First I read the book, then I read what the other reviewers had to say. Then I went back and checked the title and the author in case there were two Dean Koontz or two books entitled "From the Corner of His Eye". And then I realized what the problem was... all the reviewers who had downgraded this one were Koontz fans who expected a horror story (which this is not). Since I'm not a regular Koontz reader, I was not so easily disappointed.

But it's okay to cry, guys, I know the feeling well. I've suffered pangs of severe angst when reading Grisham's 'Painted House' to find there wasn't a lawyer in sight; or struggling all the way through 'Skipping Christmas' just waiting for the courtroom scene. Out of genre; out of sync it would seem.

Yet for me, From the Corner of His Eye was a charming, thought-provoking, here-a-smile-there-a-frown book whose only real negative was that it was a bit too easy to put down between chapters... oh yeah, and the twins did get just a bit tedious by the end... oh and I guess I'd have to agree that Barty and Mummy and the whole smiling happy-clan became just a bit too gooey by the end... oh and Cain was wopped too easily when he made his curtain call. Anything else? Not really; it was a good, steady, entertaining read, and I'll be quite happy to buy another Dean Koontz based on that one. So what was the problem, guys... other than Barty and Angel climbing a tree on their eighteenth birthdays when they should have been tucked up in bed?

From The Corner Of His Eye is another in the long list of compulsive page turners from Dean Koontz that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In many ways Koontz is at the top of his craft in his latest book. Not only is From The Corner Of His Eye is a top-notch thriller, it is perhaps his most emotionally powerful and complex book to-date -- describing themes such as love and hate, joy and terror and triumph and tragedy. Further, his cast of characters are so well-presented that many of them wiil stay in your mind long after you've finished the book. One factor, however, keeps me from giving From The Corner Of His Eye a 5-star rating. That is, Koontz focused so much of his effort on creating a narrative tour de force and many rich characterizations, he at times let the pace of the suspense slow down too much. The saying "Sometimes less is better" applies to this book. From The Corner Of His Eye, at 622 pages, probably would have earned 5-stars from me if it had been edited down to about 500 pages or so. Nonetheless, Koontz's latest book is well worth reading. Enjoy it!

If you've ever read Dean Koontz, you know you're in for a treat with this one. "From The Corner of His Eye" has got to be Koontz's best since "Watchers," and considering all the good novels he's written, that's saying a lot. "Corner of His Eye" features a lot of the stuff found in "Watchers": Humor, suspense, horror, science fiction, and characters you wished you knew personally--and some you're glad they're fictional!
The novel starts in the year 1965. Junior Cain is walking with his newly wed wife through the Oregon woods, when they come upon a cavern. There are fragile wooden stairs leading down into the darkness. Junior's wife goes first. She leans over the rail to get a better view. And Junior Cain pushes her over.
So begins an asault of evil. However, Cain soon relizes that there is someone, somewhere, whom he fears. Little does he know that that person is only a child--Barty. Born under stressful and tragic circumstances, Barty is said to have the most beautiful eyes in the world. As he grows you'll learn to love him. At the same time, Junior Cain goes through life knowing Barty exists, and vowing to destroy him.
And so follows a drama-filled novel that'll have you on the edge of your seat. Laugh when Junior is tricked again and again by a clever cop, and cry when Barty's struggles are brought to life. Packed with suspense, drama, action, humor, and quantom physics, Dean Koontz's "From The Corner Of His Eye" will leave you breathless.

