Everytime I want to read a very wonderful biography, I go back and reread this one. Since I read my first book by Dean Koontz, and begun searching for information on him on the net, I was looking forwad to see a biography of him. Then, I discovered the best biography I've ever read some months later.

The book is very well developed. Dean's story is told since the day he was born, passing for the problems of his family with his father, until the day he met the woman who later became his wife until the day he started writing and more, much more, without forget his whole bibliography, the stories of his pen names and an excelent work was done as for telling all about his books.

The author, Katherine Ramsland, knew exactly how to do what she was meant to do. The language is easy and the research was perfect (she talked to Dean to write it, to people related to him, friends, ex-neighbors, etc), which obviously resulted in this wonderful book you now have the chance to read. And don't think twice before buying it. Take it now and dive in this unique world.

Marco Aurelio.

If you're looking for a reference work on Dean Koontz, look no further. Ms. Ramsland has written the biography that all others will be judged by. It is loaded with information, and is not a dry read like so many other biographies. It was a valuable tool for me when I was creating my Dean Koontz website as it contains contains chronological listings of all of Koontz's works, almost all of his pseudonyms, and a year-by-year breakdown of highlights in his career. Whether you're tracking down information for a school report or a newspaper article or just searching for more about the life of one of America's most prolific writers, then this book is for you.

Ramsland must have an incredible appetite and talent for research. She seems to have read everything Dean Koontz ever wrote. This is no mean feat. She skillfully weaves this bibliographical information into a story about Mr. Koontz that is fascinating, especially for Koontz fans who wonder, "Where ever did he get that ghastly, creative imagination?" I am a fan of biography and history, and have some aspirations in creative writing. For all these reasons the book was valuable to me. The only prerequisite for others might be at least a passing knowledge or interest in Koontz's works. Certainly I would recommend this book highly.

I absolutely loved this book -- and continue to, even though I'm on my 5th read of it. I found that the interesting references to documented historical events really added to the horror and believability of Koontz's wonderful novel.

In 'Phantoms', Koontz captures the quiet dignity of a small town, and manages to turn the idea of a cozy village in the mountains on its head. By the time Dr. Paige and her sister have arrived and found the terror awaiting them, the town becomes less of a snowy sanctuary and more of a deadly prison. When broken down, the novel is really just your basic good versus evil tale-- but Koontz has added enough plot twists to make an enjoyable --if sometimes gruesome--read.

On a side note, the film made from this book starring Ben Affleck was horrible, I highly recommend reading the novel instead. The absence of what I thought to be some of the most interesting scenes in the book, turned the movie into another formulaic tryst into the book-turned-horror-flick genre.

This is one of the few that I read for pleasure instead of a school assignment. My friend recommended this to me when I was in fifth grade and always intended to read it, just it was never a top priority. This is a surprisingly good story. And turned out to be my favorite book. I've never read a story from the horror genre (or seen a movie for that matter) that really developed its characters while at the same time make a far-fetched villain seem very real.

This book brings you to a tiny California Mountain town called Snowfield. It's unusually quiet as the two main characters Jenny, and Lisa Paige approach. Then they find the first body, it's very swollen and bruised on every square inch, then another, they then realize everyone in Snowfield is dead. The police arrive but they are as clueless as the sisters are. They find the whole town is missing. Then the truth is uncovered which is even more surprising than the disappearances. What killed them? "The ancient Enemy" did. This all happens within the first seventy-five pages. The next three hundred or so are about discovering the truth and dealing with the problem. This story also has the best villain of all time.

What I really liked about this book was Dean Koontz's use of historical background to make the book seem frighteningly more real, and believable. He uses a misunderstood Professor to tell about the true mass disappearances that have occurred through time, such as the Roanoke Colony during the American colonization, and the Aztec's in South America. I think these element make you think about "The Ancient Enemy" more, and make him seem much more believable. You may also remember the movie that came out around early April. The movie had actors from the likes of Peter O'Toole, and Ben Affleck. Unfortunately the movie never got much publicity and bombed. If you have seen the movie, you will probably like the book much better. Even if you thought the movie was horrible I think you should read the book because it's almost a totally different story than the movie, but still uses the same basic plot that the movie did. This is by far the best book I've ever read. This book even towers over any Steven King story I've heard. The bottom line is this is a great book that really held my interest the whole way through. If you like to be scared and like a good book with great characters this is it.

