He mostly has written standalone novels, although he also is the author of a number of series, including the black bat mysteries mike tucker, moonlight bay, odd. Averaging more than two novels a year, dean koontz is a oneman factory of thrillers, horror stories, science fiction fantasies and more. It is one of my favourite books, and even after multiple readings it remains a brilliant book, that propels the read through its thrilling pages. Koontz published his first book, star quest, a science fiction novel released as half of an ace double paperback, in 1968. Bookreporter jane hawk, the compelling heroine of the silent corner, returns in another terrifying dean koontz conspiracy thriller, the whispering room. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. They then took it to various studios to pitch the project. Koontz is adept, however, at slipping in catholic truth exactly.
Posted on september 30, 20 in authors al 3 comments. Dean koontz books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Here, in place of the veinings of subplots and characters that enlivened his last three bestsellers the bad place, midnight, and lightning, koontz offers a single, enticing mystery. The whispering room by dean koontz signed first edition book.
However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. Perhaps koontzs leanest, meanest thriller, this initial entry in a new series introduces a smart, appealing heroine who can outthink as well as outshoot the baddest of bad dudes. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. The first book to enchant me was kenneth grahames the wind in the willows. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. But what i will do is completely recommend this book. Near fine in fine dj, us first edition, first printing hardcover signed and dated with a short inscription on the half title page. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. Dean koontz is one of a handful of writers whose name people recognize even if they havent read his work. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the whispering room. Much like how the stand is more or less considered stephen kings masterpiece among many other greats, what is koontzs best work. In an article dean koontz wrote for enregumen 8, a fanzine published in 1971, he admits to writing 30 pornographic books to build a healthy bank account. The stories up to where no one fell first appeared in the reflector, a magazine issued by shippensburg university, pa.
List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. This book has had three movies made with this story as the basis of the movies. Koontz wrote under a number of pen names earlier in his. It is one of the very best ever written by dean koontz if not his best in my opinion. The moon is floating westward, the sea glimmering in its light. More information about this seller contact this seller 6. If you like thrilling stories that stretch the boundaries of reality, then check out these books to read if you like dean koontz. I wish id read this book when i first got out of the hospital. Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontzs novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. In his final year a piece of his won a fiction competition held by atlantic monthly, which marked the beginning of his determination to become a writer. This dean koontz book list is my attempt to pay tribute to a writer who has given me a lot of great memories. December 23, 2017 in authors mz thrift store finds. Look for new books by dean koontz, janet evanovich and don winslow.
Dean koontz is an american author of horror and science fiction, many of his books have appeared on the new york times bestseller list with 24 reaching the number 1 position. According to koontz in the afterword of a 2004 paperback reissue, he and an unnamed director developed the book into a screenplay independently. And the prose, as always in a koontz novel, is firstrate. Bestselling author dean koontz discusses the meaning behind the title of the silent corner and the idea behind the story. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Koontz was dismayed that every executive had the same suggestion that the fictional aliens in ironhearts life story become real. The world is a machine that produces endless surprises and mysteries layered on mysteries. The whispering room by dean koontz signed first edition book see all titles by dean koontz. This could be something of a minefield but copies of this unassuming, slightly lurid paperback are pretty scarce.
This is the first koontz book that i have had to, with a sigh, force myself to read. There are no copies for sale and none seem to have passed through ebay. I knew he wrote a lot, but i didnt know quite how much. But what makes these tales even more captivating are the elements of horror, fantasy, and suspense thrown in. Maybe i shouldnt say this, but ticktock is such a good story it is worth a hardcover price. Night relics 1994 ghosts trilogy, book 1 james p blaylock a first. It was the first of over a dozen science fiction novels that followed. Writing the last third of a novel, i like to get to the keyboard early5. Someone at work asked me how many books dean koontz had written. I thought i was in the ballpark, but when i actually started looking up his publishing history, i was confounded. His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but also frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror.
Wilderness, a darkly intriguing short story first published as an ebook original, was written as prelude to dean koontzs novel of mystery, suspense, a. He was born and raised in pennsylvania and lives with his wife gerda. In the year 1968 dean koontz released his first novel titled. After graduating, koontz became a tutor and counselor for the. He has written under a number of pseudonyms including david axton, leonard chris and brian coffey.
Dean koontz is my all time favorite author and the book written by him that i love the most was watchers, i do however love all the writings my him that i have read so far. This is the 4th book ive bought in this series and i shoukd be givijbg 45 stars if it was all in one book but it isnt. His books incorporate other genres, adding variety to each release. Sadly, i have to say the same for this koontz book dean, are you being paid by the word there was just so much unnecessary verbage that the actual story line was hard to find, let alone get swept up in. Koontzs sleekest novel in yearsa swift psychospiritual adventure about a miracleworker and the woman who loves him. 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. This last book 4th is also rparticularly padded out. Dean koontz audio books at simply audiobooks simply. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition.
First edition uk hardback, 1995 headline book publishing. Usually i dive right in and dont surface for hours. The first one filmed, has the star as a teenager when in the book the male here is an adult in his 30s with of course a teenage female friend and the dog. The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read reedsy. Dean has published over a hundred pieces of work to date, mostly of the suspensethriller genre that heavily involve science fiction. He was educated at shippensburg state college now known as shippensburg university. Hes written more than 100 books, 14 of which have landed on the top spot of the new. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. In his spare time, he wrote his first novel, star quest, which was published in. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian coffey.
But, then again, i guess i also need it now with all the chaos thats going on in my life. Orson bean, who died last week in a tragic accident, was kind, charming, whip smart, and wonderfully witty, but what i found most. Theres something about writing with darkness beyond the windows that puts me in a magical mood. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list. The book introduces, deucalion, a tattooed man of unknown origin who has traveled through centuries carrying with him a secret worse than death. Dean koontz explains that the reason this book came out in paperback without first being published as a hardcover is because he felt the story was too short to expect readers to pay hardcover pricess. This was the first koontz book i ever read, and i have read it many times over the last 10 years. Dean koontz was born in 1945 in everett, pennsylvania. The whispering room never loses sight of the classic politicalscifithriller elements that make it so much fun to read. Prodigal son is the first novel in dean koontzs frankenstein series, a modern version of frankenstein set in the new orleans. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. The author was well into his 8book odd thomas series at that point. The author of numerous bestsellers, dean koontz, dubbed one of the master storytellers of this or any age, is the creator of odd thomas, the eminently likeable fry cook with occult powers. Thats the kind of feeling you get when you read a great thriller.
His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. Dean koontz is the author of more than a dozen new york times no. New york times bestseller jane hawkfictions most relentless, resourceful, stunning new heroinecontinues her battle against a murderous conspiracy in the riveting sequel to the silent corner. The taking, is by far my favorite koontz book, and perhaps one of my favorite thriller novels to date. The first book in the series, last years curious minds. One of those big, scary, colorful adventure stories. Devoted, the highlyanticipated new thriller from new york times bestselling author dean koontz, is scheduled for release on march 31, 2020. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy. What power allows hero jim ironheart to divine imminent catastrophe, then compels him to. This is a list of every work written by dean koontz. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used. Never used, and ready to affix to your dean koontz book.
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