His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in deans writing. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. Chyna, who was abused and neglected by her mother as a child, finds that the templeton house provides. The return of sherlock holmes full audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle duration. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books. Koontzs familiar theme of lifes victims defying the odds emerges here as forcefully as it does in sole survivor and intensity, but snows physical limitation gives it a more dangerous and. Intensity has been filmed by peter gubers mandalay entertainment as a miniseries for the fox network and is scheduled to air in the spring of 1997. Watchers is supposedly one of dean koontzs classics. Quotations by dean koontz, american author, born july 9, 1945.
If there were speed limits for the sheer pulseracing excitement allowed in one novel, velocity would break them all. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Chyna shepard is a college student visiting the family of her friend, laura templeton, for a long weekend. Feb 21, 2018 the return of sherlock holmes full audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle duration. The triplepane floortoceiling windows of hollisters study frame the rising plain to the west, the foothills, and the distant rocky mountains that were longago born from the earth in cataclysm, now dark and majestic against a sullen sky. Dean ray, 1945publication date 1995 publisher new york. Text is legible but may be soiled and have binding defects. A short biography of the author of the odd thomas novels article malcolm stone, july 29, 2014. Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. The first book i read was intensity, which is still my favorite of the two. While maybe a slightly overrated, this is most definitely a solid book all around.
A killer seeks out a man claiming his identity has been stolen. Dean koontz books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Books about dean the collectors guide to dean koontz. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels.
Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontz s novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian. Chyna traveled home with laura for spring break and while. Mandalay and fox will team up again to develop dean s latest work of fiction, sole survivor. A selfproclaimed homicidal adventurer, vess lives only to satisfy all. Dean koontzs unique talent for writing terrifying thrillers with a heart and soul is nowhere more evident than in this latest suspense masterpiece that pits one man against the ultimate deadline. Intensity by dean koontz in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. I discovered dean koontz is a christian by reading his brilliant introduction to a rat is a pig is a dog is a boy by wesley smith. Koontz was dismayed that every executive had the same suggestion that the fictional aliens in ironhearts life story become real. Dean koontzs frankenstein book one prodigal son by dean koontz and kevin j. Mystery, thriller past midnight, chyna shepard, twentysix, gazes out a moonlit window, unable to sleep on her first night in the napa valley home of her bes. They then took it to various studios to pitch the project. With a new afterword by the author, this classic koontz titleone of his most popular and acclaimed novelsfeatures stunning new cover art.
Intensity by dean koontz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Koontz wrote under a number of pen names earlier in his. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used. A murderous sociopath, edgler forman vess, has entered the house, intent on killing everyone inside. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read intensity.
I got two dean koontz books for xmas, because i heard he was a good suspensehorror writer, and i was tired of just reading stephen king. A murderous sociopath, edgler foreman vess, has entered the house, intent on killing everyone inside. Dean koontz has once again written a jolting work of fiction that is sure to rise to the top of the bestseller list. According to koontz in the afterword of a 2004 paperback reissue, he and an unnamed director developed the book into a screenplay independently. This book is an amazing romp through the mind of a psycho killer and a girl who tries hard not to be one of his victims. I decided to read koontz own work for the first time because i wanted to see how his worldview comes through in his fiction. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. It starts off with travis cornell, of santa barbara california, wandering around in the woods where he meets a. A young woman staying as a guest in a napa valley farmhouse becomes trapped in a fight for survival with a selfproclaimed homicidal adventurer, and races to warn. Deans father, raymond koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother.
May 12, 2010 past midnight, chyna shepherd, twentysix, gazed out a moonlit window, unable to sleep on her first night in the napa valley home of her best friends family. Simple as a snaplock, the story relentlessly lives up to its titleeven the flashbacks rise above filler as they allow slight easings before the next plot lurch. Intensity book by dean r koontz 18 available editions. Past midnight, chyna shepherd, twentysix, gazed out a moonlit window, unable to sleep on her first night in the napa valley home of her best friends family. Since at this time i have not read enough of his books, i can not compare it to many others. Intensity by dean koontz meet your next favorite book. 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. A selfproclaimed homicidal adventure, vess lives only to satisfy all appetites as they arise, to immense himself in sensation, to live without fear, remorse or limits, to. The book never slows down pitting hunter against prey in mind bending situation after situation. Intensity is a novel by the bestselling author dean koontz, released in 1995.
Mandalay and fox will team up again to develop deans latest work of fiction, sole survivor. Exceptions to this exist, of course, but those two titles seem to get the most love amongst his fanbase. His flesh was the ultimate miracle of science, artificially created and completely self sustaining. This is only the second book koontz has written from a firstperson point of view, and the ploy works well. Dec 12, 2015 intensity by dean koontz in doc, fb2, txt download e book. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire.
In innocence, dean koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate with readers forever. Many were re released under his dean koontz name in later years. A selfproclaimed homicidal adventure, vess lives only to satisfy all appetites as they arise, to immense himself in sensation, to live without fear, remorse or limits, to live with intensity. Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontzs novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. Chyna, a beautiful 26yearold girl, cant get herself to sleep and looks out her window, talking to the moon. Odd thomas series, frankenstein series, plus all other. Koontz s familiar theme of lifes victims defying the odds emerges here as forcefully as it does in sole survivor and intensity, but snows physical limitation gives it a more dangerous and. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. This is her very first night in her bffs familys home.
Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or. The only friend she ever knew and trusted was laura. Read by scott brick 7 cassettes or 9 cds unabridged publisher. His childhood had a strong influence on his writing as he grew older. Past midnight, chyna shepard, twentysix, gazes out a moonlit window, unable to sleep on her first night in the napa valley home of her best friends family. Dean koontz was born in july of 1945, a month before world war ii ended in the pacific. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Chyna shepard had a very hard and emotionally distressful upbringing and she opened up to no one. Watchers is supposedly one of dean koontz s classics.
Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. Two genetically altered life forms break loose from a topsecret government lab. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. A murderous sociopath, edgler foreman vess, has entered the house, intent on killing everyone. Ask any dean koontz fan what their favorite koontz book is, and the answer you will likely get is watchers, or maybe odd thomas. Here is a list of dean koontz books and writings from his pseudonyms by year. 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.
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