The book has wonderful character development and the best villain of all time. This is paced perfectly and really brings you to a great 'high noon showdown' at the end. It gives you a really good sense of closure because it doesn't just drop you off at the end; in result leave you wondering about what happened to your favorite character after the story. For example Mr. Koontz gives us a follow up of all the main characters, which I think more stories should do. This book won my approval for Dean Koontz. I give this book a solid five stars, no question.

This book is in my opinion very good. But remember that this is my opinion on the matter(as I have read some of the other reviews, which rated it pretty bad). Dr. Jennifer Paige and her forteen year old sister Lisa, arrive in Jenny's hometown of Snowfield, CA to discover that it's completly devoid of life. When they go into her house, they discover the first body; Jenny's housekeeper. Her body isn't like anything that Jenny has seen before. The body is swelled up and bruised completly. They run next door only to find the occupants aren't there. As they search through the town, they discover the same thing: swelled bodies or nothing at all. They eventully call Sheriff Bryce Hammond into the mess, and that's when the fun begins. A very good novel, and one of Koontz's best. I liked it because of it's suspense, action, and drama. I hope who ever reads it will like it too.

This is the first Koontz novel I have read, and I must say that I am positively impressed. Before I was finished reading "Lightning" I was browsing through a bargain book store and came across a hardcover of "Intensity" for only $8. Now that I'm finished with the book I'm still happy about my purchase and looking forward to starting it.

I didn't really know this book was going to be sci-fi. The only part I knew was about a girl who has a guardian angel that appears from time to time to save her life. The time travel aspect was neat, and I'm glad Koontz didn't give it anymore sci-fi than that, else the book may have been overloaded. This book has a nice balance to it, it's never hard to follow and never boring. Some of the time travel explanations are a bit tricky, but the mind-boggling is what's part of the fun.

What I didn't like about the book was the dialogue. It wasn't bad, but unrealistic. There are characters we see develop from childhood to near middle-age. And if you randomly sample their words you'd have no idea whether they were preteens or in their thirties - it all sounds the same. And that goes for Chris too, have you ever heard an 8 year old talk like that? I can swallow brilliant boys and girls or even a child prodigy, but these kids have wisdom too.

Although a minor technicality, there is a problem with these "jaunts" that the time travellers go on. The book explains how in the present day of the travellers that there are no computers that can pinpoint the exact time and location when jaunted into the future, which is fine, but the book provides us with the convenient setting of the mountains of southern California, so that if you're a few hundred yards away from your destination you're still in somewhat of a rural area. What if you were being jaunted near the city and you ended up on a busy street, materializing in front of a Mack truck just seconds before it plows into you? Surely all of their jaunts didn't have woods nearby to plot and plan before you jumped in to the real action.

But I fear I am being too critical now. This book is very satisfying, it makes us care about the main characters and want destruction for the bad guys. The ending does fall into an action cliche, but I have to believe that the events portrayed in the book could reasonably lead to this type of split-second showdown, so I deemed it excusable. Dean Koontz has basically hooked me into reading more and more of what he has to offer. And seeing that he is the author of dozens of books, it looks like I have quite a bit of catching up to do.

This is the first Dean Koontz book I've ever read. I avoided his books in the past because I thought they were purely horror. Then a friend advised me to read this one. What a great book!

The main character in this book is Laura. When this book opens we are at the moment of her birth -- a handsome stranger appears and stops a drunk doctor from going to the hospital to assist in her delivery. He is very polite and kind to the drunk doctor as he ties him to a chair and calls the hospital to let them know he won't be going there to deliver her. As a result she is delivered by other doctors, mother dies in childbirth, and a sweet wonderful father is the only remaining family she has. Through her life a few major incidents occur where this kind stranger appears and saves her from danger. Who is this man who arrives in a flash of lightening? Laura begins to think of him as her guardian angel.

Throughout this well written tale we see Laura wed and have a wonderful little boy. The guardian angel appears sporatically in her lifetime. As an adult she begins to wonder just where he comes from.

I won't tell you more as it would spoil the rest of the plot. The book had lots of twists and turns, an enormous amount of suspense, a love story, and an element of science fiction/fantasy that'll keep you glued to your seat. Once you start reading you won't want to stop. This is a great story no one should miss. After you finish reading it you'll find yourself saying to your friends as I have: "you've GOT to read this book!"

