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. This is her very first night in her bffs familys home. Quotations by dean koontz, american author, born july 9, 1945. 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. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library.
Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. Ask any dean koontz fan what their favorite koontz book is, and the answer you will likely get is watchers, or maybe odd thomas. 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. Chyna shepard had a very hard and emotionally distressful upbringing and she opened up to no one. 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. Books about dean the collectors guide to dean koontz. While maybe a slightly overrated, this is most definitely a solid book all around. They then took it to various studios to pitch the project. Trixie originally was a service dog with canine companions for independence cci, a charitable organization that provides service dogs for people with disabilities.
Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books. 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. If there were speed limits for the sheer pulseracing excitement allowed in one novel, velocity would break them all. Chyna traveled home with laura for spring break and while.
However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. Dean koontz was born in july of 1945, a month before world war ii ended in the pacific. Exceptions to this exist, of course, but those two titles seem to get the most love amongst his fanbase. The first book i read was intensity, which is still my favorite of the two. 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. 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. Dean koontz books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Chyna, who was abused and neglected by her mother as a child, finds that the templeton house provides. Intensity is a novel by the bestselling author dean koontz, released in 1995. Intensity by dean koontz in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. Intensity book by dean r koontz 18 available editions. Dec 12, 2015 intensity by dean koontz in doc, fb2, txt download e book. His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in deans writing.
His childhood had a strong influence on his writing as he grew older. Here is a list of dean koontz books and writings from his pseudonyms by year. A murderous sociopath, edgler forman vess, has entered the house, intent on killing everyone inside. 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. 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. Deans father, raymond koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother. A murderous sociopath, edgler foreman vess, has entered the house, intent on killing everyone inside.
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. Chyna, a beautiful 26yearold girl, cant get herself to sleep and looks out her window, talking to the moon. 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. The only friend she ever knew and trusted was laura. This is only the second book koontz has written from a firstperson point of view, and the ploy works well. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. 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. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Intensity by dean koontz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Odd thomas series, frankenstein series, plus all other. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Dean koontz has once again written a jolting work of fiction that is sure to rise to the top of the bestseller list.
Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or. With a new afterword by the author, this classic koontz titleone of his most popular and acclaimed novelsfeatures stunning new cover art. It starts off with travis cornell, of santa barbara california, wandering around in the woods where he meets a. Dean koontzs frankenstein book one prodigal son by dean koontz and kevin j. 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. Many were re released under his dean koontz name in later years. Heavy wear to covers and pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Watchers is supposedly one of dean koontz s classics. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. Intensity by dean koontz meet your next favorite book.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read intensity. Since at this time i have not read enough of his books, i can not compare it to many others. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian. According to koontz in the afterword of a 2004 paperback reissue, he and an unnamed director developed the book into a screenplay independently. The book never slows down pitting hunter against prey in mind bending situation after situation. Watchers is supposedly one of dean koontzs classics. Two genetically altered life forms break loose from a topsecret government lab.
A selfproclaimed homicidal adventurer, vess lives only to satisfy all. I decided to read koontz own work for the first time because i wanted to see how his worldview comes through in his fiction. Mandalay and fox will team up again to develop dean s latest work of fiction, sole survivor. Koontz wrote under a number of pen names earlier in his. Mandalay and fox will team up again to develop deans latest work of fiction, sole survivor. Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontz s novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. Koontz was dismayed that every executive had the same suggestion that the fictional aliens in ironhearts life story become real. Intensity dean koontz page read online free books. 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.
Intensity unfolds over the course of just twentyfour hours, but within that brief time frame, dean koontz gives us what is perhaps his most inventive, emotionally intricate, and terrifyingly suspenseful novel yet. 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. The return of sherlock holmes full audiobook by sir arthur conan doyle duration. Intensity, a psychological thrillersuspense novel written by. Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontzs novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. A killer seeks out a man claiming his identity has been stolen. 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. 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. Books similar to intensity meet your next favorite book. 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. Dean ray, 1945publication date 1995 publisher new york. His flesh was the ultimate miracle of science, artificially created and completely self sustaining.
A murderous sociopath, edgler foreman vess, has entered the house, intent on killing everyone. 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. 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.
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