Favorite Books by Dean Koontz

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Dean Koontz - Prolific Writer of tales of horror, mystery and suspense

Dean Koontz has been called a "horror" writer, a "mystery" writer and a "suspense" writer. He is all these things and more. Reading a Dean Koontz novel is like stepping into a strange universe, where the ordinary laws of nature do not apply. Just when you think you've figured out where he's heading, there's suddenly another unexpected bend in the road.

One book I just finished is The Husband, about a man whose wife is kidnapped and held for ransom, even though he is a landscaper and has no fortune. Through all the twists and turns, you find out the method to the kidnappers madness, which really has nothing at all to do with money. It keeps you guessing about the whys and wherefores.

I also recently read Mr. Murder, about a novelist who writes murder mysteries, who is attacked in his own home by someone who is his mirror image. This person says the novelist has stolen his life. No, the man is not his long-lost twin brother, and I will leave it at that. You'll have to read it to find out more.

Then, there's Dean Koontz' Frankenstein series, which keep me in anticipation of the next one to come out. The fifth book in the series was released Spring of 2011, and I am eagerly anticipating the reading. If you're interested in purchasing any of this series, or other Dean Koontz books, I have provided links to Amazon. They have all of them in stock.

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Dean Koontz Frankenstein series of books

Books by Dean Koontz that have kept me on the edge of my seat are the Frankenstein series. This is a collection, so far, of five books and each one is numbered so you can't go wrong. Pictured here is the fifth book in the series, The Dead Town.

Prodigal Son is #1, City of Night is #2, Dead and Alive is #3, Lost Souls is #4.

The theory behind the writing of the Frankenstein series is based on current events in medical and scientific fields. He does not re-write Mary Shelley's original novel, Frankenstein, but brings it into the modern world. Believe me, if you like Dean Koontz novels, these are the cream of the crop, but I'm not giving away anything else! Try the Frankenstein series for yourself.

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Dean Koontz Frankenstein Series

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What do you read?

Everyone has a favorite reading genre: mine happens to be horror fantasy mystery on the order of Dean Koontz and Stephen King, but following closely in second place are non-fiction or fiction based on real life events. What's yours, and why do you prefer it?

Which kind of books do you prefer to read?

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Horror fantasy mystery!

Non-fiction or fiction books

 

Dean Koontz

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For Horror Fans..........

TORMENT - A Novel of Dark Horror

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Interview with Dean Koontz

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Dean Koontz Information Links

Official Dean Koontz Website
Dean Koontz website listing his recent books
Wikipedia: Dean Koontz Biography
A biography of Dean Koontz.
Dean Koontz' theory behind Frankenstein series.
Not a re-write of Mary Shelley's original Frankenstein, this link provides information on reasons behind Dean Koontz' Frankenstein, as he brings the story into the modern world.

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  • John_Michael Mar 19, 2012 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    hi ... good info
  • scarlettohairy May 19, 2011 @ 12:32 am | delete
    I have only read one of Koontz's books and it was indeed scary. Great lens!
  • gottaloveit May 14, 2011 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    I loved The Watchers, one of Koontz early books where a Golden Retriever uses a scrabble board to communicate. I think my Australian Shepherd, Killian, read it too.
  • ByRoy May 12, 2011 @ 3:40 pm | delete
    Also enjoyed The Husband amongst others, currently reading Strangers, this has to be one of his best!
  • JoanneOtt May 7, 2011 @ 3:55 pm | delete
    I've heard of him, but haven't read any of his books yet. I think I would like them, since suspense and mystery stories are what interest me.
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