Although the book is advertised as a horror novel, it is mostly a psychological thriller. The reader follows the life of Laura Shane, a woman who has been involved in her own fair share of tragedies. From her mother dying at birth to her father dying when she was just eight years old, she was probably wondering if she could love anything without it disappearing. The only thing, or person, getting her through it all is what she thinks is her guardian angel. This is actually a man from the future that works for a government agency trying to change certain events in the past to help them control the present. What they don't know is this man, named Stefan, is using it for his own purposes; to help a poor woman live a good life, not the one she was destined to have.
Koontz does a great job balancing description with dialogue and suspense, which is great for a long book. I also love how Koontz tries to keep you guessing until the very end. He doesn't reveal too quickly why Stefan wants to help this poor woman, but he tries to give you hints along the way. Is she an important politician? Why is he wasting so much of his time with this woman?
I can honestly say that this is a book you won't look through once. I know I have read it at least four times since I bought it and I look forward to reading it again.

I read this book a few years ago, and I admit that I enjoyed it immensely. That was then.

I picked this up again, hoping to have the same pleasant experience as my first reading, but I was sorely disappointed.

Koontz's diction grates quickly. I rolled my eyes dozens of times while reading, thanks to the needless repetition of such words as "clotted" (when describing clouds or fog) and "tinelike claws". Really, could Koontz not have used more synonyms?

I suppose mentioning the weather every single paragraph was meant to create atmosphere, but I tired quickly of reading about the many manifestitations of fog and all the metaphors it evokes. It's foggy. Yes, we know. It was like reading The Weather Channel.

Must every Koontz book have characters who suffer some great tragedy, only to find revelation and renewed hope amidst chaos, terror, and near-death experiences? I've read a few Koontz books, and this seems to be his formula. Perhaps he doesn't do this in every single book, but then why does it happen so often that the few (5 or so) that I HAVE read all rely on this model? And must all his ensembles end up as I love you, you love me, we're a happy family? Main characters' relations and loved ones always die early on (or become estranged) in the story so that they can upgrade to "Loved One: Version 2.0" somewhere later in the book.

Chrissie annoyed me. I like spunky, precocious kids as much as the next person, but her mental "headlines" just made me want to kick her. They did NOT make me chuckle or sympathize with her in the least.

After giving up on the saccharine From the Corner of His Eye, and suffering the disappointment of this book upon second reading, I'm not sure I'll ever read Koontz again. False Memory was fun, so perhaps there's hope yet.

The good in this book? It was fun laughing at Shaddack and his pompous, puerile stupidity. A great example of what a single-minded, obsessive idiot can become.

From the inside cover of the book "The citizens of Moonlight Cove, California, are changing. Some are losing touch with their deepest emotions. Others are surrendering to their wildest urges. And the few who remain unchanged are absolutely terrified - if not brutally murdered in the dead of night".

This is an outstanding page-turner, by far one of Dean Koontz best novels. From the first page it engrosses you to a point that you just want to keep reading until you reach the end.

Mr. Koontz does his usual terrific job in describing scenes and characters with minimal of words. In addition to this, he cuts off a chapter at just the right moment to keep you in suspense. He also does a wonderful job of taking what essentially is three different stories involving Tessa, Chrissie and Sam at the beginning of the book and bringing them into one story later in the book.

Folks, I can't say enough about this book. I have read many Dean Koontz novels and I would now have to say that this has become my favorite. I recently read his book "From the Corner of His Eye" and didn't give it a real good review. This is definitely a must read. If you are a Dean Koontz fan, don't leave this off of your list and if your new to Mr. Koontz, then don't hesitate to read this book, You Won't Be Sorry.

I would rate this among Koontz's top ten best works. Even though the story might seem a little too similar to Dr. Moreau you can't help but appreciate the author's wild imagination. The characters are so likable, especially Loman Watkins, who represents one man's struggle against evil. The manner in which Koontz portrayed the "Regressives" was horrifying. the book also sends a strong message: We as moral citizens must not let science progress too much and get out of hand; the result could be disastrous.

Because this book contains many short stories I obviously have mixed feelings about it. The first short story "Strange Highways, which is closer to being a novel, was excellent. It had everything: suspense, action, and twists. I think it is one of Koontz's greatest pieces. The last story "Chase", which was also almost novel length, was excellent as well.

However, most of the stories between these two novels were horrible and downright embarrassing. Many of them where from when Koontz was just starting to write(and it shows). The story "The Black Pumpkin" reminds me of something I wrote in fifth grade for a Halloween project. "Bruno" is Koontz's attempt at writing comedy and it succeeds at being the corniest, most childish, waste of thirty-some pages. Most of the rest of the stories are very one dimensional and uninspired.

