Averaging more than two novels a year, dean koontz is a oneman factory of thrillers, horror stories, science fiction fantasies and more. Near fine in fine dj, us first edition, first printing hardcover signed and dated with a short inscription on the half title page. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. Usually i dive right in and dont surface for hours. 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 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. 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. 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. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. Wilderness, a darkly intriguing short story first published as an ebook original, was written as prelude to dean koontzs novel of mystery, suspense, a.
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. He was born and raised in pennsylvania and lives with his wife gerda. 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. Dean koontz audio books at simply audiobooks simply. In his spare time, he wrote his first novel, star quest, which was published in. In the year 1968 dean koontz released his first novel titled. Someone at work asked me how many books dean koontz had written. 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.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the whispering room. According to koontz in the afterword of a 2004 paperback reissue, he and an unnamed director developed the book into a screenplay independently. 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. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used. The whispering room never loses sight of the classic politicalscifithriller elements that make it so much fun to read. His books incorporate other genres, adding variety to each release. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. Dean koontz is one of a handful of writers whose name people recognize even if they havent read his work.
There are no copies for sale and none seem to have passed through ebay. Koontz is adept, however, at slipping in catholic truth exactly. Maybe i shouldnt say this, but ticktock is such a good story it is worth a hardcover price. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. The author was well into his 8book odd thomas series at that point. This is a list of every work written by dean koontz. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Bestselling author dean koontz discusses the meaning behind the title of the silent corner and the idea behind the story. The whispering room by dean koontz signed first edition book. The stories up to where no one fell first appeared in the reflector, a magazine issued by shippensburg university, pa. The moon is floating westward, the sea glimmering in its light.
His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but also frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. I wish id read this book when i first got out of the hospital. But, then again, i guess i also need it now with all the chaos thats going on in my life. Dean koontz was born in 1945 in everett, pennsylvania. 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. The book introduces, deucalion, a tattooed man of unknown origin who has traveled through centuries carrying with him a secret worse than death. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. The first book to enchant me was kenneth grahames the wind in the willows. It is one of the very best ever written by dean koontz if not his best in my opinion. This last book 4th is also rparticularly padded out. Koontz was dismayed that every executive had the same suggestion that the fictional aliens in ironhearts life story become real. 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. Look for new books by dean koontz, janet evanovich and don winslow. First edition uk hardback, 1995 headline book publishing.
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. This book has had three movies made with this story as the basis of the movies. Koontzs sleekest novel in yearsa swift psychospiritual adventure about a miracleworker and the woman who loves him. Dean koontz is the author of more than a dozen new york times no. Posted on september 30, 20 in authors al 3 comments. What power allows hero jim ironheart to divine imminent catastrophe, then compels him to. This could be something of a minefield but copies of this unassuming, slightly lurid paperback are pretty scarce. Much like how the stand is more or less considered stephen kings masterpiece among many other greats, what is koontzs best work. Koontz published his first book, star quest, a science fiction novel released as half of an ace double paperback, in 1968. Hes written more than 100 books, 14 of which have landed on the top spot of the new. Night relics 1994 ghosts trilogy, book 1 james p blaylock a first. He has written under a number of pseudonyms including david axton, leonard chris and brian coffey. But what makes these tales even more captivating are the elements of horror, fantasy, and suspense thrown in.
They then took it to various studios to pitch the project. This dean koontz book list is my attempt to pay tribute to a writer who has given me a lot of great memories. He was educated at shippensburg state college now known as shippensburg university. Writing the last third of a novel, i like to get to the keyboard early5. 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. His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. Bookreporter jane hawk, the compelling heroine of the silent corner, returns in another terrifying dean koontz conspiracy thriller, the whispering room.
But what i will do is completely recommend this book. The whispering room by dean koontz signed first edition book see all titles by dean koontz. Koontz wrote under a number of pen names earlier in his. More information about this seller contact this seller 16. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror. 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. This is the first koontz book that i have had to, with a sigh, force myself to read. I thought i was in the ballpark, but when i actually started looking up his publishing history, i was confounded. After graduating, koontz became a tutor and counselor for the.
If you like thrilling stories that stretch the boundaries of reality, then check out these books to read if you like dean koontz. Dean koontz books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. And the prose, as always in a koontz novel, is firstrate. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy.
The world is a machine that produces endless surprises and mysteries layered on mysteries. Movies based on books written by author dean koontz. 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. Never used, and ready to affix to your dean koontz book. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian coffey. Dean has published over a hundred pieces of work to date, mostly of the suspensethriller genre that heavily involve science fiction. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read reedsy. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list. Devoted, the highlyanticipated new thriller from new york times bestselling author dean koontz, is scheduled for release on march 31, 2020. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Prodigal son is the first novel in dean koontzs frankenstein series, a modern version of frankenstein set in the new orleans. I knew he wrote a lot, but i didnt know quite how much.
It was the first of over a dozen science fiction novels that followed. 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. 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. More information about this seller contact this seller 6.