For years Dean Koontz fans have been clamoring for the author to write a sequel to his most popular work; Watchers. This isn't it, but it is indeed a sequel. Seize the Night is an immediate follow up of Koontz's last book, Fear Nothing. Like its predecessor, Seize the Night is a first person account from Christopher Snow, sufferer of xeroderma pigmentosum, and native resident of Moonlight Bay, a small California town that had the misfortune of being home to a vast,now defunct, top secret military testing laboratory. Stricken with XP, an incurable(real life)genetic disorder, that renders a person EXTREMELY sensitive to any kind of ultraviolet radiation, Snow does battle with the myriad of consequences stemming from Fort Wyvern's untold number of failed experiments. Some of which are beginning to have frightening and large scale side effects. Armed with trendy surfer lingo, a motley assortment of resourceful friends, and two four legged companions with enhanced intelligence(a la Watchers), Christopher Snow faces a gene altering epidemic, savage troops of rhesus monkeys, and a new threat, the experiment gone way wrong--Mystery Train. We've seen the others before but the thing that actually induces fear is the slow realization of Mystery Train's purpose. Unlike Fear Nothing the second two thirds of Seize the Night are much more chill inspiring. After all, what are bioengineered monkeys compared to an irresistible, malignent 'place' pushing its way into our reality? As far as the writing style Dean Koontz has adopted for Moonlight Bay's adventures we must remember that he was very successful with it in his book Twilight Eyes, and he is more so here with the self-reflecting thought processes of Christopher Snow. One of Koontz's major influences was John D. Macdonald's Travis Mcgee storyline, and with good reason, those books are some of the most eloquently written, first person narratives in contemporary fiction. If at first, this sequel seems like a rehash of Fear Nothing stick with it, appreciate Snow's reflections, and by the middle of the story you will realize the something truly scary is happening in Lauderdale--oops!--I mean Moonlight Bay.

Continuing the adventures of Christopher Snow, Orson, Bobby and Sasha, "Seize the Night" moved so quickly I read it in one sitting. It was like a movie, experiencing everything in one night, but Koontz, as ever, goes beyond the mere adventure/thriller/horror theme.
Its predecessor, "Fear Nothing", brought us the story of what's happening in Moonlight Bay. "Seize the Night" focuses more on the friendship and emotions of the characters; we get to know them better (except Orson, who's kidnapped and hidden for most of the book). And these definitely are people I'd like to know, and have as friends!
The geek-speak and general banter worked for me - that's basically how my friends and I speak to each other, and that made the whole story more real. The surfer lingo was a plus. It made their conversations much more fun.
Koontz's message that love, friendship and caring for one's fellow man are the most important things in life is familiar to most of his readers - it's a theme he's carried through many of his books, such as "Watchers", "Strangers", "Intensity", "Mr Murder", etc. And his characterisation is as wonderful as ever.
As with his other books, I felt really comfortable with the characters, and I was concerned about what would happen to them. And the pace of the book, the scary situations, the action and adventure added to the thrill!
The monkeys are back and as aggressive as ever, if not more so, while the mysterious figure from "Fear Nothing" shows itself, although it's as much of a mystery as ever (and a reminder of the Outsider in "Watchers". The way in which the residents of Moonlight Bay are changing is described more fully, and the way in which it's changing people who were "good" guys in "Fear Nothing" into villains is made chillingly clear.
In fact, this book seems more like a movie on paper!
I can't wait to see what the third installment will bring, and how the world will end in Mr Koontz's hands.
One thing, though - try to read "Fear Nothing" before you read this book. That's where the characters are developed. "Seize the Night" is written with the understanding that the reader has met them all before, and has learned the basis of the story. Trust me, it'll make far more sense!

A shockingly strange novel yet it was made real by the artistic and imaginative writing of Dean Koontz. As in many of his books, the story starts slow in the first two chapters, but it gains speed as it progresses, and eventually becomes difficult to catch up with the action because you'll find yourself having to skip a few lines as a result of a build up of anticipation.

His characters, as usual, will capture your heart. Dean attributes uncommon traits to them, taking them almost to the extreme. The hero has XP, which limits him to living in darkness, and his best buddy, Bobby, is the coolest, most laid back, placid, and yet interesting character I have ever encountered in any novel. I didn't want the story to end because it was like parting with some very dear friends!

Dean likes to mess with your nerves. He sets you up to believe something weird or scary is about to happen, then half of the time breaks the suspense with sarcasm. His weapon in this novel is his hero's imagination, which he uses to manipulate your nerves. The dialogue is captivating - achingly funny in occasions where you need a laugh - and indeed so real.