I think this book proves that Koontz should stick to writing novels and steer clear of short stories. I do think that Koontz is a wonderful writer and I have read many of his excellent books, but this isn't one of them. I would definetely recommend reading the first and last stories of this book, just nothing in between.

Koontz is far better at developing novel-length stories than short fiction. (Stephen King, by contrast, is the exact opposite.) For the revised reprint of "Chase," alone, though, it's worth the price of the book.

The title novel/novella in the book is uneven, suffering from an excess of unexplained fantasy elements, which has plagued several of the author's more recent pieces. It is, however, well-written and enjoyable.

The rest are much more of a grab-bag. Most of Koontz's short stories aren't all that memorable. There are exceptions. His first sale, "Kittens," is among its pages, and is much better than the author gives it credit for. "Down in the Darkness" is eerily atmospheric and unsettling. "Miss Attilla the Hun" displays Koontz's ability to wed humor with suspense, and is quite enjoyable, and "Bruno" is simply a comic delight.

Two of the pieces I would much have preferred to read as novels, and I'm sorry Koontz didn't develop them to that extent: "Hardshell" and "Trapped." The former is a most unusual cops-and-robbers story, the latter one of Koontz's monster-out-of-the-lab offerings.

I picked this one up at a yard sale years ago and read it until it was dog-eared. Unfortunately, I've lost my copy. I'm not really a fan of Koontz' novels. I just don't think he's as creative as Stephen King although he is a solid writer. Some of his horror leans towards sci-fi. But in "Strange Highways", Koontz goes all out. 14 haunting, poignant and well written stories that range from sheer horror ("Black Pumpkin") to melodrama ("Twilight of the Dawn") to humor ("Bruno"). The two novellas, "Strange Highways" and "Chase" are very well written indeed. Pick this one up if you can. It'll chill your bones. WooooooOoooooooOOOOOOOOooooh!

THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST SUSPENSEFUL DEAN KOONTZ BOOKS EVER, AND ONE OF THE MOST CREATIVE. I COULDN'T BELIVE THE SUPRISE ENDING TO THIS BOOK, I WAS IN SHOCK AFTER THE LAST SCENE. YOU'LL FEEL SORRY FOR THIS GIRL AFTER YOU READ THIS NOVEL, KOONTZ HAS A GIFT FOR LETTING YOU FEEL FOR HIS CHARACTERS.

DOOR TO DECEMBER IS ABOUT A LITTLE GIRL WHO HAS BEEN MISSING FOR A WHILE, BECAUSE HER FATHER HAS KIDDNAPPED HER FROM HER MOTHER. WHEN THE LITTLE GIRL IS FOUND, SHE ACTS WEIRD...LATER YOU FIND OUT THAT THE FATHER AND HIS FRIENDS WERE DOING EXPERIMENTS WITH THE CHILD...SOON THE DAUGHTER AND THE MOTHER ARE IN DANGER SO MUCH THAT THEY ARE IN NEED OF A BODYGUARD..BUT NOT EVEN A BODYGUARD CAN HELP THEM IN THE END. ONLY THEIR STRENGH AND FAITH WILL HELP THEM NOW.

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This book was very good.. it was the best I have ever read byDean Koontz. Never have I read another book by him with the amount of suspense like _The Door to December_. I was basically bolted to my seat for 2 days while reading the 800 page book. This is also the fastest I have ever read a book over 500 pages. That is to say, I was so engrossed in the book that I was able to finish it in record time! The suspense and thrills of the action kept me reading until all hours of the day and night. Highly reccommended from this corner of the web. :)

I saw it pointed out that astute readers will pick up on what's really happening early on. This is true. But that doesn't make the book any less interesting to read. Koontz gives these characters life and you really start to care for them. The first chapters really hook you in, starting with hardly any preamble. We're wisked away into the story right out and it's hard to put down afterwards. I guess the main plot of this story is Laura and the little girl being reunited and trying to find out what's wrong. This is all interesting and everything, it provides the chills and the emotional punch the story needs. However, it's the detective story that's the real meat of the story.

When our characters branch off, the detective, Dan Haldane goes into Sam Spade territory. He races against time to get to the bottom of this plot and we're with him every step of the way. He keeps his wits about him and is witty. The character is a joy to read, especially when he spars with his boss. The rain sets up a terrific detective yarn atmosphere and this is where most of the interesting reading is.

