Dean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirits of their goldens, Trixie and Anna.
"Compelling and enthralling."--New York Journal of Books
"Mind-blowing. . . [a] gripping series . . . a thrill ride. [Dean
Koontz is] able to distract you for hours."--Bookreporter "Koontz
is on another roll with a new series that boasts a juicy premise
and a compelling star. . . . Pure gold."--Booklist "Koontz
continues the incredible saga of the robust character of Jane Hawk,
and it's as terrific as the others in the series."--Associated
Press
ACCLAIM FOR DEAN KOONTZ AND THE JANE HAWK NOVELS "Beautifully
plotted and written with notable care and flair . . . spellbinding
. . . The Hawk series . . . is among [Koontz's] best
work."--Booklist (starred review), on The Crooked Staircase
"Unrelenting . . . [Jane] rivets readers' attention. Michael
Crichton fans and thriller aficionados who appreciate a fierce
female protagonist . . . should be urged to meet Jane
Hawk."--Library Journal, on The Crooked Staircase
"Another terrifying Dean Koontz conspiracy thriller . . . Jane Hawk
is arguably the best character Koontz has created. . . . Simply
put, wow."--Associated Press, on The Whispering Room
"A deeply layered, satisfying thriller that is character-driven and
nearly impossible to put down."--Bookreporter, on The Whispering
Room "Vintage Dean Koontz: paranoia-fueled suspense with . . .
sleek and highly realized action, developed characters, and more
twists and turns than any two ordinary novels combined . . . among
Dean Koontz's finest contemporary work."--Mystery Scene, on The
Silent Corner
"Perhaps Koontz's leanest, meanest thriller . . . introduces a
smart, appealing heroine who can outthink as well as outshoot the
baddest of bad dudes."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review), on The
Silent Corner
This book gives lyrical expression to some harsh truths, using a series of vivid flashbacks to highlight key moments in a young woman's lifelong quest for moral absolutes. Born into a light-skinned, landed family on the island of Jamaica, Clare Savage is compelled to inhabit a world that shifts between the demands of the black and white communities. Her adolescent years are spent in America, where her ambitious father encourages her to seize the opportunity to pass for white. Later studies at an English university further her feelings of alienation and she determines to return to Jamaica to seek her identity and her island heritage, a move which leads her to political activism and eventual tragedy. Though well-written and thoughtful, the novel focuses exclusively on Clare's difficulties, making no attempt to recall the small moments of triumph or joy that occur in even the most dismal lives. Without these, the protagonist seems a symbolic icon rather than a creature of flesh and spirit. Her journey toward selfhood seems more significant than the character herself. (July 14)
"Compelling and enthralling."--New York Journal of Books
"Mind-blowing. . . [a] gripping series . . . a thrill
ride. [Dean Koontz is] able to distract you for
hours."--Bookreporter "Koontz is on another roll with a new
series that boasts a juicy premise and a compelling star. . . .
Pure gold."--Booklist "Koontz continues the incredible saga
of the robust character of Jane Hawk, and it's as terrific as the
others in the series."--Associated Press
ACCLAIM FOR DEAN KOONTZ AND THE JANE HAWK NOVELS "Beautifully
plotted and written with notable care and flair . . . spellbinding
. . . The Hawk series . . . is among [Koontz's] best
work."--Booklist (starred review), on The Crooked
Staircase
"Unrelenting . . . [Jane] rivets readers' attention. Michael
Crichton fans and thriller aficionados who appreciate a fierce
female protagonist . . . should be urged to meet Jane
Hawk."--Library Journal, on The Crooked
Staircase
"Another terrifying Dean Koontz conspiracy thriller . . . Jane Hawk
is arguably the best character Koontz has created. . . . Simply
put, wow."--Associated Press, on The Whispering
Room
"A deeply layered, satisfying thriller that is character-driven and
nearly impossible to put down."--Bookreporter, on The
Whispering Room "Vintage Dean Koontz: paranoia-fueled suspense with
. . . sleek and highly realized action, developed characters, and
more twists and turns than any two ordinary novels combined . . .
among Dean Koontz's finest contemporary work."--Mystery
Scene, on The Silent Corner
"Perhaps Koontz's leanest, meanest thriller . . . introduces a
smart, appealing heroine who can outthink as well as outshoot the
baddest of bad dudes."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review),
on The Silent
Corner
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