This book deserves more than 5 stars. You don't have to be a science fiction fan to enjoy it for I certainly am not. Dean has the ability to scare the living daylight out of you and still keep you laughing. Honestly, I could keep on writing about all the wonders of this book, so do yourself a favor and read it. I sure hope there will be a sequel. Speaking of sequels, this novel is itself a sequel to 'Fear Nothing'. It may be worthwhile to read that one first.

I really enjoyed the book, it kept me very interested. Dean Koontz is truly the only author I enjoy reading. I have read several of his books, this was just as suspenseful as the last. The characters were developed well, and you wanted to follow each and everyone. When the ending came, it was hard to put down. But it was somewhat disappointing becuase the story just ended. All the developement into the charaters was great, but then Koontz let you down without following through to completion.

My question is what happened to Ellen? Does Amy and Joey really ever understand why they had to live through that night?

If you're looking for a book that teases the imagination this is definitely the book.

The Funhouse was my 9th Koontz book - and as usual, I started reading with high expectations. However, those expectations were cooled a bit when I read in the preface that this was "not quite the best o' the best".

After having read it, I felt as always when reading Koontz: good, thrilled... and not disappointed. But: in some way, there WAS something missing. The usual breathtaking Koontz-style wasn't quite there in the degree, I'm used to. The book was good, but it's hard to point a finger at what was wrong...

Yes, I enjoyed the book - and yes, I was a bit dissapointed. THe book was worth reading though, and if we think about the fact that The Funhouse was one of his first, it's not so bad at all. I know, I wouldn't even come close after a lifetime of writing!

In my oppinion, this book fully deserves a 7 - which is three below my rating for all other Koontz books I've read - which isn't that bad at all, don't you think!

I am a Freshmen at Lewiston Highschool, in Lewiston Maine.
I was reading The Funhouse for a book report at school.
I have always been a pretty religious person, but when I read this book I saw how over obsessive Ellen Harper was about her religion. I couldn't believe that she had the nerve to treat her perfectly healthy children as if they too were monsters inside. I feel that Amy showed a lot of courage to stand up to her mother the day she told her she was pregnate, but Ellen with the little trust and love she has for her children began to beat Amy as if it were the monster she gave birth to before. This book shows just how lucky some of us are to have supporting parents. I think this book is a must read. It is exciting, but the ending leaves you wondering what happened. This was by far the best book I read and I am planning to read more by Dean R. Koontz.

...well 2 out of 3 isn't bad. The book followed a typical Koontz pattern and the climax was somewhat predictable. Still, page for page, chapter for chapter, the book kept me interested enough to keep turning its pages. In my own book records, I give it a 7 out of 10 with the intent of keeping this book to re-read a few years down the road. Certainly, not a waste of time to read. In fact, the book is somewhat disturbing in the mental images it can evoke. Get it !

OK... KOONTZ HAS WRITTEN ABOUT GENETICS BEFORE (AND CONTINUES TO DO SO...HENCE, THE CHRISTOPHER SNOW BOOKS.) BUT, I PERSONALLY LIKE THIS BOOK EVEN BETTER THAN WATCHERS (TRANSLATION...IT'S SCARIER!) Eric Leben is a truly frightening villain... he wasn't well glued together before his death and self-imposed resurrection, but he becomes (literally) a monster upon his return. The "shadow fires" of the book's title are psychologically chilling. Leben is definitely one of Koontz's best villains...and that says a lot. He's certainly more interesting than Candy, the vilain of The Bad Place...which nonetheless remains my fav Koontz novel. Anyway, if u are looking to get chills, th is is the book for u. Just realize the book is a bit slow in places. it definitely could've been tighter. BUT the supporting characters in this book are great... especially THE STONE and the sadistic federal agent... Sharp, i believe his name was. so pick this one up... and prepare to be spooked. :)

Originally written under the pen name of Leigh Nichols, this book tells of a love triangle gone horribly wrong. Rachel Leben has been separated from her brilliant husband for months. Eric Leben is a genetic scientist whose main obsession is youth. Rachel has become tired of her older husband's obsessive lifestyle and is wanting a divorce. After a violent argument, Eric storms out into the street and is killed when he is hit by a truck. Horrified by the situation, Rachel reluctantly leans on Ben Shadway, a man that she is falling in love with. But their nightmare has only just begun. There are signs that Eric isn't dead, that he is coming after Rachel with a rage that goes beyond anything human. Now Ben and Rachel must run, not just from Eric, but from a terrible secret that the government is well aware of.