But, like I said, it's the stuff with the little girl that provides the scares and some interesting insights. This part of the story, though, mostly deals with the love of a mother for a daughter that is literally lost in every way. The heart of the story, when you get right down to it.

Koontz weaves a masterful tale that meshes in all the right ways. The switching from Dan to Laura's story, the themes that play throughout the entire book and the sense of and impending.... something. Mr. Koontz has essentially hit all the right notes to write one of the more entertaining books I've read in a while. Once you start this baby, you won't want to stop.

I'd have to say this is one of the best of Koontz's books that I've read. It's not as quick paced as some of the others, but it is still a page-turner.

Spencer is haunted by memories of his adolescence and even more by memories he can't quite remember. He's drawn to a woman he met one night, although he can't quite say why; he just wants to find a life. So, when he discovers this woman has disappeared, he finds himself suddenly on the run from her enemies: a goverment agency that technically doesn't exist. While on the run, he is led through many terrifying discovers - about the government, the group that's chasing them, and about his own past.

Meanwhile, Roy, the leader of this group, is trying to figure out how Spencer fits in with this woman. Roy sees utopia as a possibility and desires to help achieve utopia by having "compassion" for all who are imperfect. His idea of compassion is killing them.

Typical of Koontz's novels, you have the man and woman who have bad pasts, and a villain who is downright despicable. But it's still a great book. The writing is superb, and although things don't happen as quickly as I would've liked, it still keeps you on the edge of you seat, waiting to find out what's next.

If you like Koontz's other books, you'll most definitely like this one. If you haven't read Koontz, this is a good book to start with to get a taste of his style. The Door to December was the first Koontz book I read, and it got me hooked. I'd have to say this book is just as good as that one.

An avid Koontz fan, this is by far my favorite novel. His portrayal of Spencer Grant and Rocky are A-one! The characters in this book were so real, I began discussing them with friends like they were real people. Rocky is so real, I have to sometimes wonder if Mr. Koontz was a dog in a former life. In reading and listening to this book, you'll see part of your own dog in Rocky. I highly recommend the audio version. The reader, Anthony Heald, does a great job presenting each character, and there are many in this book. This is a book you can listen to over and over and over.

I'm not very articulate when it comes to this sort of thing but I strongly suggest you check it out. If you like dogs, you'll also enjoy Koontz's dogs in Midnight, Dragon Tears, Fear Nothing and Watchers.

It's very hard to describe this book. On the surface, it's Koontz's usual guy-and-gal on the run from evil government goons story. But this one is written in such a way that it can be taken as a parody - and yet it sometimes rises almost to epic poetry. It's darkly comedic, and breaks free of Koontz's standard melodrama formula in one important regard - where the virtuous may be rewarded, the evil go on to fight another day, and are bizarrely appealing, in a genuinely funny, though sick and twisted fashion.

It's overwritten, as many of the author's books are, but this is a truly great book by Koontz. Dark Rivers of the Heart is the first book I've seen Koontz really spread his wings and fly with, and it's a tremendous joy to experience. He made much the same kind of attempt with the recent From the Corner of His Eye, which didn't work, but both books at least show Koontz has unexplored perspectives he's willing to work on sharing with his readers.

I find that I am an off and on Koontz fan. Some of his novels I simply devour and consider the top of their genres (his books usually fit into several.) I also find that sometimes he disgraces himself as a writer, and this book illistrates one of those times. The opening of this book was very powerful and exciting; the female narrator's internal dialogue is both touching and emotionally truthful. But after that, the book slowly declines to a mediocrity. The book initially would have been worthy of a three star rating, but then came the ending. Never have I felt so let down by an ending, and this was a very cheap cop out by an author who aparently couldn't find any better way to get his character out of the situation. He ends up taking the ending out of his characters hands to symbolize something more devine and spiritual, and only ends up making his climax very anticlamitic. My advice, if you must by this book, read up to the point when husband and wife are at the hospital and stop there.

...And Dean Koontz crosses over it, again and again, in "Hideaway".

'The dead stay dead'...Or do they? After all, the hardworking folks in the medical profession are making new advances all the time, saving lives everyday. Though sometimes they must ask themselves, is every life worth saving?

Certainly that's the case in this spell-binding novel where we track the lives of two people, miraculously brought back from the other side. One a hard-working family man, the other a sociopathic killer.

