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Benny is so nice they feel compelled to destroy him, but he has a friend who should scare the hell out of them in this breathtaking new kind of thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz. Benny Catspaw's perpetually sunny disposition is tested when he loses his job, his reputation, his fiancée, and his favorite chair. He's not paranoid. Someone is out to get him. He just doesn't know who or why. Then Benny receives an inheritance from an uncle he's never heard of: a giant crate and a video message. All will be well in time. How strange--though it's a blessing, his uncle promises. Stranger yet is what's inside the crate. He's a seven-foot-tall self-described "bad weather friend" named Spike whose mission is to help people who are just too good for this world. Spike will take care of it. He'll find Benny's enemies. He'll deal with them. This might be satisfying if Spike wasn't such a menacing presence with terrifying techniques of intimidation. In the company of Spike and a fascinated young waitress-cum-PI-in-training named Harper, Benny plunges into a perilous high-speed adventure, the likes of which never would have crossed the mind of a decent guy like him.

Soon no one on Earth will have a place to hide in this novel about fears known and unknown by #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz. In retreat from a devastating loss and crushing injustice, Katie lives alone in a fortresslike stone house on Jacob's Ladder island. Once a rising star in the art world, she finds refuge in her painting. The neighboring island of Ringrock houses a secret: a government research facility. And now two agents have arrived on Jacob's Ladder in search of someone--or something--they refuse to identify. Although an air of menace hangs over these men, an infinitely greater threat has arrived, one so strange even the island animals are in a state of high alarm. Katie soon finds herself in an epic and terrifying battle with a mysterious enemy. But Katie's not alone after all: a brave young girl appears out of the violent squall. As Katie and her companion struggle across a dark and eerie landscape, against them is an omnipresent terror that could bring about the end of the world.

A modern-day Lazarus is humanity’s last hope in a breathtaking novel about the absolute powers of good and evil by Dean Koontz, the #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense. Michael Mace, head of security at a top-secret research facility, opens his eyes in a makeshift morgue twenty-four hours following an event in which everyone perished―including him and his best friend, Shelby Shrewsberry. Having awakened with an extraordinary ability unlike anything he―or anyone else―has ever imagined, Michael is capable of being as elusive as a ghost. He sets out to honor his late friend by helping Nina Dozier and her son, John, whom Shelby greatly admired. Although what Michael does for Nina is life changing, his actions also evoke the wrath of John’s father, a member of one of the most violent street gangs in Los Angeles. But an even greater threat is the Internal Security Agency’s most vicious assassin, Durand Calaphas. Calaphas will stop at nothing to get his man. If Michael dies twice, he will not live a third time. From the tarnished glamour of Beverly Hills to the streets of South Central to a walled estate in Rancho Santa Fe, only Michael can protect Nina and John―and ensure that light survives in a rapidly darkening world.

#1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz takes a surprising and exhilarating road trip with a man in pursuit of his strange past--mile by frightening mile. Quinn Quicksilver was born a mystery--abandoned at three days old on a desert highway in Arizona. Raised in an orphanage, never knowing his parents, Quinn had a happy if unexceptional life. Until the day of "strange magnetism." It compelled him to drive out to the middle of nowhere. It helped him find a coin worth a lot of money. And it practically saved his life when two government agents showed up in the diner in pursuit of him. Now Quinn is on the run from those agents and who knows what else, fleeing for his life. During a shoot-out at a forlorn dude ranch, he finally meets his destined companions: Bridget Rainking, a beauty as gifted in foresight as she is with firearms, and her grandpa Sparky, a romance novelist with an unusual past. Bridget knows what it's like to be Quinn. She's hunted, too. The only way to stay alive is to keep moving. Barreling through the Sonoran Desert, the formidable trio is impelled by that same inexplicable magnetism toward the inevitable. With every deeply disturbing mile, something sinister is in the rearview--an enemy that is more than a match for Quinn. Even as he discovers within himself resources that are every bit as scary.

A group of strangers bound by terrifying synchronicity becomes humankind’s hope of survival in an exhilarating, twist-filled novel by Dean Koontz, the #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense.As a girl, Joanna Chase thrived on Rustling Willows Ranch in Montana until tragedy upended her life. Now thirty-four and living in Santa Fe with only misty memories of the past, she begins to receive pleas—by phone, through her TV, in her dreams: I am in a dark place, Jojo. Please come and help me. Heeding the disturbing appeals, Joanna is compelled to return to Montana, and to a strange childhood companion she had long forgotten.She isn’t the only one drawn to the Montana farmstead. People from all walks of life have converged at the remote ranch. They are haunted, on the run, obsessed, and seeking answers to the same omniscient danger Joanna came to confront. All the while, on the outskirts of Rustling Willows, a madman lurks with a vision to save the future. Mass murder is the only way to see his frightening manifesto come to pass.Through a bizarre twist of seemingly coincidental circumstances, a band of strangers now find themselves under Montana’s big dark sky. Their lives entwined, they face an encroaching horror. Unless they can defeat this threat, it will spell the end for humanity.

An Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller. Number one New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz takes readers on a twisting journey of lost love, impossible second chances, and terrifying promises. A decade ago, Emily Carlino vanished after her car broke down on a California highway. She was presumed to be one of serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup's victims whose remains were never found. Writer David Thorne still hasn't recovered from losing the love of his life, or from the guilt of not being there to save her. Since then, he's sought closure any way he can. He even visits regularly with Jessup in prison, desperate for answers about Emily's final hours so he may finally lay her body to rest. Then David meets Maddison Sutton, beguiling, playful, and keenly aware of all David has lost. But what really takes his breath away is that everything about Maddison, down to her kisses, is just like Emily. As the fantastic becomes credible, David's obsession grows, Maddison's mysterious past deepens--and terror escalates. Is she Emily? Or an irresistible dead ringer? Either way, the ultimate question is the same: What game is she playing? Whatever the risk in finding out, David's willing to take it for this precious second chance. It's been ten years since he's felt this inspired, this hopeful, this much in love...and he's afraid.

Dean Koontz teilt die bewegende Geschichte seiner Hündin Trixie, die nach ihrem Tod über das Channeln Kontakt aufnimmt. In diesem Buch erfahren Leser von Trixies liebevollen Botschaften und ihrer unsterblichen Präsenz, die Trost und Glück vermittelt. Eine berührende Hommage an die Verbindung zwischen Mensch und Tier.

One boy with the power to save the world. One man with the will to destroy it. The chilling, unputdownable new standalone thriller from Dean Koontz, the master of suspense. ‘The master of our darkest dreams’ The Times

In ELSEWHERE, master storyteller Dean Koontz, has created a brilliant and terrifying speculative thriller with hat-tips to George Orwell, Ray Bradbury and HG Wells.

The explosive conclusion to the Jane Hawk saga, from No. 1 New York Times bestseller Dean Koontz.She will destroy her enemies once and for all...

Jane Hawk faces the fight of her life The No.1 New York Times bestseller and master of suspense Dean Koontz returns with a blockbuster new thriller featuring rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk. `I could be dead tomorrow. Or something worse than dead' Rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk knows she's living on borrowed time. But as long as she's breathing, she'll never cease her one-woman war against the terrifying conspiracy that threatens the freedom - and free will - of millions. Battling the mysterious epidemic of murder-suicides that claimed Jane's husband has made Jane a wanted fugitive, hunted relentlessly by the secret cabal behind the plot. They are determined to see her dead . . . or make her wish she was. Propelled by her righteous fury, Jane will confront head-on the lethal forces arrayed against her. But nothing can prepare her for the chilling truth that awaits when she descends the crooked staircase to the dark and dreadful place where her long nightmare was born.

"Jane Hawk--rogue FBI agent and the country's #1 fugitive--confronts her worst nightmare when her enemies strike shockingly close to home ... Jane Hawk thinks her precious five-year-old son is hidden safely away, with vigilant, indomitable friends. But the malice and resources of her powerful adversaries are boundless and their hunters are circling ever closer to the boy, hoping to draw his mother into their trap. Jane's courage, wits, discipline, and skill will be tested as never before, as she searches for a way through an ever-contracting labyrinth of terror."

When nowhere is safe... The start of a gripping new thriller series featuring rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk, from the master of suspense and New York Times #1 bestselling author.

Jane Hawk—fiction’s most relentless, resourceful, stunning new heroine—continues her battle against a murderous conspiracy in the riveting sequel to The Silent Corner. “No time to delay. Do what you were born to do. Fame will be yours when you do this.” These are the words that ring in the mind of mild-mannered, beloved schoolteacher Cora Gundersun—just before she takes her own life, and many others’, in a shocking act of carnage. When the disturbing contents of her secret journal are discovered, it seems certain that she must have been insane. But Jane Hawk knows better. In the wake of her husband’s inexplicable suicide—and the equally mysterious deaths of scores of other exemplary individuals—Jane picks up the trail of a secret cabal of powerful players who think themselves above the law and beyond punishment. But the ruthless people bent on hijacking America’s future for their own monstrous ends never banked on a highly trained FBI agent willing to go rogue—and become the nation’s most wanted fugitive—in order to derail their insidious plans to gain absolute power with a terrifying technological breakthrough. Driven by love for her lost husband and by fear for the five-year-old son she has sent into hiding, Jane Hawk has become an unstoppable predator. Those she is hunting will have nowhere to run when her shadow falls across them.