Like many of his other books, this story has deep, complex characters, heart pounding action, and thrilling suspense. A fast paced read, this tale keeps you riveted until the very end. The only complaint I have with the story is that all the loose ends in the story were all tied up in a very brief climax. (Almost as if a time limit was up and the story had to be finished right now.) Other than that it was quite enjoyable.

Night Chills is a look into the human mind and what drives it. The novel is about an intelligent man named Ogden Salsbury, a misogynist at the same time, who has developed a drug that, when ingested, will allow him to control a person's mind. With the help of multi-millionaire Leonard Dawson he dumps it into a town's water supply. With one simple phrase he can control whoever drank the water's mind.

I was surprised by this book. There are some extremely startling and disturbing scenes such as when Ogden controls a blond woman named Brenda and forces her to masturbate in front of him. There's also the fact that Koontz develops the villains in this novel more than the good guys. And while that was an intriguing aspect it also hurt the story. I felt like I wanted to root for Paul, the novel's "hero". You certainly want Salsbury to pay for all the people he hurt and killed but there wasn't enough characterization of Paul to actually like him.

There is certainly a lot of sexual material in this book concerning rape and will offend, possibly even repulse, many people. However, for those who can handle the material may find it a thought-provoking, albeit flawed, but still interesting novel about the human psyche.

I must admit, this book may not be for everybody, but out of every Koontz book I've read, this has been the best. At times it does get very explicit and not everyone enjoys that. I thought it was very interesting though the way he used the sublminial messaging not just to rule over the world. Its the one book that I've read where I wanted the bad guys to win.

This book deals with the interesting topic of subliminal messages. It kept me up late nights with my eyes glued to the pages. The characters are developed well, and the suspense is excellent. One of my favourites from Koontz. If you are a Koontz fan, or a fan of any good book, than this is a book for you.

I have always wanted to read a novel that had it "all". One that is fast passed and exciting, with a hint of romance and mystery. I finally got my wish when I found this book. Koontz did a great job of relaying a very complicated plot. A young boy, Danny, dies in a terrible bus crash. Well, at least that is what everyone thought. A year later, he comes back and tries to let his mom know what she had suspected all along, he wasn't really dead. Using the themes of hope and heart over mind, Knootz instantly makes his readers empathize with the characters. I found myself unable to put the book down because I cared so much about what was going to happen to and with the characters. I definitely urge anyone who can read to do so with this book. It is a must for everyone.

This is the Koontz I love--this is the Koontz that wrote Intensity, not Fear Nothing. Why can't he always right this well? The premise is a staple to Koontz--a government science lab and the results of their expierements. The result is a strong novel of suspense and horror set in vegas and packed with emotion. This is the first "adult horror" novel I ever read and I still think it is a particularly good one. It is the book that helped me bridge the gap between Young Adult and Adult years ago (no, not R.L. Stine... I started reading the better end of YA Fiction early on.) The story opens with a mother still grieving the loss of her son a year ago in a scouting accident; after thinking she sees him in a car, strange things start to happen which point to the possibility that he's still alive.

A good read.

Dean Koontz never disappoints. Some of his books might be a little far-fetched (science fiction plots), but most always they are a great read.

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the characters and I was on edge most of the time, wondering what will happen next.

If you like mystery or you're a Koontz fan, read this book.

Not sure whether to give it 4 or 5 stars, because last night I decided to read a chapter of this book to tire my eyes out a bit, and ended up reading until 4 in the morning, having got myself into the condition of being too freaked out to dare to go to sleep! What caused this reaction was the whole part involving visiting the past, and when Shep started going "we're all cold. We're all cold." I found the portrayal of Shep's autism very interesting and, having only seen Rainman and being no expert, it seemed quite believable. Koontz' last book also dealt with different disabilities and mad scientist who thought he knew what's best for the world, and the disability parts I find very interesting. If there's one thing Dean is good at it's building amazing characters. I also found the nanotechnology idea interesting, never having come across that before. I also LOVED the psychic stuff being fascinated with all that, and I don't CARE how many people have written about it, it never gets old with me. I LOVE the new spiritual aspect of his more recent books, however much I love the older stuff too. I have found the newer ones to much more influential and inspirational to my life, and this one is no different.