You'll get inside their heads, learn what they think and how they feel. Then, watch in horrid fascination as their lives gradually intertwine, like the threads of a spider's web, until at last they come together in the ultimate battle of good verses evil.

This was one of the most well-written psychological thrillers that I've ever read. Dean Koontz has the ability to make his characters come alive. He lets us know them, makes us care what happens to them. Then puts them on the brink of danger, making it impossible not to fear for their safety. And, that's what makes this book so impossible to put down. It's a must-read for fans and new readers alike.

Dean Koontz's Hideaway is a master piece and a must read. It is a super natural thriller that will take you on a roller coaster ride you will never forget. With twist and turns on every page this is arguable one of Dean Konntz's better works of writing. The plot of this book is amazing. It is easy to follow, unlike this review probably! But the pages of this book fly by without you noticing and soon you will be on your next Dean Koontz's novel. The books keeps you alert at all times, and you never lose interest in the book either.

If you have seen the movie "Hideaway" and thought that was scary. Well, the book goes into more depth and contains a whole lot more the movie couldn't offer. Hatch, the character in the book has an auto accident and flips his car into the freezing cold river. His body freezes and doctors bring him back, but that isn't everything he brings back with him. Hatch also brings back a psychic power that lets him see through the eyes of a serial killer. This serial killer is on the lose killing the perfect females for his perfect collection to bring him back to Hell.

This book would be perfect for any Dean Koontz fan or any horror book fans. The only down side to the book is if you have a weak stomach, becasuse the book is beyond explicit.

This was my first Dean Koontz book and I've been hooked on his books ever since. This is a story of a little boy and those that believe he may be the anti-christ. What makes this boy so special?? Well, besides the fact that his single mother loves him very much. Nothing...Or maybe something. Its Good versus evil. But, who is who??? This is a very fast paced book. The action scenes keep you rolling along and a break neck speed. Koontz writes for the common reader. His style is very easy to read and not bogged down with alot of metaphores that you can't understand. The only criticism of koontz is this...He does'nt seem to have a ending very well planned out. But, his books (Especially this one) are so gripping that you'll get over his weak endings. Unlike many books with weak endings, the other 90% of this book will keep you reading to see whats next.

The only novels that I have read by Mr. Dean Koontz are Shattered, The Eyes of Darkness, and Phantoms, and I just finished Servants of Twilight, which is easily his best book to date.

I wanted to read the book because the movie based on it was available to rent just 5 minutes away, so I decided to give the book a try. Wow, is it great!

What surprised me most was that Charlie, Christine, and Joey aren't just one-dimensional characters on the run from religious fanatics, but they're much more important, and I felt myself rooting for them ever so much toward the end. Even the relationship between Charlie and Christine seems somewhat real.

The villian Grace Spivey is written with such detail that I had nightmares about what she possibly looked like, just like Charlie!

The overall best thing about this book? It could REALLY happen. That's what makes it so frightening.

The Servants of Twilight is a masterpiece of horror and suspense, and I can't wait to watch the movie based on the book later today.

-Brian

I am a huge Dean Koontz fan, and I have thoroughly enjoyed most of the books I have read of his, but I thought this one stood out among them. In all of Koontz's books that I have read, I have found myself saying "Yeah right, this is ridiculous and could never happen". Even in my personal favorite Koontz novel, Lightning, i found many things unbelievable. But in The Servants of Twilight, Dean Koontz crafts a believable AND enjoyable storyline.

Christine Scavello has a young son, Joey, who is an exceptional little boy who is very well behaved, and never gets into trouble. That is until one day, after a routine trip to the supermarket, a crazed old woman begins following Joey, believing that he is the Antichrist. At first this sounds insane, but then you realize that religious cults can indeed be as crazy as this particular villain, Grace Spivey. Christine hires a PI, Charlie, to help her escape the looney woman, and as in all other Koontz novels, they fall in love. It's very interesting to see the story unfold from all angles. You see the book from the point of view of the villain and the victims, so it is much more interesting. The book has many twists and turns to bring you to the end, and believe me, it's worth it. I highly recommend this book to any Koontz fan!

