A stunning thriller that unites heart-stopping terror and emotional power
Dean Koontz's novels have sold over 200 million copies worldwide and more than 30 have appeared on national and international bestseller lists. He lives in southern California with his wife, Gerda.
?A glorious hit?makes the implausible seem all too possible.?
?"Oakland Press"
?A suspenseful page-turner?Koontz gives us characters we can care
about?and enough tension to satisfy any thrill-seeker.?
?"Cincinnati Post"
?One of those rare reading experiences?a book I didn?t want to
end.?
?"Rocky Mountain News"
?Gripping, intriguing, thoughtful, and fast-paced.?
?"Milwaukee Journal"
?The suspense holds to the end.?
?"New York Times"
A glorious hit makes the implausible seem all too possible.
"Oakland Press"
A suspenseful page-turner Koontz gives us characters we can care
about and enough tension to satisfy any thrill-seeker.
"Cincinnati Post"
One of those rare reading experiences a book I didn t want to
end.
"Rocky Mountain News"
Gripping, intriguing, thoughtful, and fast-paced.
"Milwaukee Journal"
The suspense holds to the end.
"New York Times"
aA glorious hita]makes the implausible seem all too possible.a
a"Oakland Press"
aA suspenseful page-turnera]Koontz gives us characters we can care
abouta]and enough tension to satisfy any thrill-seeker.a
a"Cincinnati Post"
aOne of those rare reading experiencesaa book I didnat want to
end.a
a"Rocky Mountain News"
aGripping, intriguing, thoughtful, and fast-paced.a
a"Milwaukee Journal"
aThe suspense holds to the end.a
a"New York Times"
When the Russians sabotage a genetic research project in California, two mutated creatures escape from the lab. One is a golden retriever with high enough intelligence to think and communicate with humans; the other is the Outsider, a vicious monster created from a baboon and bred to kill. Both the man who befriends and adopts the dog and his new bride find themselves stalked by government agents anxious to find the dog, a particularly repulsive Mafia hit man intent on stealing him, and the Outsider, with whom the dog is linked telepathically. Koontz ( Strangers ) is truly a master at creating suspense, and his opening and closing scenes are full of delicious tension. Only in the middle does the chase seem a bit long. But Koontz is in top form with an exciting premise, likable heroes, and the most endearing nonhuman since E.T. For all popular fiction collections. Eric W. Johnson, Univ. of Bridgeport Lib., Ct.
YA A book that incorporates elements of both the horror tale and the action thriller, and the result is an intriguing and enjoyable novel. Watchers is a retelling of the Frankenstein theme with a twist: two creatures, quite different from each other, roam the land. Two animals who are unlike any other animals as a result of DNA research escape from a top-secret laboratory. One is divinely inspiring, engendering love and caring. The other is a hellish nightmare that leaves unspeakable slaughter in its wake. The two creatures and a supporting cast of charactersa government agent, a hired killer, a decent recluse, and a lonely womanare inevitably brought together in a climactic and satisfying showdown. While the plot developments occasionally seem a bit forcedthis is one book that could actually have profited by some extra lengththe shortcomings are minor. Watchers is a satisfying example of good storytelling. Karl Penny, Houston Public Library
?A glorious hit?makes the implausible seem all too possible.?
?"Oakland Press"
?A suspenseful page-turner?Koontz gives us characters we can care
about?and enough tension to satisfy any thrill-seeker.?
?"Cincinnati Post"
?One of those rare reading experiences?a book I didn?t want to
end.?
?"Rocky Mountain News"
?Gripping, intriguing, thoughtful, and fast-paced.?
?"Milwaukee Journal"
?The suspense holds to the end.?
?"New York Times"
A glorious hit makes the implausible seem all too possible.
"Oakland Press"
A suspenseful page-turner Koontz gives us characters we can care
about and enough tension to satisfy any thrill-seeker.
"Cincinnati Post"
One of those rare reading experiences a book I didn t want to
end.
"Rocky Mountain News"
Gripping, intriguing, thoughtful, and fast-paced.
"Milwaukee Journal"
The suspense holds to the end.
"New York Times"
aA glorious hita]makes the implausible seem all too possible.a
a"Oakland Press"
aA suspenseful page-turnera]Koontz gives us characters we can care
abouta]and enough tension to satisfy any thrill-seeker.a
a"Cincinnati Post"
aOne of those rare reading experiencesaa book I didnat want to
end.a
a"Rocky Mountain News"
aGripping, intriguing, thoughtful, and fast-paced.a
a"Milwaukee Journal"
aThe suspense holds to the end.a
a"New York Times"
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