A few criticisms though, to warrant the lack of 5th star...firstly, Dean, what is going through your head with these names? Parish Lantern? Lincoln Merriweather Proctor? Leilani Klonk? Are you feeling quite ok? Secondly, I know Koontz is often critisized for his over-usage of intelligent canines but I love them and there isn't one here. Finally, the ending of this book was, as I have found with most of his others recently, to SILLY! The Moonlight Club?? It sounds like something from Enid Blyton or something! I will say that this ending does not drag on as much as some others, and doesn't seem as rushed, just...pointless. So, getting better.

I love you Dean.

I am at awe of Dean Koontz. His stories never cease to continually meet and surpass my expectations. The beauty of his written word is awe-inspiring. "The expired day lay buried in the earth, in the asphalt. Unseen but felt, its ghost haunted the Arizona night..."

As with his last novel "One Door Away From Heaven," Koontz has taken us on a spiritual journey wrapped inside a fast paced, page turner that leaves you with hope for the human race. It introduces us to three unlikely travelers. Dillon O'Connor, an artist who believes there is beauty in everything; his autistic brother, Shepard, who loves puzzles and Charles Dickens; and, Jillian Jackson, a struggling stand-up comedian who believed hope and hard work could win everything she wanted.

The trio are thrown together by a set of circumstances that are as terrifying as they are bizarre. They are all infected with an unknown substance that leaves then struggling to understand new and often times scary "powers." Now they must out run a group of highly trained and deadly assailants as they search for the nature and creator of the unknown substance ruling their lives.

I wish that I had Mr. Koontz's talent with the written word so that I can convey the impact his novels have on me. I think that the new direction his stories are taking is a breath of fresh air.

I hope you too, will love "By The Light Of The Moon." I certainly did!!

Dylan O'Connor (an artist), his autistic brother (Shepherd), and Jillian Jackson (a strugling comedic) were injected with some "stuff" by a "mad scientist/doctor". The "stuff" has some fascinating effects either positive or negative or even both. They are merely trying to survive by some mysterious group of people trying to murder them, maybe because they have been effected by this so called "stuff". All characters have an interesting pasts.

I'm certainly saying that BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON is worthy of your time. Like koontz says "it is an exercise in pace.", the story moves along as smoothly as waves crashing down a beautiful ocean while the sun is setting down and going to sleep into the deep deep darkness. As all of the koonts novels, characters are lovable and believeble just like the story itself. The way dean koontz word his stories and paragraphs are beautiful and gauranteed to send a little tingle down or maybe up your spine. Koontz is improving book-by-book. Besides thriller, horror, action and all the koonts genre this book is simply funny at times. In BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON, koonts shows more of his comedic sight of things and his sense of humor to make the book come alive with every genre you can think off. But also besides entertaining this book also has the deep meanings of human beings and life, like other koontz book, which was profoundly felt by me. This book is packed with tons of beautiful metaphorism and similieness, which sometimes are hard to understand but most of the time just amazing.

As many fans would say "sometimes the early koontz is the best koontz", which is true because koontz has changed and his early books are classic and the best. But he has improved in many ways and is one of the best. But sneaky koontz has bunch of tricks up his sleaves and he's gonna spit out more classics in the future to come.

BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON will be a instant classic and might be one of koontz best work to date. If you are a koontz fan, it is a must read for you. If u like interesting thriller/horror/suspense genre with a little bit of humor sprinkling it is a must read for you. If you want a book that moves fast and is extremely hard to put down then cancel all your plans and read this. If you want to be touched emotionally..read it. Basically everyone should read it...it is a satifying read because as always and once again Dean Koontz makes yet another brilliant entry in the anals of classic suspense. :)

As an avid reader of Dean Koontz' novels, I was more than a little disappointed as I "plowed" my way through this tepid "ice-venture". Koontz has always been great at character development and creating gut-churning suspenseful plots, but with "Icebound", he came up about 25 blocks short of an igloo.