No.1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz is at the peak of his storytelling powers with this major new novel - a rich, multi-layered story that moves back and forth across decades and generations as a gifted musician relates the 'terrible and wonderful' events that began in his city in 1967, when he was ten

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz comes the must-read thriller of the year, perfect for readers of dark psychological suspense and modern classics of mystery and adventure.

The seventh and final Odd Thomas thriller from the master storyteller.

Heart-stopping supernatural thriller from the master of suspense. Addison Goodheart is not like other people...

The sixth Odd Thomas thriller from the master storyteller. Our reluctant hero is drawn once more into a strange encounter with the lingering dead. Later that morning, when I walked downtown to buy blue jeans and a few pairs of socks, I met a guy who offered to neuter me with a .45 pistol. In a sinister encounter with a rogue truck driver, Odd - who has the gift of seeing the dead and the soon-to-be dead - has a disturbing vision of the slaughter of three innocent children. Across California, into Nevada and back again, Odd embarks on a road chase to prevent the tragedy. But he is to discover that he is not up against a single twisted sociopath but a mysterious network of evil men and women whose resources appear supernatural. Luckily, in this world that Odd finds so beautiful and full of wonders, and deeply odd as well, he meets a collection of like-minded eccentrics who will help him to take the next giant step towards his destiny.

Odd Thomas has seen danger and he has seen death. He lives between two worlds, communicating with the lingering dead. He stands between us and our darkest fears, never failing the tests that confront him, whatever the cost. He finds refuge in a crumbling mansion, a place of terrible secrets, haunted by lingering spirits.

Created centuries ago by a madman, possessed of supernatural powers and a drive for justice, Deucalion arrives in New Orleans. His path will cross with that of tough police detective Carson O'Connor and her partner, Michael Maddison, who are on the trail of a vicious serial killer.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Welcome to the Pendleton. Built as a tycoon’s dream home in the 1880s and converted to luxury condominiums not quite a century later, the Gilded Age palace at the summit of Shadow Hill is a sanctuary for its fortunate residents. Scant traces remain of the episodes of madness, suicide, mass murder—and whispers of things far worse—that have scarred its grandeur almost from the beginning. But now inexplicable shadows caper across walls, security cameras relay impossible images, phantom voices mutter in strange tongues, not-quite-human figures lurk in the basement, elevators plunge into unknown depths. With each passing hour a terrifying certainty grows: Whatever drove the Pendleton’s past occupants to their unspeakable fates is at work again. And as nightmare visions become real, as a deadly tide begins to engulf them, the people at 77 Shadow Street will find the key to humanity’s future . . . if they can survive to use it. Includes the bonus novella The Moonlit Mind—first time in print

Odd Interlude, Dean Koontz’s New York Times bestselling three-part digital series—now in one volume for the first time  THERE’S ROOM AT THE INN. BUT YOU MIGHT NOT GET OUT.  Nestled on a lonely stretch along the Pacific coast, quaint roadside outpost Harmony Corner offers everything a weary traveler needs—a cozy diner, a handy service station, a cluster of cottages . . . and the Harmony family homestead presiding over it all. But when Odd Thomas and company stop to spend the night, they discover that there’s more to this secluded haven than meets the eye—and that between life and death, there is something more frightening than either.

The third graphic novel adventure featuring Dean Koontz's hugely popular character, Odd Thomas - the small-town fry-cook who can see the dead.

In a small town besieged by monstrous creatures, scattered survivors unite to confront a looming threat. As they prepare for battle, they uncover Victor Frankenstein's dark and nihilistic vision for humanity's future, revealing the chilling extent of his influential allies. The story explores themes of survival, resistance, and the moral implications of scientific ambition amid a backdrop of chaos and fear.

John Calvino, 34 jaar en politierechercheur, ondervraagt een puber in een inrichting voor geesteszieke patiënten met zelfmoordneigingen. De veertienjarige jongen heeft een meervoudige moord op zijn geweten en geeft dat op naargeestige wijze toe. De hele zaak doet John ergens aan denken. Twintig jaar eerder had de jonge John Calvino in de nacht van zijn veertiende verjaardag zelf het vierde slachtoffer moeten worden van een seriemoordenaar. Hij ontsnapte ternauwernood, maar de moordenaar kwam daarbij om het leven. De misdaden in heden en verleden lijken met elkaar verbonden. Langzaam bekruipt John het angstige voorgevoel dat hij weet wie het volgende slachtoffer zal worden: over 33 dagen viert zijn zoon zijn veertiende verjaardag...

Golden retriever Trixie misses her best friend, Jinx the dachsund, when Jinx's family takes him on vacation. By the best-selling author whose books are published in 38 languages and have sold over 400 million copies, including 12 New York Times #1 best-sellers.

