In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on. I have read several of dean knootzs books and this is one of my favorites. As an educator and avid reader, i am constantly hearing about books. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery. This buzzle article lists the top 10 books by dean koontz, which are mustreads and very popular.
He wrote a book called lightning that i liked, but others i read were, as they say, meh. Here are the 16 best dean koontz books of all time. A chilling thriller full of suspense and shocking secrets ebook written by dean koontz. Beginning in 1968, his career has spawned 80 standalone novels, 74 shortfiction stories, and four series of novels, selling over 450 million copies worldwide. In the lightning road, koontz has created the kind of scifi puzzle whose convoluted logic must be explained at every turn, and the momentum of. I think its well known that his newer output is downright garbage that he shits forth for the sake of the big bucks. It was super hard for me to narrow it down to these. He won an atlantic monthly fiction competition when he was twenty and has been writing ever since.
Lightning by koontz dean at the best online ebook storage. Oct 09, 2016 dean koontz was born on july 9, 1945 and has had wide success writing suspensefilled thriller novels. The book was very affordable, arrived quickly and was in excellent condition. Books by dean koontz authors like dean koontz what should i. And some books, like this one, start off at the top of the. Dean knootz provides a unique concept of time travel. And some books, like this one, start off at the top of the slide and dont slow down until you make it to the end. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lightning. Books similar to lightning the face of fear the vision goodreads. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. Beginning in 1968, his career has spawned 80 standalone novels. But what makes these tales even more captivating are the elements of horror, fantasy, and suspense thrown in. More than one author wrote under the brian coffey name.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Download and read online for free lightning by koontz dean. A 2003 reprinting includes a new afterword by the author, discussing editorial politics. I love dean koontz and these 3 novels in 1 volume is a keeper. By the end of the book my legs were shaking because i couldnt read fast enough to see what happened. Jan 26, 2018 audiobook horror dean koontz lightning 1. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. Mel parker books and open road media mel parker books and open road media house of odd graphic novel 2012 nevermore. Many have cited her as an influence, from dean koontz to stephen king, making her literary legacy an important one. Dec 14, 2019 of course, being as prolific as he is, i think its safe to say that not all his works are homeruns. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Dean koontzs novels have been described as an author who refuses to be slotted in any. Watchers for the amazing way dean koontz builds the tension at the beginning of the book when being chased through the woods and lightning for the fantastic plot with its twists and turns. In time, many of his novels were released as bigscreen movies. Few central characters capture the hearts of readers like odd thomas, the. A fable for all ages 1988 midnight 1989 the bad place 1990 cold fire 1991.
Heres our list of the best dean koontz books for beginners. This book is suspensful and makes the mind wonder about the possiblities of time travel. With this being slightly longer than his normal book, koontz doesnt have to rush the ending, which is one flaw of his that he doesnt seem to see as a flaw in most of his books. In lightning, koontz provides the fast paced, suspenseful storytelling he is known for, and well developed characters that you care about. So like many other people, after reading a handful of stephen king, many recommendations had the name of dean koontz in it. May 17, 2017 so, im michele, this is somewhere in bookland and these are my top 6 favorite dean koontz. I feel like i am being chased by a giant, rolling avalanche of titles and authors. Like stephen king, koontz also has his fair share of literary duds perhaps more so than king. This is the order of dean koontz books in both chronological order and publication order. Includes classics like lightning and phantoms as well as other newer novels to. Review by nigel rating 1010 two books that stick in my memory by dean koontz are lightning and watchers. Talking about the craft of writing, koontz looks into the creation of his novel the silent corner. The 16 best dean koontz books to make you shiver question.