Granted, it was a quick read, but very predictable and basically lifeless. The characters were tough to like and even harder to figure out at times. What's the deal with George Lin, anyway? And, way too much time was spent dissecting the problems of the Russian submarine commander.

Hopefully, this won't be your first venture into the world of Dean Koontz because the man is a great writer! Dont' let this book stop you from reading some of his "classics". The list is long, but I definitely recommend "Watchers", "Strangers" (The Dean Koontz version of "The Stand"), "Mr. Murder", "Shattered" "Whispers" and "The Servants of Twilight". Any of these terrific "reads" are a great way to start your Koontz collection.

Not every hit can be a home run, can it, Deano?

When I read the back of the book -- the author's comments -- I was pleased to find that what Koontz intended with the style of this book meshed with what I picked up while reading it: namely, that although this novel has many of the same elements as other Koontz works, there's a cross-pollination of other genres involved. Partly a Maclean thriller taking place on a giant iceberg floating away with a party of scientists (who plan to blow up the berg for fresh water down south), part 'Hunt for Red October' (a Russian submarine is involved when the scientists become trapped on the berg), this novel includes a few too many characters and plotlines. The lead characters of Harry and Rita are well-rounded, but the inclusion of a murderous fellow scientist who may be targeting a Kennedyesque member of the team is not explored enough -- or really, even necessary. The fact that the scientists are trapped on an iceberg, with only so many hours before it's blown up is drama enough. The Russian submarine subplot is okay, and its captain gets a good character sketch, but the descriptions of how the sub works wander into Clancy territory too much. I think the best, and most claustrophobic, part of the book is at the end; not to give too much away, but the scuba scene is gripping enough without any embellishment. I would recommend this book as a good 'beach' book -- it would certainly cool you off...

First of all, I'm a great Koontz fan. He is a superlative writer, and this early book--updated by the author--is an example of his extraordinary talent. FEW writers can combine great adventure and plot WITH excellent characterization. Koontz is a master of doing just this.

Icebound is a departure from Koontz's horror genre. This is strictly a techno-thriller. The action is nonstop--never a dull moment, and all very, very well done. It is about a group of scientists who are carrying out an assignment in the arctic...very believable scenario, I might add. As a result of severe weather storm conditions and sub-oceanic quakes, a large chunk of ice breaks off and they find themselves stranded on an iceberg upon which they had implanted explosives scheduled to go off in 12 hours. There are no American ships that can rescue them because of their distance and the severe weather. Only a Russian sub on a clandestine mission is close enough and has the ability to possibly rescue the team of scientists.

The stories of the men, especially the submarine captain, make you really care about the outcome. Although Koontz, in his afterword, is humble enough to diminish his technological detail as compared with a Tom Clancy, I found the whole thing so real that I was there! I love submarine adventures and to me, this numbers with the best of them.

Noteworthy is the graphic detail of what it must be like to work in such an extreme environment. The descriptions of the arctic and the weather conditions are awesome. Even the death scene where one man dies through drowning is so realistic I could imagine vividly what it felt like to die this way.

On top of the natural perils they face, there is a one twisted mind with them who is obsessively determined to commit murder. This portion of the story is also very well executed.

In short (I should have said this some paragraphs back!), I can find nothing negative to say about this story or writing style. I read it at breakneck speed because it was so riveting. I heartily recommend this book to not only Koontz fans but to anyone who enjoys a techno-thriller.

If you're looking only for a supernatural horror story, this is not the ticket. But...if you love Koontz's immense talent and want to read an exciting thriller, have at it!

I've read about 5 of Laymon's books and I loved them all. Island is no exception. I LOVED this book. The world lost a literary great when Laymon passed away.