I read a handful of Dean Koontz's books a while back and pretty much liked them. Then I got on to other writers and recently I bought a few of Dean Koontz's books again. I was VERY dissapointed with two of them (The Mask and The Bad Place) and I was almost going to give away the last one I had bought (Strangers.) Boy am I glad I decided to give it a try! This book was incredible. It took me quite some time to read due to the fact that I'm not a speed reader, :o), but it was very hard for me to put down, unlike most of Koontz's novels, I cared for the characters and genuinely were rooting for them, although they still had those distinct Koontz stereotypes (strong, handsome, perfectly in love.) The story line, though it couldn't exactly be labelled as a horror, was genuinely good. This book alone has made me think twice about judging a book by it's cover. The beginning starts off with a bang which is typical for Koontz books, and you automatically get hooked, wanting to know what's wrong with all of the characters and why. The ending was a tad bit predictable and somewhat slow, but good nonetheless...Dean Koontz shocked me with this one and I'm thinking about trying another one of his, but I'm sure it won't match the expectations brought on by this book. Go out and grab this book right now. Thank you :-)

I've just finished reading STRANGERS for the fourth time. And, undoubtedly, I'll read it again and again. When I checked out some of the other reviews I was astounded that some readers didn't like this story. They thought it was too long! Good Lord, it wasn't long enough! Or the ending wasn't feasible. Maybe it's because I love science fiction that I could appreciate the ending, and find it thoroughly believable. What happens in this story, dear ones, is that several people from varied backgrounds, who all come from different places, start manifesting strange symptoms that eventually draw them to a motel in the desert where they all stayed last summer. You see, something happened to them at the motel. And someone has erased their memories. However, like a bad penny, the memories start resurfacing and begin to affect each person: sometimes positively, sometimes negatively. I think Dean Koontz is at the top of his game with this story. His power of description is magnificent. And his ability to make you care for his characters is on the money. I just loved Ginger, the young Jewish surgeon who goes into a fugue state whenever something reminds her subconscious of the night her memory was erased. And Jorja, the Vegas waitress whose daughter is obsessed with the moon. Once again, Koontz's female characters show strength and resilience. His male characters aren't bad either. There's Dom, the writer, who wakes in the middle of the night in the closet and doesn't know how he got there, nor what he's so afraid of that he nails his windows shut while sleep-walking! And there's Jack, the thief, who just makes your heart ache when he has to say goodbye to his wife who has been in a coma for many years. I could go on and on about this thrilling story. But I won't because I want you to read it for yourself. If you like a story that grabs you by the seat of your pants and takes you for the ride of your life, a story that's written by a master of suspense who knows how to get your heart pumping, then this book is for you. I'm truly baffled by those negative reviews.

THIS WAS THE SECOND, AND ONE OF THE BEST DEAN KOONTZ BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK WAS PERFECT, I STILL DON'T KNOW WHY ITS NOT ON ALL THE TOP-LISTS FOR BEST SUSPENSE-SCIFI NOVELS. BECAUSE THIS IS KOONTZ'S FIRST BESTSELLER AND HE WAS NOT SO POPULAR AT THE TIME THAT THIS BOOK WAS WRITTEN, STRANGERS IS NOT RECOGNIZED AS MUCH AS HIS OTHER GREAT NOVELS EG. WATCHER, INTENSITY..BUT THAT DOSE NOT MEAN IT'S NOT AS GOOD. I CAN TELL ANYONE THEY WILL LOVE THIS BOOK, BECAUSE IF YOU HAVE EVEN SOME IMAGINATION, YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH IT, BY THE FIST SENTENCE. THIS ALSO HAS THE BEST ENDING EVER IN A DEAN KOONTZ NOVEL, YOU WILL NOT BELIVE IT.

STRANGERS IS ABOUT SEVERAL DIFFERENT PEOPLE WHO HAVE RECENTLY BEEN HAVING DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. ONE OF THEM IS SUDDENLY AFFRAID OF THE DARK..ONE JUST STARTS SLEEP-WALKING...ONE KEEPS ON HAVING BLACKOUTS AND DOSEN'T KNOW WHAT SHE'S DONE AFTER THE BLACKOUTS OVER...THE OTHERS HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS..BY THE END OF THE NOVEL THEY MEET UP AT THE TRANQUILITY HOTEL AND FIND OUT WHATS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM...ONE BY ONE EACH OF THEM JOIN THE LITTLE CLUB THEY HAVE AT THE HOTEL, AND BIT BY BIT THEY DISCOVER THEY'RE PROBLEM, AND WHEN YOU FIND OUT WHAT THE REASONS FOR THESE PROBELMS ARE...YOU WILL BE TERRIFIED....

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