However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. Dean koontz is one of the most prolific suspense writers alive. Order of dean koontz books dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. In one of the most dazzling books of his celebrated career, dean koontz delivers a masterwork of pageturning suspense that surpasses even his own inimitable reputation as a chronicler of our worst fearsand best dreams. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Quarter brown leather and marbled boards with titles stamped in gilt on the spine, without dust jacket as issued. One of my favorite koontz books three of my favorite koontz books are watchers, strangers and lightning, written one after another in the late 80s. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. Lightning and the voice of the night by dean koontz. A shocking lightning a bunch of genres this was the third novel that i read by dean koontz back in 1992. In the year 1968 dean koontz released his first novel titled.
Lightning by koontz, dean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Putmans sons, 1988 limited edition, 1 of 200 signed and numbered copies specially bound by denis gouey. In the lightning road, koontz has created the kind of scifi puzzle whose convoluted logic must be explained at every turn, and the. Lightning the face of fear the vision by dean koontz. Though the novels fall under the thrillermystery genres, they also feature some elements of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Still at that time 1992, i read the book in a spanish translated version since i was still in the process to be able to read on english. I picked up this book and the next in the series, forever odd, and thought sure, why. And a mysterious blondhaired stranger showed up just in time to save her from dying. It is no surprise, then, that many of koontzs books have been adapted into movies.
List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. A storm struck on the night laura shane was born, and there was a strangeness about the weather that people would remember. In lightning, koontz provides the fast paced, suspenseful storytelling he is known for, and well developed characters that you care about. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. His books incorporate other genres, adding variety to each release. Dean koontzs frankenstein is a collection of five books written by american bestselling author dean koontz. Although lightning is not ranked as one of my top 5 favorite dean koontz books, the novel surely has a home among the top 10. Signed by dean koontz along with a hand drawing of a lightning bolt by koontz. A storm struck on the night laura shane was born, and there was a strangeness about the weather that people would remember for years.
Unfortunately, the second half is getting too complicated and, for my taste, with too much time traveling. Dwyer, aaron wolfe, brian coffey, leigh nichols, owen west, richard paige, deanna dwyer, leonard chris, and david axton. This short list here are movies imdb did not have listed in their data base that are also dean koontz movies. He wrote a book called lightning that i liked, but others i read were, as they say, meh. A mission of mercy will lead odd through realms of darkness he has never before encountered, as he probes the longheld secrets of a sinister estate and those who inhabit it.
Years lateranother bolt of lightning and the stranger returned, again to. In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on the night laura shane was born. Dean koontz born july 9th, 1945 in everett, pennsylvania is an american author best known for his suspense thrillers. Dean koontz is a popular author of novels, short stories, and poetry in the united states, and has had fourteen of his novels reach the number one position on the new york times bestseller list, with several others reaching other positions. In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on. Dean koontz is truly one of the best story tellers and the first half of the book deserves even more than 5 stars.
His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Our impressive dean koontz audio book collection features all of the bestselling authors most popular titles including the the face, intensity and the eyes of darkness to name a few. He has written four series of novels, more than 80 standalone novels, and 74 works of short fiction. Its hard to have a list of dean koontz s best books without including watchers his 1987 novel which helped to push him further toward global success we meet travis cornell, an exdelta force operative who, amid a low point in his life, comes across a golden retriever in a canyon near his home. A chilling thriller full of suspense and shocking secrets new ed by koontz, dean isbn. Bestselling author dean koontz presents his most brilliantly thrilling novel of suspense. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Dean koontz books list of books by author dean koontz. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on the night laura. Dean koontz is a prolific american writer of fictional thrillerhorror novels. Dean koontz book lightningwas made into a tv movie in 2004 and aired on the usa network. Most publishers are happiest with a successful novelist when he or she writes the same book every time. I just finished the novel for a second time and would love to watch the movie. A storm struck on the night laura shane was born, and there was a. The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read reedsy. Search through our library to find your next great novel to listen to. He has spawned dozens of books in his real name and under aliases such as brian coffey, leigh nichols, k. I havent read dean koontz in years, and i wanted to see if id made a hasty judgment about him being not so good. The husband tba frankenstein 2004 phantoms 1998 hideaway 1995 whispers 1990 watchers 1988 the intruder 1977 there are a total of 18 movies. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry.
Dean koontz has written over 100 novels and short stories all books listed. Here is a complete list of dean koontzs books and writings under his name and all. Alas, not the inspiration for the critically acclaimed series starring kristen bell. Mel parker books and open road media mel parker books and open road media house of odd graphic novel 2012 nevermore.
Here are the 16 best dean koontz books of all time. The singular journey of odd thomas is approaching its unforgettable conclusion. Lightning is a beautiful story about the power each of us. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lightning. It was the first of over a dozen science fiction novels that followed. R dwyer, leonard chris, deanna dwyer, david axton, owen west, aaron wolfe and richard paige. People in the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on the night laura shane was born. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books. A 2003 reprinting includes a new afterword by the author, discussing editorial politics. But even more mysterious was the blondhaired stranger who appeared out of nowherethe man who saved laura from a fatal delivery.
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