A chilling thriller full of suspense and shocking secrets new ed by koontz, dean isbn. With this being slightly longer than his normal book, koontz doesnt have to rush the ending, which is one flaw of his that. Midnight is easily my favorite koontz books and possibly my favorite horror book that ive read, its just so wild ha. May, 2010 most publishers are happiest with a successful novelist when he or she writes the same book every time. A simple, wall told story with universal truths and scary as hell. They dont care if he bathes only on the summer solstice, drinks himself into a stupor every day by 2. Similar to night chills, this novel reflects koontzs wellknown mistrust. Years later, in the wake of another storm, laura will be saved again. If king were not so prolific, would there be as much hate for koontz. With so many pageturner novels to his credit, no further introduction is really needed. Books by dean koontz authors like dean koontz what. Lightning was written in 1988 when the also by dean r.
If i like to read stephen king and dean koontz, what other. A chilling thriller full of suspense and shocking secrets. Diehard koontz fans revel in the mounting suspense of his work, peppered with elements of science fiction, horror, even romance. The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read. Lightning by dean koontz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you enjoy koontzs books, you may also like those listed below. When i was growing up in a small town, there was nothing to do but read books. 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. Thats the kind of feeling you get when you read a great thriller. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. Ive just finished lightning by dean koontz and, uhh. Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. Explores the darker side of friendships, human nature, responsibility and destiny also, not too long and a quick piece.
Dean koontz is probably one of the best writers of his time. Are there any good scifi books with a similar tone to the show that you recommend. What do you get when you cross thriller, scifi, fantasy, and horror all together. Includes classics like lightning and phantoms as well as other newer novels to start with. Dean koontz was born in everett, pennsylvania, and grew up in nearby bedford. I thought this was a very good read like most of deans books i have read. These are not things i would choose to read about when paying. Books by dean koontz authors like dean koontz what should. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings.
The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read reedsy. If you like thrilling stories that stretch the boundaries of reality, then check out these books to read if you like dean koontz. Ive just finished lightning by dean koontz and, uhh spoiler. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lightning.
And a mysterious blondhaired stranger showed up just in time to save her from dying. A lot of books i read have felt to me like the ending sort of pops out from nowhere, but here i felt that. So, im michele, this is somewhere in bookland and these are my top 6 favorite dean koontz. Jul 20, 2018 the undisputed master of pulpy paperback thrillers, dean koontzs books have sold nearly 450 million copies worldwide.
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. May 29, 2007 listen to lightning audiobook by dean koontz. Last night i finished my first book by him and i found it to be very underwhelming. Any scifi books similar to the show that you recommend. Jan 14, 2020 dean koontz book list koontz books, stories, and other writings. In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on the night laura shane was born. The library happened to have a good selection of both those authors books, and i couldnt get through them fast enough. I havent read dean koontz in years, and i wanted to see if id made a hasty judgment about him being not so good. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire.
Oct 10, 2019 many have cited her as an influence, from dean koontz to stephen king, making her literary legacy an important one. Lightning is a novel by american writer dean koontz, released in 1988. Most of his works are primarily a blend of psychological thriller and horror, with quite a bit of speculative fiction mixed in indeed. Thus, to help you separate the good from the bad, ive put together a list of what i feel are 14 of the best dean koontz books available. Anyone who likes a good love story and the idea of time travel will like this book. Like i said in my quote post, this felt like koontz was at the top of his game when he was writing this. Lightning is a beautiful story about the power each of us has to influence history in some small way. Dec 21, 2017 5 books that remind us how great dean koontz really is. Acknowledged as americas most popular suspense novelist rolling stone and as one of todays most celebrated and successful writers, dean ray koontz has earned the devotion of millions of readers more note. Dean koontz has taken readers into the malevolent heart. I picked up this book and the next in the series, forever odd, and thought sure, why.
Find books like lightning from the worlds largest community of readers. Here at the lineup were only concerned with the most terrifying work. His bibliography is extensive, as he has been a published author since the 1960s. Most publishers are happiest with a successful novelist when he or she writes the same book every time. 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 koontz is an international household name whose novels have sold many. The undisputed master of pulpy paperback thrillers, dean koontz s books have sold nearly 450 million copies worldwide.