Grady Adams woont in de bergen van Colorado. Op een dag, tijdens een wandeling met zijn hond Merlin, ziet hij een paar onwaarschijnlijk mooie dieren met een prachtige vacht. Hij heeft nog nooit zoiets gezien. Zodra zij hem opmerken, vluchten ze weg. In de daaropvolgende dagen probeert Grady de raadselachtige dieren opnieuw te benaderen om langzaam hun vertrouwen te winnen. Ze stralen een vreemde serene rust uit, die hun hele omgeving lijkt te beïnvloeden. Ze blijven niet onopgemerkt, ook niet door mensen met minder goede bedoelingen. Zoveel schoonheid kan nooit lang onberoerd blijven...

Irrsinn: Als Billy Wiles in einer obskuren Nachricht vor die Wahl gestellt wird, welcher von zwei Menschen ermordet werden soll, hält er das für einen makabren Scherz. In Wirklichkeit ist es der Auftakt zu dem irrsinnigen Feldzug eines psychopathischen Mörders. Geschöpfe der Nacht: In Moonlight Bay geschieht Unheimliches: Eine Leiche verschwindet, eine Frau wird grausam ermordet. Chris Snow, der wegen einer Krankheit nur nachts auf die Strasse geht, ahnt bald, dass er selbst den Mittelpunkt des Geschehens bildet.

When things get scary, it’s nice to know that Odd is on our side. The one and only Odd Thomas is back—in his second edgy and enthralling graphic-novel adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling suspense master Dean Koontz.It’s Halloween in Pico Mundo, California, and there’s a whiff of something wicked in the autumn air. While the town prepares for its annual festivities, young fry cook Odd Thomas can’t shake the feeling that make-believe goblins and ghouls aren’t the only things on the prowl. And he should know, since he can see what others the spirits of the restless dead. But even his frequent visitor, the specter of Elvis Presley, can’t seem to point Odd in the right direction.With the help of his gun-toting girlfriend, Stormy, Odd is out to uncover the terrible truth. Is something sinister afoot in the remote barn guarded by devilish masked men? Has All Hallows Eve mischief taken a malevolent turn? Or is the pleading ghost of a trick-or-treater a frightening omen of doom? 

The war against humanity has begun. In the dead hours of the night, a stranger enters the home of the mayor of Rainbow Falls, Montana. The stranger is in the vanguard of a wave of intruders who will invade other homes . . . offices . . . every local institution, assuming the identities and the lives of those they have been engineered to replace. Before the sun rises, the town will be under full assault, the opening objective in the new Victor Frankenstein's trajectory of ultimate destruction. Deucalion--Victor's first, haunted creation--saw his maker die in New Orleans two years earlier. Yet an unshakable intuition tells him that Victor lives--and is at work again. Within hours Deucalion will come together with his old allies, detectives Carson O'Connor and Michael Maddison, Victor's engineered wife, Erika Five, and her companion Jocko to confront new peril. Others will gather around them. But this time Victor has a mysterious, powerful new backer, and he and his army are more formidable, their means and intentions infinitely more deadly, than ever before.

"It started as a burglary. That would have been bad enough. But when the masked intruder forced Dr. Olson at gunpoint to open his safe, the doctor knew he was really in trouble. In the safe were two DVDs, private movies he had made of those girls he had kidnapped...and killed. Suddenly the burglary became blackmail. But blackmailing a serial killer can be a dangerous game. Especially when he's as smart--and good with a scalpel--as Dr. Olson."--p. [4] of cover.

Today, in order to honor the magnificent career of Jack Vance, one unparalleled in achievement and impact, George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, with the full cooperation of Jack Vance, his family, and his agents, suggest a Jack Vance tribute anthology called Songs of the Dying Earth, to encourage the best of today's fantasy writers to return to the unique and evocative milieu of The Dying Earth, from which they and so many others have drawn so much inspiration, to create their own brand-new adventures in the world of Jack Vance s greatest novel. Half a century ago, Jack Vance created the world of the Dying Earth, and fantasy has never been the same. Now, for the first time ever, Jack has agreed to open this bizarre and darkly beautiful world to other fantasists, to play in as their very own. To say that other fantasy writers are excited by this prospect is a gross understatement; one has told us that he'd crawl through broken glass for the chance to write for the anthology, another that he'd gladly give up his right arm for the privilege that's the kind of regard in which Jack Vance and The Dying Earth are held by generations of his peers.