Rupert Conway is the teller of this story. He's thought that when his girlfriend asked him to come on a family vacation, he'd have a time of his life, an adventure he'd never forget. He was right about that. After the boat explodes, the girl's family and Rupert swim to an island. There's plenty of fresh water and food...and a killer. The killer plans to kill off one by one so the killer can put his sick and twisted plan into action.

Laymon is such a talented writer. He had the ability to keep the reader glued to the page with many plot twists and turns. Many times I'd tell myself that I'd just read to the end of the chapter, then go to bed. Well, that didnt' work. I read this 504 page book in just two days. I dare anyone to start this book and try to put it down. Guess what, ya can't.

Laymon also can create characters you care about and want to read about. Laymon created wonderful characters in Rupert and Connie. What's typical in Laymon's writing, is that you even care about the chatacters that are bad. The reader will want to get to know all of them, want to know everything about them.

I know people who like to skim through a book to get the "feel" of it. Don't do this with that book. If you do, you may run into spoilers and ruin the book.

I can't say enought good things about this book. If you start it, I know you'll love it. You won't be sorry.

Obviously, this one is not for everyone. For a big book, I read this in almost two days. Its the story of a boating trip gone awry when a group of people are having a picnic on a supposedly deserted island. When the boat blows up, they are all stranded there. This one is narrated by a horny teenage boy named Rupert, who is trying to survive, save his women and sneak peeks at them. I found this one to be suspenseful, spooky and funny at the same time. I have known guys like Rupert so I didn't find his sex-obsessed mind to be all that unbelievable.

If you want to read Laymon novels, you must be warned that the narrator is always horny, the women always end up naked and there is campy fun elements that add to the book. In Island, everyone ends up in the nude including the guys, the plot is strange and its one heck of a ride. A lot of people didn't like this, but I did. If you are into the more literary horror, you won't enjoy this, but if you like horror that is funny and you don't offend easily you'll love it.

Richard Laymon was one of the funnest writers in horror. Island reminds me of one of those late night Cinemax films, but at the same time, it draws you in.

Good, campy fun, but frightening and spooky at the same time.

This is one of the greatest books i have ever read. Yes it is a disturbing book and not everyone would like it. But it is suspenseful and funny. If you like Koontz, King you you love Laymon. He is greaT!

Winter Moon would have been better as a short story. The first 300 pages are unnecessary drek. The characters are pathetic and bland (and does anyone else notice Koontz seems to have the same 3 main characters in nearly all of his novels? There's the heroic, faithful male, the strong female, and the young, innocent child). The story has real potential, as most of Koontz's novels do, but it is wasted in bad writing. It really seems like there was no editing at all, or if any, sparse and uninfluential. The book doesn't seem unsalvagable, but, unfortunately, it was left in a wreck on the beach. I would recommend against reading it.

I really enjoy reading a book that can give me a hair raising scare. In this story by Dean Koontz "Winter Moon." I get that effect.

This is a story about a family that falls on hard times and gets a chance to start their life anew in a seemingly perfect piece of heaven. The story starts out running in the first chapter, but then slows down to an almost Hitchcock quality. You don't actually see any monsters, but the suggestions and impressions that Koontz leaves you with get your imagination rolling 100 miles an hour. Koontz really hit a nerve here, by allowing the reader to use his/her own imagination in picturing what evil lurked around the corner, it was far scarier than if he just revealed it outright. When the creatures finally appear and your fears are confirmed its pretty heart racing.

My only complaint about the whole story is that it ends too abruptly and with a lot of unanswered questions. These creatures use mind control, but why are some affect and others not? Did they finally destroy it at the end or is it just hiding waiting to strike again? It leaves you with the idea that there should be a sequel.

Being an avid fan of Dean Koontz, I've read my share of his novels. But Winter Moon takes the cake. Koontz's writing in the book is superb. There are a few flaws (Anson Oliver's shooting spree and the events at Quartermass Ranch aren't linked together too well), but everything else makes up for it. Two more notes: I finished reading the book in about two days. You'll hopefully like it as much. Also, the part where Ed finds evidence (dirt, fabric) of the "intruder" is trully creepy. I couldn't sleep!