He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian coffey. But what makes these tales even more captivating are the elements of horror, fantasy, and suspense thrown in. Dean koontz is also my favorite author and i love to read his books. The taking you think this is a typical dean koontz book until you get to the twist at the end.
She has no patience for wearing her santa hat, prefers johnny mathiss christmas albums to those by either. As an avid reader and long time dean koontz fan, i couldnt wait to begin reading. Jun 04, 2012 the woodwork here is meant to look like an opening book, the pages of a book, explains koontz. The novel is scary, but not so scary youll need a bed to hide under, and even in its darkest moments, its full of hope. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books. 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 would say and watchers was my first dean koontz book and also my favorite. He intends to be the best damn hustler new york has ever seen. He was hardly an overnight success, but his long list of works is evidence of his popularity and longevity.
Ive been a fan of dean koontz s odd thomas books since the first one was released, many years ago. Today i finished dean koontz book the voice of the night. December 30, 2015 in featured articles top 10 horror novels of 2015 december. He is intermittent, he has a hard time sticking with difficult tasks for a long period of time. Jan 14, 2016 buy ashley bell first edition first printing by koontz, dean isbn. December 23, 2017 in authors mz thrift store finds.
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. Several viewers of the film noticed striking similarities between the plot of the film high tension and the plot of intensity. Dean is married to his wife gerda, and lives in southern california with their golden retriever. Be the first to ask a question about take a walk johnny. Do you think that dean koontz is a terrible author. He just released saint odd, the final book in one of his most popular series a series filled with stories inspired in part by. Visit us to find signed books by the author online today. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry.
Honoring his racial and musical heritage, young jonah bears seven middle names in homage to the africanamerican greats of swing music. When he was a senior in college, dean koontz won an atlantic monthly fiction competition and has been writing ever since. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. His books have sold over five hundred million copies in thirtyeight languages, and the times of london has. It is no surprise, then, that many of koontz s books have been adapted into movies. Johnny depps lookalike son jack is seen in rare photo as the teen celebrates his. I was working on another book, and into my head came the line, my name is odd thomas. His books are published in 38 languages and he has sold over 450 million copies to date. Koontz the taking if you want a book thats worth reading and you cannot put down read this. Koontzs launch book with bantam, and seize the night, with a concluding novel to come.
The silent corner ebook by dean koontz rakuten kobo. Thats the kind of feeling you get when you read a great thriller. Koontz s launch book with bantam, and seize the night, with a concluding novel to come. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Dean koontz is currently considered a single author. Order of dean koontz books dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. Read the silent corner a novel of suspense by dean koontz available from rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A tale mostly about love, with the best cast of characters ive ever read. Honoring his racial and musical heritage, young jonah bears seven middle names in. Never used, and ready to affix to your dean koontz book. I have read many more of his books since then, but this one is still my favorite. Dear faithful readers, best wishes for a wonderful christmas and holiday season from everyone here in koontzland.
See more ideas about dean koontz, books and books to read. It is no surprise, then, that many of koontzs books have been adapted into movies. The woodwork here is meant to look like an opening book, the pages of a book, explains koontz. Author dean koontz on odd thomas, rough childhood, california. Which writer is better, stephen king or dean koontz. Much like how the stand is more or less considered stephen kings masterpiece among many other greats, what is koontzs best work. The first novel in the new york times bestselling jane hawk series meet jane hawka remarkable new heroine certain to be.
If you like thrilling stories that stretch the boundaries of reality, then check out these books to read if you like dean koontz. Friends and neighbors and relatives have kindly gifted us with 864 pounds of candy, 621 pounds of cookies, 486 pounds of cake, 165 pounds of nuts, 94 pounds of cheese, and one box of marshmallow baby chicks with edible purple ribbons around their necks from. Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontz s novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. Dean koontz is the author of numerous bestsellers and horror classics, including watchers, phantoms, intensity, the odd thomas series, and dozens of others, with more than 450 million copies sold.
Here is a complete list of dean koontz movies by year. Deeply odd, like all of the odd thomas books, can be read as a standalone, but i recommend going back at some point and reading them all. Intensity was made into a twopart tv movie in 1997 that first aired in america on the fox network. The following is a personality profile of dean koontz based on his work. My grandmother introduced me to deans novels as a fifth grader, and i never looked back. This is the best koontz novel i have read in a very long time. Thats when i realize this book has the potential to screw up my top ten books of 2015 and that ashley bell. This dean koontz book list is my attempt to pay tribute to a writer who has given me a lot of great memories. After janes decorated husband commits suicide, she detects a noticeable uptick in suicides, prompting her to do a little research into the matter. Koontz wrote under a number of pen names earlier in his career, including david axton, leigh nichols and brian coffey. Star quest 1968 fear that man 1969 the fall of the dream machine 1969 the dark symphony 1969 hells gate 1970 soft come the dragons 1970 collection. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. She leaves her current city of new york to visit her ageing father atticus in maycomb. The author was well into his 8book odd thomas series at.
