His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Dean koontz s books have sold over 400 million copies of his impossible to categorize novels. In time, many of his novels were released as bigscreen movies. The first three books form a trilogy, the first being prodigal son published in 2004, city of night 2005, and dead and alive 2009. He was educated at shippensburg state college now known as shippensburg university. He was hardly an overnight success, but his long list of works is evidence of his popularity and longevity. Velocity is the first dean koontz novel that i have read, primarily because he writes in a genre i am not particularly fond of. He has spawned dozens of books in his real name and under aliases such as brian coffey, leigh nichols, k. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian coffey. You are destined to be together forever, 2014, best hardcover price best paperback.
In his final year a piece of his won a fiction competition held by atlantic monthly, which marked the beginning of his determination to become a writer. He lives in solitude beneath the city, an exile from society, which will destroy him if he is ever seen. Thats the kind of feeling you get when you read a great thriller. All are victims of a cruel puppet masterand one of them is a killer.
Dean koontz is one of a handful of writers whose name people recognize even if they havent read his work. Hes written more than 100 books, 14 of which have landed on the top spot of the new. Dean koontz on his newest book and fame as an author. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position.
Dean koontz has sold more than 450 million books, and of his novels have hit the top of the new york times bestseller list. Get the best deals on paperback dean koontz books when you shop the largest online selection at. Expect me to continue annoying you with a stream of books over the years to come. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. Horror and thriller author dean koontz has signed a fivebook deal with amazon. Woody bookman hasnt spoken a word in his eleven years of life. 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. Mass market paperback close remove mass market paperback. But what makes these tales even more captivating are the elements of horror, fantasy, and suspense thrown in. An image shows a genuine page from dean koontz s novel the eyes of darkness containing the words wuhan400. He has written four series of novels, more than 80 standalone novels. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. A theory widely shared on social media claims that american author dean koontz predicted the 20192020 coronavirus outbreak in 1981. Here is a complete list of dean koontz movies by year.
Koontz s agents, richard pine and kimberly witherspoon, said the authors book deal would enable him to explore new horizons. Advice for the furry and forlorn, 2014, central street, central street. After graduating, koontz became a tutor and counselor for the. Actually thats not really true i like a good thriller, but i am a pretty squeamish kind of guy, and koontz or so the book blurbs would imply has a tendency to delve. Books of the times not just mans best friend but gods best ally. 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. Dean koontz is my all time favorite author and the book written by him that i love the most was watchers, i do however love all the writings my him that i have read so far. Dean koontz has published many books and stories, including fiction, nonfiction, graphic. Author dean koontzs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. For megan, keeping her boy safe and happy is what matters. The first thing you need to know is that koontz writes a lot. New designs for home theaters by theo kalomirakis october 15, 2003.
Dean koontz is a prolific american writer of fictional thrillerhorror novels. Orson bean, who died last week in a tragic accident, was kind, charming, whip smart, and wonderfully witty, but what i found most. The correct thing, the courteous and moral and courageous thing, the wise thing, is to buy a book to read, buy a second copy to maintain in pristine condition in a vacuum under glass, buy a third copy to donate to the library, buy a fourth copy as a sign of solidarity with the author, and buy a fifth copy as an attaboy for johannes gutenberg, the inventor of movable type. Dean koontzs odd thomas 4book bundle, 2012, bantam, bantam. This is a list of every work written by dean koontz. Dean koontz has signed on with amazon for the nameless series and five novels. Dean koontz going viral amid theories 1981 novel predicted. Other than the name, this fictional biological weapon has little in common with the virus that caused an outbreak in 2020. Vanderbilt defeats virginia to win world series june 25, 2014. Pope francis expresses concern for new yorkers amid. You are destined to be together forever, 2014, novella, 38, ebook. Ibsens dream reflector, 1966 introduction to great escapes.
R dwyer, leonard chris, deanna dwyer, david axton, owen west, aaron wolfe and richard paige. Hes a master storyteller who has thrilled fans for years. Dean koontz books list of books by author dean koontz thriftbooks. I would just like to tell you that when i read your post i had to look it over to see if i maybe posted it at an earlier time because it sounds so like what i. It is no surprise, then, that many of koontz s books have been adapted into movies. Dean is at the peak of his storytelling powers and amazon. Buy dean koontz ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Dean koontz is one of the most prolific suspense writers alive. If you like thrilling stories that stretch the boundaries of reality, then check out these books to read if you like dean koontz.
Bestselling author dean koontz is going viral amid wild conspiracy theories that he predicted the novel coronavirus almost 40 years ago even naming it after the chinese city where covid19. In a recent interview with the sacramento bee newspaper, dean koontz stated that he is a believer in dog telepathy, and that he dislikes labeling his novels as a particular genre, because humans dont understand everything and labels only make us think we do eb whites dr. Dean koontz books list of books by author dean koontz. Prodigal son city of night dead and alive lost souls the dead town rrp. Dean koontz was born in 1945 in everett, pennsylvania. Prolific novelist dean koontz signs fivebook deal with. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. However, dean koontz did not predict an outbreak of a new coronavirus. Order of dean koontz books dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. 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. But woody believes a monstrous evil was behind his fathers death and now. Koontz told an audience at the laguna playhouse in 2014.
Posts featuring the cover of the eyes of darkness book. Dean koontz born july 9th, 1945 in everett, pennsylvania is an american author best known for his suspense thrillers. Dean koontz has 463 books on goodreads with 4952 ratings. Not when his mother, megan, tells him she loves him. Comfortably established in a style the new york times called. Deans experiences with the program provided him with a new outlook on government, and politics in general. This is the order of dean koontz books in both chronological order and publication order. Dean koontz has put an angelic golden retriever at the center of his latest epic tale of good versus evil. New york times bestseller includes dean koontz s short story wildernessfirst time in print. Many of dean koontz books have been featured in new york times bestseller list which 14 paperbacks and 14 hardcovers attaining number one position. Koontz talks to charlie rose and gayle king about his newest book. Author and dog lover dean koontz recently spoke about his newest work and fame as an author.
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