The Frankenstein story is updated to the 21st century by the great American storyteller Dean Koontz. Now someone new is playing god. Frankenstein lives! And so too does his monstrous creation ... but this creature of legend is a monster no more and his scarred face bears witness to his maker's wrath. His name is Deucalion. As a devastating hurricane approaches New Orleans, Victor Helios, once know as Frankenstein, has unleased his benighted creatures onto the streets. As New Orleans descends into chaos, his engineered killers spin out of control, and the only hope rests with Victor's first and failed attempt to build the perfect human, whose damned path has led him to the ultimate confrontation with his pitiless creator. But first, Deucalion must destroy a monstrosity not even Victor's malignant mind could have imagined - an indestructible entity that steps out of humankind's collective nightmare with one purpose: to replace us. This is a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time.

Door een harttransplantatie ontsnapt Ryan Perry ternauwernood aan de dood. Maar de donor lijkt niet overleden te zijn. Zij wil haar hart terug...

This is Dean Koontz's first ever non-fiction book. It tells the deeply moving story of his life with his beloved golden retriever, Trixie.

Bestselling novelist Cullen "Cubby" Greenwich is a fortunate man, enjoying a successful career and a loving family, including his wife Penny, a children's book author, and their brilliant six-year-old son, Milo, affectionately known as "Spooky." Despite his happiness, a single negative review from the feared critic Shearman Waxx disrupts his peace. Though the review is harsh and inaccurate, Cubby resolves to ignore it, supported by Penny and even Milo. However, curiosity leads him to seek out Waxx, hoping to understand the man whose opinion holds such power. What starts as a simple encounter quickly spirals into a nightmare. Waxx proves to be far from the expected recluse, and his methods of dealing with those who challenge him are terrifying. Cubby finds himself caught in a perilous struggle against a relentless sociopath, facing threats that extend beyond his career to his very life. As the situation escalates, Cubby must confront the dark consequences of crossing paths with a man who wields criticism like a weapon, putting everything he holds dear at risk.

“Meet a young man named Odd . . . who helps the dead get even."From the infinite imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz comes the suspenseful graphic-novel debut of a natural-born hero with a supernatural twist.Odd Thomas is a regular nineteen-year-old with an unusual the ability to see the lingering spirits of the dead. To Odd, it’s not such a big deal. And most folks in sleepy Pico Mundo, California, are much more interested in the irresistible pancakes Odd whips up at the local diner. Still, communing with the dead can be useful. Because while some spirits only want a little company . . . others want justice.When the sad specter of a very frightened boy finds its way to him, Odd vows to root out the evil suddenly infecting the sunny streets of Pico Mundo. But even with his exceptional ability–plus the local police and his pistol-packing girlfriend, Stormy, backing him–is Odd any match for a faceless stalker who’s always a step ahead . . . and determined to kill again?

The first graphic novel from Dean Koontz, featuring the famously well-loved character of Odd Thomas.

Amy Redwing redt verwaarloosde, mishandelde golden retrievers. Ze stelt daarbij alles in de waagschaal: haar spaargeld, de relatie met haar vriend Brian en soms zelfs haar eigen leven. Op een dag haalt ze hond Nickie weg bij een agressief gezin. Nickie is zo bijzonder dat Amy het niet over haar hart kan verkrijgen haar bij een nieuw gezin onder te brengen: ze houdt haar zelf. Maar direct daarna beginnen er vreemde dingen te gebeuren in haar leven, en ook Brian lijkt niet helemaal onaangedaan...

Opnieuw ondergaat Odd Thomas de macht van het zesde zintuig. Odd Thomas woont in Magic Berach aan de Californische kust, waar hij op een bejaarde filmacteur past en met zijn spookhond en engelbewaarder Boo langs de zee wandelt. Idyllisch naar het schijnt, maar Odd heeft een beklemmende droom over groot onheil.

Een eenvoudige Amerikaanse steenhouwer, die wordt aangezien voor een huurmoordenaar, ontdekt dat het doelwit van de te plegen moord een jonge vrouw is.

V tomto sborníku čeká čtenáře výběr sedmi nejlepších povídek roku od těch nejlepších autorů, kteří již za svá díla získali řadu ocenění. Všechny příběhy mají jedno společné - jsou plné napětí a setkáte se v nich se zločiny, které obestírá temné tajemství. Lahůdka pro všechny milovníky detektivních příběhů a záhad. Povídky: - Doug Allyn: Gin Mill (The Gin Mill) - Dana Stabenow: Vraková práva (Wreck Rights) - Clark Howard: Ve vězení (Deep Lock) - Carole Nelson Douglas: Kybervánoční koleda (Scrogged: A Cyber-Cristmas Carol) - Terence Faherty: Černá vdova ze Slane (The Widow of Slane) - Steve Hockensmith: Rošťárny (Tricks) - Anne Perry: Příběh z jednoho města (A Tale of One City)

The third Odd Thomas novel from Dean Koontz, following 'Odd Thomas' and 'Forever Odd'.

Het is de spreker ernst: Je krijgt je vrouw terug voor twee miljoen. Het maakt niet uit dat Mitch Rafferty tuinman is en nooit zo'n bedrag kan vrijmaken. Mitch kan een manier vinden. Als hij maar genoeg van zijn vrouw houdt... En dat doet Mitch. Hij houdt meer van haar dan van zijn leven. Hij heeft 72 uur om het te bewijzen: in die tijd moet hij het enorme bedrag zien te vinden. Hij zal alles doen om haar terug te krijgen.

In the unique world of Pico, Odd--an unforgettable hero who lives between the living and the dead--takes a stand against evil in a battle where there are no innocent bystanders. Reprint.

Zijn naam is Deucalion, een getatoeëerde man van mysterieuze komaf die al zeer lang een verschrikkelijk geheim bewaart. Hij duikt op in New Orleans wanneer daar een seriemoordenaar de straten onveilig maakt. Rechercheur Caron O'Connor is een stoere, nuchtere vrouw, maar als ze bijna onsterfelijke wezens, denkt haar partner Michel Maddison dat ze gek aan het worden is. Maar al snel wordt duidelijk dat de twee rechercheurs met een zaak bezig zijn waarvan de waarheid even bizar als gruwelijk is.

The Frankenstein story is updated to the 21st century by American storyteller Dean Koontz. Now someone new is playing god

Kort voor de geboorte van een baby spreekt diens grootvader vlak voor zijn dood een onheilsprofetie over het knaapje uit. Jimmy Tock wordt geboren op de avond dat zijn grootvader Josef sterft. Josef doet vlak voor zijn dood een macabere voorspelling: Jimmy zal op vijf dagen in zijn leven iets vreselijks overkomen. Josef geeft zelfs de exacte data aan. Rudy, Jimmy's vader, doet het af als onzin. Maar toch knaagt er iets. Met welke verschrikkelijke gebeurtenissen krijgt Jimmy te maken? Zal het hem lukken die vijf dagen te overleven? En met elke crisis die hij overwint, komt Jimmy dichter bij een lot dat hij zich nooit had kunnen voorstellen

'Als je dit briefje niet naar de politie brengt en die erbij betrekt, dood ik een lieftallige blonde onderwijzeres. Als je dit briefje wél naar de politie brengt, dood ik in plaats daarvan een oude dame die veel aan liefdadigheid doet. Je hebt vier uur om te beslissen. De keuze is aan jou.' Dat was de eerste boodschap voor de vriendelijke, hardwerkende dertiger Billy Wiles. Het lijkt een zieke grap en zijn vriend bij de politie, Lanny Olson, ziet het ook zo. Totdat vlak erna een onderwijzeres bruut vermoord wordt. Het is Billy's fout: hij heeft de politie erbuiten gehouden. En daarom is er weer een briefje, weer een deadline, weer een ultimatum... en worden er weer twee levens bedreigd. Plotseling is Billy's doodnormale, onschuldige leven een accelererende nachtmerrie. Want de briefjes komen steeds sneller, er is telkens minder tijd om te beslissen en de duivelse moordenaar wordt steeds brutaler en wreder. Totdat Billy totaal geïsoleerd is, in het besef dat alleen hij beslist over het lot van onschuldige slachtoffers. Totdat de strijd tussen goed en kwaad intens persoonlijk is en hij doodsbang is voor de woorden: De keuze is aan jou...

Many readers wonder what inspires the creative genius of bestselling suspense writer Dean Koontz. Much of the credit must go to Trixie, the golden retriever who has taught him things about life that no human ever could. Trixie shows us how to be happy every moment of the day, except those fleeting moments after a meal when the dish is (temporarily) empty. Dogs know how to work hard and to play even harder. With words of wisdom only a bird dog knows, and beautiful photos to warm your heart, this book will lift your spirits and make your leg shake uncontrollably with pleasure! Trixie wrote LIFE IS GOOD to support her friends who are service dogs for people with disabilities. She is donating her royalties to Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), the national organization that breeds and trains assistance dogs for adults and children with disabilities.

In one of the most dazzling books of his celebrated career, Dean Koontz delivers a masterwork of page-turning suspense that surpasses even his own inimitable reputation as a chronicler of our worst fears-and best dreams. In The Taking he tells the story of a community cut off from a world under siege, and the terrifying battle for survival waged by a young couple and their neighbors as familiar streets become fog-shrouded death traps. Gripping, heartbreaking, and triumphant in the face of mankind's darkest hour, here is a small-town slice-of-doomsday thriller that strikes to the core of each of us to ask: What would you do in the midst of The Taking.

A novel about a security agent who investigates the sources of threats against a Hollywood actor.

"The dead don't talk. I don't know why." Yet they attempt to communicate through a short-order cook in a small desert town, who reluctantly becomes their confidant. Odd Thomas sees himself as an ordinary guy, skilled at the Pico Mundo Grill and deeply in love with the beautiful Stormy Llewellyn. Unsure if his ability is a gift or a curse, he strives to help the silent souls seeking him out. They often seek justice, and Odd's insights aid the sympathetic police chief, Wyatt Porter, in solving or preventing crimes. However, a mysterious man arrives in town, accompanied by hyena-like shades and armed with information on the world's worst killers. His intentions remain unclear, even to Odd's deceased informants. The most chilling clue is a page from a calendar for August 15, with today being August 14. In less than twenty-four hours, Pico Mundo faces a day of catastrophe. As malevolence looms under the desert sun, Odd navigates his world, trying to avert disaster with the help of his soulmate and an unexpected group of allies, including the King of Rock 'n' Roll. His account of these two harrowing days, where past and present collide, serves as a testament to living with courage, humor, and a full heart, even in darkness.

Drie motelgasten worden in de woestijn van Arizona door een moderne Frankenstein geïnjecteerd met een vloeistof die hen paranormaal gevoelig maakt.

Mickey Bellsong heeft geen doel in haar leven: ze drinkt te veel, ze heeft geen werk en met mannen is ze ook niet op haar best. Dan ontmoet ze Leilani Klonk; een hyperinteligent, praatzieke en lichamelijk gehandicapte negenjarige. Leilani verteld Mickey over haar leven. Haar moeder is een junk en meestal buiten zinnen. Haar stiefvader, Preston Maddoc, een UFO-fanaticus, wordt verdacht van meerdere moorden. In een visioen heeft hij gezien dat Leilani, net als haar broertje, Lukipela, op haar tiende verjaardag door buitenaardse wezens zal worden genezen. Lukipela is echter nooit teruggekomen van zijn helende reis. In eerste instantie weigert Mickey de fantastische verhalen van het kind te geloven. Maar dan ontmoet ze Preston Maddoc... En opeens heeft Mickey een doel in haar leven.

Bartholomew Lampion wordt geboren op een tragedische dag, die het leven van zijn familie voorgoed verandert. Opmerkelijke gebeurtenissen bij zijn geboorte vinden plaats en iedereen zegt dat Barty de mooiste ogen heeft die ze ooit gezien hebben. Op dezelfde dag ontdekt een meedogenloos man dat zijn doodsvijand Bartholomew heet. De speurtocht naar deze persoon wordt zijn levensdoel. Als hij ooit de goede Bartholomew vindt, zal hij geen genade kennen. Op zijn derde wordt Barry Lampion blind, als de chirurgen zijn ogen verwijderen om een snel groeiende kanker weg te nemen. Maar op zijn dertiende krijgt hij zijn zicht terug. Hoe en waarom dat gebeurt wordt duidelijk in een adembenemende reis vol moed, spanning en avontuur.

Buddy Holly's plane just went down. But for P.I. Sam McCain, bad news hits even closer to home. A local couple turns up dead, and the investigation teaches him that behind the white picket fences of small-town Iowa, there's a flip side to the American dream.

Martie is an ordinary woman until she develops autophobia - fear of oneself. As her condition worsens, her husband is determined to find out what triggered her illness and he finds that Dr Mark Ahriman (a leading psychiatrist) may be more than just a doctor but perhaps a prime suspect.

Seven legendary authors recount the life of Lyle Speaks, from his hardscrabble boyhood in Texas to his later years as an aging cattle rancher in Montana, years in which his colorful past may yet come back to haunt him.

Drei Spannungsromane - packend und atemberaubend. 862 S.

Zatímco křehká nadčasová povídka Zázračné ruce vypráví o samotářském podivínovi, jenž je pro své parapsychologické schopnosti odsouzen k životu na okraji společnosti, novela Chase, nazvaná podle hlavní postavy a původně publikovaná pod pseudonymem K. R. Dwyer, je pevně zasazena do roku 1971: prezident USA je R. M. Nixon a válka v Indočíně, v níž padlo nebo bylo raněno tři sta šedesát tisíc Američanů, skončí až za dva roky. Ben Chase, sužovaný traumatem hrůzostrašných zážitků z Vietnamu, náhodou vyruší úchylného vraha, který svou zášť obrátí proti němu. Hrdina se přímo očima čtenáře mění z pronásledovaného na pronásledovatele, vybředá z deprese a nakonec je schopen navázat hluboký citový vztah. -- zdroj: legie.info --

In Moonlight Bay, Californiem verdwijnen kinderen. Op de politie kan niet vertrouwd worden want in Moonlight Bay stopt men de zaken liever in de doofpot. Christopher Snow, de sympathieke held uit Koontz' Vrees niets, is ervan overtuigd dat de vermiste kinderen nog leven. Geholpen door zijn vrienden en zijn uitzonderlijke hond Orson gaat hij op zoek. Christopher heeft een groot voordeel: hij kent de nachht beter dan wie dan ook, zelfs beter dan zijn meedogenloze tegenstanders...