I will admit that i have not read his most recent booksid say that i. Available on january, 2015 in hardcover, ebook, and audio. I laughed so hard at one part of this book, because there is someone in this book that is afraid of johnny depp the way i am afraid of edward norton jr. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. I dont have the heart to tell her i stopped reading his stuff 15 years ago, so i have a storage container full of unread dean koontz books. Alas, after a few chapters i found myself a tad disappointed, thinking that this was just. I read some of his books many years ago when i was broke and living in a hostel, suffering from clinical depression. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used. 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. I have so many dean koontz favorites, and this one tops the list. The hugely anticipated finale in dean koontzs odd thomas series of seven books did not. I thought i was in the ballpark, but when i actually started looking up his publishing history, i was confounded.
In time, many of his novels were released as bigscreen movies. Praise for deeply odd and dean koontzs odd thomas series not since watchers has dean koontz created such an endearing and enduring character as odd thomas. They are the best i had thought i had read all of his books, but i find that i havent. Jan 14, 2015 dean koontz is one of the bestselling authors of all time. In the year 2008, dean was ranked as the sixth highest paid author, at an approximated 25 million dollars each year. Dean koontz is one of the most prolific suspense writers alive. Anyone who has read a dean koontz book will surely say he is a master at his work. Trixie originally was a service dog with canine companions for independence cci, a charitable organization that provides service dogs for people with disabilities. One of dean koontz s pen names was inspired by his dog, trixie koontz, a golden retriever, shown in many of his book jacket photos. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. They began as horror writers, and both have grown into something a great deal more, and anyone who thinks horror automatically at the mention of either name jest aint. I reread it regularly and i laugh and cry the same as i did that very first time. The long journey of dean koontz jeff zaleski dec 14, 1998 a snapshot depicts his boyhood home. In his final year a piece of his won a fiction competition held.
Read more about deans newest novel, the silent corner. Deans experiences with the program provided him with a new outlook on government, and politics in general. Dean koontzs popularity has helped him rank next to authors such as stephen king. May, 2011 someone at work asked me how many books dean koontz had written. All of them are little gems and the references to previous events will be clearer and the enjoyment of this newest entry, deeply odd, that much the greater. His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but also frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. New designs for home theaters by theo kalomirakis october 15, 2003. This is the first koontz book that i have had to, with a sigh, force myself to read. This interview first appeared on s the geeks guide to the galaxy podcast, which is produced by john joseph adams and hosted by david barr.
Dean koontz has been mentioning a book about ivy elgin since 2011. Rogers saint odd by dean koontz is the newest odd thomas novel to appear. Devoted, dean koontzs new thriller, tells the story of a dog who saves an autistic boy and his mother from being killed abcnews. Bookplate of dean koontz printed in red and green and boldly signed by koontz in black ink. More information about this seller contact this seller 7.
Im not going to give any spoilers of this book whatsoever. Friends and neighbors and relatives have kindly gifted us with 864 pounds of candy, 621 pounds of cookies, 486 pounds of cake, 165 pounds of nuts, 94 pounds of cheese, and one box of marshmallow baby chicks with edible purple ribbons around their necks. His books were so bad they were fun to read, but i lost about 60% of my intelligence after reading them. Reading king is a nearly completely different experience than reading koontz. Strange highways holds two novels, plus 12 novellas and short stories, all but the title novel published before but here tastefully if not totally rewritten. Best dean koontz books 79 books goodreads share book. Koontz asks real questions about the nature of good and evil. This book is the most wonderful of all the dean koontz books, and there are many to choose from but this one captured my heart many years ago. Dean koontz has published over 100 novels in many genres like science fiction, horror, and romance. Dean koontz on the humorous suspense writer you need to read. Koontz s other fiction very hit or miss mostly miss this past decade, the odd thomas books are consistently interesting, witty and captivating. Bestselling author dean koontz discusses his new heroine jane hawk and.
Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontzs novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. Nonetheless, the biggest achievement in dean s career has to be the privilege of scooping top positions on the new york best seller list as well as big screen adaptation of several of his books. One of dean koontzs pen names was inspired by his dog, trixie koontz, a golden retriever, shown in many of his bookjacket photos. Dean koontz books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Buy ashley bell first edition first printing by koontz, dean isbn.
May 11, 2015 explore cbk01s board everything dean koontz. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery. You left two poems out of your reproduction of the book of counted sorrows as a kind gesture to the reader so that we dont turn to butter or explode. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. 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. Written in koontz late mellifluent and reflective manner. Innocence is fueled by deep disgust with the worlds evils and hope for redemption. 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 thomas and frankenstein. This never registered with my mother, who continues to buy and mail me every new dean koontz paperback there are a lot of them.
Fear nothing moonlight bay, book by dean koontz book cover, description, publication history. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. Dean koontz was born in 1945 in everett, pennsylvania. Be the first to ask a question about gigolo johnny wells. More and more of the catholic world has been paying attention to dean koontz. This may just be the book dean koontz was born to write. He was educated at shippensburg state college now known as shippensburg university. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Orson bean, who died last week in a tragic accident, was kind, charming, whip smart, and wonderfully witty, but what i found most.
Watchers by dean koontz odd thomas by dean koontz intensity by dean koontz. See more ideas about dean koontz, my books and books. The author, most recently, of the city is a fan of marilynne robinson and cormac mccarthy. I knew he wrote a lot, but i didnt know quite how much. It is my newest favorite koontz book and i have read quite a few.
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