koontz is a prolific american writer of fictional thrillerhorror novels. His books were so bad they were fun to read, but i lost about 60% of my intelligence after reading them. Dean koontz is a popular author of novels, short stories, and poetry in the united states, and has had fourteen of his novels reach the number one position on the new york times bestseller list, with several others reaching other positions. Thats the kind of feeling you get when you read a great thriller. I have a feeling hes been burying those old pics, because they are harder to come across. And images of 2020 date is from a sylvia browne book, not a koontz book. He meets his match in chyna, who repeatedly surprises him through the novel, and.
Most of his novels are now published under his name. Just ahead of dean koontzs fourth jane hawke novel, the forbidden door, hitting bookstores on september 11th, 2018, the new york times bestsellers fifth hawke book has been announced. Dean koontz is an amazing novelist as showcased in this second book in the series. When a pair of renowned psychologists are brutally murdered from unexpected causes, laura mccaffrey is called to assist in the case. When nowhere is safe i very much need to be dead these are the chilling words left by a. He writes large numbers of formulaic books that arent. The door to december is a novel by author dean koontz, released in 1985. In time, many of his novels were released as bigscreen movies. If you like thrilling stories that stretch the boundaries of reality, then check out these books to read if you like dean koontz. He was born and raised in pennsylvania and lives with his wife gerda. Like lucas with rereleasing improved and enhanced versions of star wars, koontz has created something that people will either love or hate. More and more of the catholic world has been paying attention to dean koontz. The door to december mass market paperback june 1, 2002. Dean koontz is the author of more than a dozen new york times no.
Someone at work asked me how many books dean koontz had written. Sep 10, 2001 as a senior in college, dean koontz won an atlantic monthly fiction competition, and has been writing ever since. Ibsens dream reflector, 1966 introduction to great escapes. It makes me feel prepared, and gives me a frame of reference for the journey im about to embark on. He has used several pen names such as aaron wolfe and david axton. Fans of the original may find themselves feeling lost, let down and disappointed by this new version. Welcome to the brand new online version of the collectors guide to dean koontz. Dean koontz, dark rivers of the heart is my favorite book. Nasty, scary stuff in it, as you would expect from a dean koontz, but a lovely, warm heart to it. Column by joshua chaplinsky december 10, 2012 10 comments. I have to mention certain things in order to discuss the reasons why i loved this novel. Im astonished that some people gave it one star, or didnt like the characters and had to skip great chunks of it. Dean koontz with images dean koontz books, dean koontz. I bought this book on the strength of the dean koontz name, and the fact that the kindle version was only 99p.
The first thing you need to know is that koontz writes a lot. Aug 14, 2017 the silent corner by dean koontz my rating. December 23, 2017 in authors mz thrift store finds. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. I started reading dean koontz books about 20 years ago with the book. Dear faithful readers, best wishes for a wonderful christmas and holiday season from everyone here in koontzland. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. Jun 18, 2017 usa today s jocelyn mcclurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week. Best dean koontz books 79 books goodreads share book. Dean koontz is the author of numerous bestsellers and horror classics, including watchers, phantoms, intensity, the odd thomas series, and dozens of others, with more than 450 million copies sold. Buy dead and alive dean koontzs frankenstein, book 3 by koontz, dean from amazons fiction books store. Dean koontz 15 hrs i realized that if i went out to walk around the neighborhood, which i didnt really do very much, it would just be to get from one place to another.
After 36 hours of rain, mist, and darkness, a new rain comes, but to the delight of the characters, the new rain is clean, and washes all the monsters, fungus, and diseased alien presences in the world. I knew he wrote a lot, but i didnt know quite how much. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian. I just finished relentless the other day it was pretty good if kind of out there even for him. This dean koontz book list is my attempt to pay tribute to a writer who has given me a lot of great memories.
List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. Dean koontz is also my favorite author and i love to read his books. It is no surprise, then, that many of koontz s books have been adapted into movies. Published pseudonymously in 1985, koontz has revised this thriller portraying a pediatric psychiatrists attempts to unravel the mental trauma suffered by her. I thought i was in the ballpark, but when i actually started looking up his publishing history, i was confounded. Firstly, the prose throughout is so uneven, i soon began to wonder if this really had been written by koontz. Do you think that dean koontz is a terrible author. This interview first appeared on s the geeks guide to the galaxy podcast, which is produced by john joseph adams and hosted by david barr. I accept that this is an old book, from the 1980s, and therefore early in koontz s career. It was originally released under the pseudonym richard paige plot synopsis. Dec 10, 2012 joshua chaplinsky from new york is reading stories of your life december 10, 2012 8.
Dean koontz is one of the most prolific suspense writers alive. Its a page turner that makes you want to read it cover to cover. The author, most recently, of the city is a fan of marilynne robinson and cormac mccarthy. He has spawned dozens of books in his real name and under aliases such as brian coffey, leigh nichols, k. The first novel in the new york times bestselling jane hawk series meet jane hawka remarkable new heroine certain to be. His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but also frequently incorporate elements of. Edgler is a brutal serial killer who preys on men, women and children, according to his mood. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books. Jul 27, 2014 the author, most recently, of the city is a fan of marilynne robinson and cormac mccarthy. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. First introduced in the silent corner 2017, koontz has quickly turned his new heroine into one of the strongest, most compelling female protagonists in the action. The silent corner ebook by dean koontz rakuten kobo. Usa today s jocelyn mcclurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week. Dean koontz on ebooks and writing september 10, 2001.
Here is a complete list of dean koontz movies by year. The door to december by richard paige fantastic fiction. Deucalion, the centuriesold monster wants to revenge against his creator, helios but first, he will have to confront his creators new creations that have become a nightmare to the human race. A novel about a conspiracy murder the world copies on abebooks copies on ebay.
His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. December 2011 7 november 2011 11 october 2011 5 september. Then i flip the book over to read the synopsis on the back cover. He was hardly an overnight success, but his long list of works is evidence of his popularity and longevity. The door to december by dean koontz although dean koontz has written several novels, the door to december is the first one i have read by him. His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but. Life expectancy and only the 1st book in frankenstein but i may give them a shot here soon. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used. But what makes these tales even more captivating are the elements of horror, fantasy, and suspense thrown in. Books are everywhere tumbling out of shelves, heaped on tables, towered on the floor. Both offer voluptuous yet highly controlled language and profound moral purpose. Friends and neighbors and relatives have kindly gifted us with 864 pounds of candy, 621 pounds of cookies, 486 pounds of cake, 165 pounds of nuts, 94 pounds of cheese, and one box of marshmallow baby chicks with edible purple ribbons around their necks from. The silent corner by dean koontz bantam, fiction, on sale june. May, 2011 someone at work asked me how many books dean koontz had written.
The door to december was featured as the koontzland dean koontz group. He started out as an english teacher and started writing books in his spare time. As a senior in college, dean koontz won an atlantic monthly fiction competition, and has been writing ever since. Seven of his novels have been number one on the new york times hardcover. The silent corner by dean koontz bantam, fiction, on sale june 20. It was originally released under the pseudonym richard paige. When nowhere is safe i very much need to be dead these are the chilling words left by a man who had everything to live for but took his own life. Aug 06, 2009 buy dead and alive dean koontzs frankenstein, book 3 by koontz, dean from amazons fiction books store. A new villain makes the original victor frankenstein. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire.