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The absolute WORST BOOK Koontz has written
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I've been reading Dean Koontz since I was 12, I'm now 24. Anytime a new one comes out I grab it up and plow through it.
This book is utter garbage. Let me sum up th...Read more
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The Darkest Evening of the Year by Dean Koontz (2007, Hardcover)
Author: Dean KoontzPublisher: Bantam Dell Pub GroupLanguage: English
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Bestselling superstar author Dean Koontz turns out another intricate tale of suspense with this alternately heartwarming and chilling tale of charity, devotion, love, and terror. Amy Redwing is passionately dedicated to rescuing abandoned and endangered dogs. So it's no surprise to her friends when she risks her life to rescue Nickie, a particularly friendly and engaging female golden retriever. Nickie's a heartthrob and quickly becomes an integral part of Amy's home--but something sinister appears along with her. A series of ominous incidents cast a shadow over Amy's life, and it soon becomes evident that a vicious someone has it in for her. As always Koontz delivers satisfying thrills, engaging his readers in heart wrenching ways.
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Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. Among dog lovers, she's a legend for the risks she'll take to save an animal from abuse. Among her friends, Amy's heedless devotion is often cause for concern. To Brian McCarthy, whose commitment she can't allow herself to return, Amy's behavior is far more puzzling and hides a shattering secret.
No one is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie, nor when she takes the female golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate and uncanny. Even her two other goldens, Fred and Ethel, recognize Nickie as special, a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by a series of eerie incidents. An ominous stranger. A mysterious home invasion. And the unmistakable sense that someone is watching Amy's every move and that, whoever it is, he's not alone.
Someone has come back to turn Amy into the desperate, hunted creature she's always been there to save. But now there's no one to save Amy and those she loves.
Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. No one is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie, nor when she takes the female golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate and uncanny. Even her two other goldens, Fred and Ethel, recognize Nickie as special, a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by a series of eerie, ominous, and invasive incidents.--From publisher's description.
Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. No one is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie, nor when she takes the female golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate and uncanny. Even her two other goldens, Fred and Ethel, recognize Nickie as special, a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by a series of eerie, ominous, and invasive incidents.--From publisher's description.Dedicated to the cause of dog rescue, Amy Redwing risks her own well-being to come to the aid of Nickie, a very special golden retriever, unaware that she has drawn the attentions of an unknown and ruthless enemy whose attacks escalate with stunning ferocity.
Dedicated to the cause of dog rescue, Amy Redwing risks everything, including her relationship with long-time suitor Brian McCarthy and her own well-being, to come to the aid of Nickie, a very special golden retriever, unaware that she has drawn the attentions of an unknown and ruthless enemy whose attacks escalate with stunning ferocity. 850,000 first printing.
With each of his #1 New York Times bestsellers, Dean Koontz has displayed an unparalleled ability to entertain and enlighten readers with novels that capture the essence of our times even as they bring us to the edge of our seats. Now he delivers a heart-gripping tour de force he’s been waiting years to write, at once a love story, a thrilling adventure, and a masterwork of suspense that redefines the boundaries of primal fear—and of enduring devotion.
Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. Among dog lovers, she’s a legend for the risks she’ll take to save an animal from abuse. Among her friends, Amy’s heedless devotion is often cause for concern. To widower Brian McCarthy, whose commitment she can’t allow herself to return, Amy’s behavior is far more puzzling and hides a shattering secret.
No one is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie, nor when she takes the female golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate and uncanny. Even her two other goldens, Fred and Ethel, recognize Nickie as special, a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by a series of eerie incidents. An ominous stranger. A mysterious home invasion.
And the unmistakable sense that someone is watching Amy’s every move and that, whoever it is, he’s not alone.
Someone has come back to turn Amy into the desperate, hunted creature she’s always been there to save. But now there’s no one to save Amy and those she loves. From its breathtaking opening scene to its shocking climax, The Darkest Evening of the Year is Dean Koontz at his finest, a transcendent thriller certain to have readers turning pages until dawn.
Bestselling superstar author Dean Koontz turns out another intricate tale of suspense with this alternately heartwarming and chilling tale of charity, devotion, love, and terror. Amy Redwing is passionately dedicated to rescuing abandoned and endangered dogs. So it's no surprise to her friends when she risks her life to rescue Nickie, a particularly friendly and engaging female golden retriever. Nickie's a heartthrob and quickly becomes an integral part of Amy's home--but something sinister appears along with her. A series of ominous incidents cast a shadow over Amy's life, and it soon becomes evident that a vicious someone has it in for her. As always Koontz delivers satisfying thrills, engaging his readers in heart wrenching ways.
| Key Details | |
| Author: | Dean Koontz |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Bantam Dell Pub Group |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: | 0553804820 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780553804829 |
| Size | |
| Length: | 354 pages |
| Thickness: | 1.2 in |
| Weight: | 21.6 oz |
Publisher's Note
Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. Among dog lovers, she's a legend for the risks she'll take to save an animal from abuse. Among her friends, Amy's heedless devotion is often cause for concern. To Brian McCarthy, whose commitment she can't allow herself to return, Amy's behavior is far more puzzling and hides a shattering secret.
No one is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie, nor when she takes the female golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate and uncanny. Even her two other goldens, Fred and Ethel, recognize Nickie as special, a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by a series of eerie incidents. An ominous stranger. A mysterious home invasion. And the unmistakable sense that someone is watching Amy's every move and that, whoever it is, he's not alone.
Someone has come back to turn Amy into the desperate, hunted creature she's always been there to save. But now there's no one to save Amy and those she loves.
Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. No one is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie, nor when she takes the female golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate and uncanny. Even her two other goldens, Fred and Ethel, recognize Nickie as special, a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by a series of eerie, ominous, and invasive incidents.--From publisher's description.
Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. No one is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie, nor when she takes the female golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate and uncanny. Even her two other goldens, Fred and Ethel, recognize Nickie as special, a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by a series of eerie, ominous, and invasive incidents.--From publisher's description.Dedicated to the cause of dog rescue, Amy Redwing risks her own well-being to come to the aid of Nickie, a very special golden retriever, unaware that she has drawn the attentions of an unknown and ruthless enemy whose attacks escalate with stunning ferocity.
Dedicated to the cause of dog rescue, Amy Redwing risks everything, including her relationship with long-time suitor Brian McCarthy and her own well-being, to come to the aid of Nickie, a very special golden retriever, unaware that she has drawn the attentions of an unknown and ruthless enemy whose attacks escalate with stunning ferocity. 850,000 first printing.
With each of his #1 New York Times bestsellers, Dean Koontz has displayed an unparalleled ability to entertain and enlighten readers with novels that capture the essence of our times even as they bring us to the edge of our seats. Now he delivers a heart-gripping tour de force he’s been waiting years to write, at once a love story, a thrilling adventure, and a masterwork of suspense that redefines the boundaries of primal fear—and of enduring devotion.
Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. Among dog lovers, she’s a legend for the risks she’ll take to save an animal from abuse. Among her friends, Amy’s heedless devotion is often cause for concern. To widower Brian McCarthy, whose commitment she can’t allow herself to return, Amy’s behavior is far more puzzling and hides a shattering secret.
No one is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie, nor when she takes the female golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate and uncanny. Even her two other goldens, Fred and Ethel, recognize Nickie as special, a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by a series of eerie incidents. An ominous stranger. A mysterious home invasion.
And the unmistakable sense that someone is watching Amy’s every move and that, whoever it is, he’s not alone.
Someone has come back to turn Amy into the desperate, hunted creature she’s always been there to save. But now there’s no one to save Amy and those she loves. From its breathtaking opening scene to its shocking climax, The Darkest Evening of the Year is Dean Koontz at his finest, a transcendent thriller certain to have readers turning pages until dawn.
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The Darkest Evening of the Year - Great Read - highly recommended. Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern California organization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers. No one is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie, nor when she takes the female golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate and uncanny. Even her two other goldens, Fred and Ethel, recognize Nickie as special, a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by a series of eerie, ominous, and invasive incidents.--From publisher's description.
In this latest thriller from bestselling author Dean Koontz, an animal rescue worker is stalked by a dark figure from her past.
In this latest thriller from bestselling author Dean Koontz, an animal rescue worker is stalked by a dark figure from her past.
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Thank you for voting. If your vote meets our The absolute WORST BOOK Koontz has written
Created: 18/01/08
) I've been reading Dean Koontz since I was 12, I'm now 24. Anytime a new one comes out I grab it up and plow through it.
This book is utter garbage. Let me sum up the book and save you the time of reading this pile:
- 2 couples - one is crazy ina n evil way, the other is crazy is a simply stupid "let me slowly divulge my past to shed light on why i'm such a spastic person" thing. Nothing but confessions that are supposed to have huge emotional weight to the characters to add depth. The characters have about as much substance as a piece of toilet paper at BEST.
- Long story short it's all about how great golden retrievers are, thats it. He could have saved time by selling a pamphlet about why he thinks we should all own a shiny yellow dog. Gag me with a chew toy.
A squeaky one.
- The book goes first person for a retarded girl. First person for a retarded girl, a full one third of the book is wasted on this.
- The ending is like the end of a child's animated movie. The retarded girl and the "good" couple all fly away on the dog - seriously this goes down.
I was a Koontz fan until i read this one. I doubt i'll ever pick up another one of his novels. This book should be avoided at all costs especially if you like Koontz classics like Mr. Murder, Servants of Twilight, and the like. And for god's sake do not get the audio book - narrator does an amazingly annoying job while in first person for the retarded girl. I really do hate to say this about Koontz, but he's fallen off in a serious fashion and is using his personal love of golden retrievers as a basis for new material and that simply does not fly.... unless you're a golden retriever then you can be tardo airways evidently. I'd have had a better time reading the back of a cereal box to my cat. It's a cynical view but the book is just that bad.
It really does sound like a sales pitch to adopt a golden retriever, name it nikki, and read bad fiction for the rest of your days.
This book is utter garbage. Let me sum up the book and save you the time of reading this pile:
- 2 couples - one is crazy ina n evil way, the other is crazy is a simply stupid "let me slowly divulge my past to shed light on why i'm such a spastic person" thing. Nothing but confessions that are supposed to have huge emotional weight to the characters to add depth. The characters have about as much substance as a piece of toilet paper at BEST.
- Long story short it's all about how great golden retrievers are, thats it. He could have saved time by selling a pamphlet about why he thinks we should all own a shiny yellow dog. Gag me with a chew toy.
A squeaky one.
- The book goes first person for a retarded girl. First person for a retarded girl, a full one third of the book is wasted on this.
- The ending is like the end of a child's animated movie. The retarded girl and the "good" couple all fly away on the dog - seriously this goes down.
I was a Koontz fan until i read this one. I doubt i'll ever pick up another one of his novels. This book should be avoided at all costs especially if you like Koontz classics like Mr. Murder, Servants of Twilight, and the like. And for god's sake do not get the audio book - narrator does an amazingly annoying job while in first person for the retarded girl. I really do hate to say this about Koontz, but he's fallen off in a serious fashion and is using his personal love of golden retrievers as a basis for new material and that simply does not fly.... unless you're a golden retriever then you can be tardo airways evidently. I'd have had a better time reading the back of a cereal box to my cat. It's a cynical view but the book is just that bad.
It really does sound like a sales pitch to adopt a golden retriever, name it nikki, and read bad fiction for the rest of your days.
4 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Dean Koontz never lets me down...OK, so I am a FAN...
Created: 28/04/08
...but I admit there were a few of his novels (out of how many?!) that I just thought were OK. I loved the premise of this book, as I know Dean Koontz is a lover of Golden Retrievers, and only he can take the soapbox, and scare the heck out of you at the same time:) A pageturner from start to finish, he never lets his reader down with the highs and lows of the human condition, the latter of which frightens me more than the supernatural forces at work. His characters always come to life for me - good and bad. He truly is a master storyteller who grips his writer from page one. I could not put this book down until it was done, and then I was sad it was over. His message got through as well: I have contacted the local Golden Retriever Rescue to see if we can provide temporary foster care:)
I also appreciate the great deal I received through my Seller:) Thanks!!
I also appreciate the great deal I received through my Seller:) Thanks!!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Should have been great, but the ending is awful
Created: 11/10/08
I'm a big Koontz fan, and have stuck with him even through the more mystical bent of some of his recent books. And despite the fact that this new one reads like a giant ad for golden retriever rescue...the storyline is a good one. Amy's backstory is intriguing, but still a surprise when you finally get to all of it. I wish "Moonchild" had been given more backstory as well - why is she so self-center and psychotic - but it doesn't hamper the overall effect.
There are 65 good chapters to this book, and they'll keep you reading long since bedtime. The last, however, is terrible. Koontz builds to a dramatic, "oh no what now" finale...and then produces a hamhanded, "and ta-da, they all lived happily ever after" final 2 pages that will leave you stunned and wondering...where's the REAL end of this book?
So - read it if you want, but be prepared for an ending that does not live up to the story.
There are 65 good chapters to this book, and they'll keep you reading long since bedtime. The last, however, is terrible. Koontz builds to a dramatic, "oh no what now" finale...and then produces a hamhanded, "and ta-da, they all lived happily ever after" final 2 pages that will leave you stunned and wondering...where's the REAL end of this book?
So - read it if you want, but be prepared for an ending that does not live up to the story.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Suspense & Evil Lurking at Every Corner
Created: 31/10/09
If you are a dog lover, you will buy this book about Golden Retrievers. Very good story with lots of compassion, love, evil and suspense. There was too much storyline about "Moonchild" which I thought was disruptive and disappointing where as the author could have put more about Amy and her rescue dogs. Not the best of Koontz, but still a very good story.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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