Schutzengel Als Kind hatte Laura einen Schutzengel. Während ihrer Ehe blieb er zwanzig Jahre lang verschwunden - bis er plötzlich verwundet vor ihrer Haustür steht. Jetzt ist es Laura, die ihren einstigen Beschützer vor schrecklichen Feinden retten muss. Nachtstimmen Colin Jacobs ist ein schüchterner Junge. Unerwartet wird ihm die Freundschaft des von allen bewunderten Roy Borden angeboten. Auch nachdem Roy merkwürdige Freundschaftsbeweise von Colin fordert, hegt dieser keinen Verdacht. Doch Roy ist kein Junge wie die anderen..

Het was een crash. Driehonderddertig doden, geen overlevenden. Geen overlevenden, dat blijft Joe Carpenter dag in dag uit achtervolgen. Zijn vrouw en kinderen behoorden tot de slachtoffers. Een jaar later hoort Joe dat er toch een overlevende zou zijn: een geleerde die iets uit een overheidslaboratorium zou hebben gestolen. Voor de ramp was Joe begaafd onderzoeksjournalist. Maar deze zaak is geen werk, het is een noodzaak. Joe moet en zal deze getuige vinden om achter de waarheid van de crash te komen. Wat volgt is een desperate zoektocht met vele obstakels...

This anthology features 13 mystery stories written by well-known mystery authors collaborating with their children and grandchildren. Each story features a short personal introduction by the adult and child writing team on what it was like to collaborate on their included story. Contributors include Scott Turow, Sharyn McCrumb, Stuart Kaminsky, Jonathan Kellerman, Elizabeth Engstrom, and many others.

Eine Sammlung von drei spannenden Geschichten: "Wenn die Dunkelheit kommt" von Dean R. Koontz, "Die Schwingen des Todes" von Charles L. Grant und "Das Gott-Projekt" von John Saul, die zusammen 877 Seiten fesselnde Lektüre bieten.

Wat een ontspannen weekend in het prachtige huis van de familie Templeton had moeten worden, loopt uit op een drama. Een indringer vermoordt in koelen bloede het hele gezin. Een zinloze moordpartij. Door stom toeval wordt Chyna Shepherd, studente psychologie en te gast bij de familie, over het hoofd gezien. Chyna zet alles op alles om te voorkomen dat de moordenaar nog meer slachtoffers kan maken en begint een verbeten jacht op de grote onbekende...

Tommy Phan is a successful detective novelist living the American Dream in southern California. One evening he comes home to find a small rag doll on his doorstep. It’s a simple doll, covered entirely in white cloth, with crossed black stitches for the eyes and mouth, and another pair forming an X over the heart. Curious, he brings it inside. That night Tommy hears an odd popping sound and looks up to see the stitches breaking over the doll’s heart. And in minutes the fabric of Tommy Phan’s reality will be torn apart. Something terrifying emerges from the pristine white cloth, something that will follow Tommy wherever he goes. Something that he can’t destroy. It wants Tommy’s life, and he doesn’t know why. He has only one ally, a beautiful, strangely intuitive waitress he meets by chance—or by a design far beyond his comprehension. He has too many questions, no answers, and very little time. Because the vicious and demonically clever doll has left this warning on Tommy’s computer screen: The deadline is dawn. Ticktock Time is running out.

Úmyslem této antologie je nabídnout čtenářům skupinu variací na téma lovců číhajících na své oběti, aniž by se v nějaké z nich vyskytl zrychlený dech na zvukovém záznamu nebo tak hloupá hrdinka, že jde po půlnoci do starého domu...,“ píše v úvodu antologie, obsahující 19 horrorových povídek mistrů horrorového žánru, jež spojuje stejné téma, jeden ze dvou editorů Ed Gorman. Seznam povídek: V pasti (Dean R. Koontz) Útěk (John Coyne) Den ze života (F. Paul Wilson) Lovec ještěrů (Robert R. McCammon) Piloti (Joe R. Lansdale a Dan Lowry) Stopař (Ed Gorman) Dotáhnout to do konce (Rich Hautala) Kainovy děti (Al Sarrantorio) Ze zásady (Max Allan Collins) Prosincová slečna (Rex Miller) Ve věci propuštění (John Maclay) Posvátný oheň (Charles de Lint) Stopař duší (Edward D. Hoch) Darwinovské důkazy (Barry N. Malzberg) Hon (Richard Laymont) Matka Tucker (James Kisner) Jezábel (J. N. Williamson) Co řekla Chelsea (Michael Seidman) Rivereños (Trish Janeshutz)