Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books. Dean koontz was born in july of 1945, a month before world war ii ended in the pacific. Received a couple of these first from a former rep the signed bookplates are genuine and were meant to be given out to special customers or clients on the publication of a new title g1f2. Born and raised in pennsylvania, he lives with his wife gerda and their dog anna in southern california. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. The eyes of darkness is a fairly well written science fiction thriller story. Dean koontz is an american author of horror and science fiction, many of his books have appeared on the new york times bestseller list with 24 reaching the number 1 position. From wuhan400, the deadly virus invented by dean koontz in 1981.
Strange highways holds two novels, plus 12 novellas and short stories, all but the title novel published before but here tastefully if not totally rewritten. He writes the relationship between people and dogs like no other. About the author dean koontz is an international household name, a brilliantly gifted storyteller whose books have been bestsellers in many countries, selling seventeen million copies each year. Anyone who has read a dean koontz book will surely say he is a master at his work. Visit us to find signed books by the author online today. The moon is floating westward, the sea glimmering in its light.
Welcome to the brand new online version of the collectors guide to dean koontz. Koontz signs sixbook deal at random house dec 03, 2012 dean koontz is extending his relationship with his current publisher, random houses ballantine bantam dell imprint, signing to do six more. After graduating, koontz became a tutor and counselor for the. The blog continues as part of this site, but there is so much more. Complete hardcover 7 book set of dean koontz s odd thomas series odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, odd hours,odd apocalypse, deeply odd and saint odd by dean koontz jan 1, 2003. Books similar to the taking meet your next favorite book. Signed 77 shadow street by dean koontz 2011, hardcover 11. Writing the last third of a novel, i like to get to the keyboard early5. More information about this seller contact this seller 10.
Dean koontz books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. A conversation with dean koontz 1997 by robert morrish. Today i finished dean koontz book the voice of the night. Dean koontz books list of books by author dean koontz. His new book, devoted, stars a telepathic golden retriever named kipp damian dovarganes ap. May 07, 2018 the collectors guide to dean koontz is now online. Dean koontzs novel the eyes of darkness 1981 made reference to a killer virus called wuhan400. The moonlit mind 2011 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in dean s writing. Random house first edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket. Koontz wrote under a number of pen names earlier in his. The author was well into his 8 book odd thomas series at that point, and when it wrapped up with the aptlytitled saint odd in early 2015, many koontz fans christened the franchise his best. He has spawned dozens of books in his real name and under aliases such as brian coffey, leigh nichols, k. Never used, and ready to affix to your dean koontz book.
Aug 01, 2008 deans first signing of trixies new book, bliss to you will take place on the dean, gerda, and trixie koontz campus of canine companions for independence cci in oceanside, california. In the stillness of a golden september afternoon, deep in the wilderness of the rockies, a solitary craftsman, grady adams, and his. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Judyth piazza chats with dean koontz and mark constant, the market on granada archived 20110316 at the. Depending on ones susceptibility to hearttugging boyanddog tales, the novel will either be dismissed as a work of cloying commercial calculation or enjoyed as a crafty blend of genres.
Widower paul annendale has taken his two children, rya and mark, on their annual camping vacation to the small new england town of black water. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. There is certainly no lack of raw action in the book, koontzs first following five novels featuring investigator jane hawk. Here is a complete list of dean koontz movies by year. Prolific novelist dean koontz signs fivebook deal with. He was educated at shippensburg state college now known as shippensburg university. I read some of his books many years ago when i was broke and living in a hostel, suffering from clinical depression. May, 2011 many were re released under his dean koontz name in later years. Deans father, raymond koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother. Dean koontz bantam, 2011 enter the world of the pendleton. Lightning is a novel by american writer dean koontz, released in 1988. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire.
Night chills is a suspensehorror novel by american writer dean koontz, originally published in 1976 plot summary. Dean koontz was born in 1945 in everett, pennsylvania. His flesh was the ultimate miracle of science, artificially created and completely self sustaining. From 1965, dean started off with scifi and short fictions before. Paperback dean koontz books for sale in stock ebay. He has written four series of novels, more than 80 standalone novels, and 74 works of short fiction. Do you think that dean koontz is a terrible author. 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. Dean koontz has published over 100 novels in many genres like science fiction, horror, and romance. Dean koontz is one of the worlds most prolific and bestselling writers, with more than 120 novels to his name. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. Both offer voluptuous yet highly controlled language and profound.
He has written under a number of pseudonyms including david axton, leonard chris and brian coffey. Dean s father, raymond koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother. Those of us who have read koontz s novels know that dogs and especially goldens have always appeared prominently in his works. Interview with dean koontz 2000 by michael mccarty. Trixie koontz was retired from her career as a cci assistance dog following shoulder surgery. The original owner became a recluse and was rumored to be more than half mad after his wife and two children were kidnapped in 1896 and never found. Dean koontz s a big little life, is a beautiful and inspiring tribute to his golden retriever, trixie.
Buy the door to december by dean r koontz online at alibris. Dean koontz born july 9th, 1945 in everett, pennsylvania is an american author best known for his suspense thrillers. R dwyer, leonard chris, deanna dwyer, david axton, owen west, aaron wolfe and richard paige. Welcome to the brand new online version of the collectors g uide to dean koontz. Bookplate of dean koontz printed in red and green and boldly signed by koontz in black ink. At the time of the announcement, koontz was one of the companys most notable signings. Mar 05, 2020 the 1981 dean koontz novel the eyes of darkness and the 2011 film contagion are suddenly hot items. This is a hard cover, first edition, first printing of 77 shadow street by dean koontz, the author of many scary horror stories.
The books follow an fbi agent whose investigation into her husbands unlikely suicide leads her to a dark conspiracy involving. Dean at cci for trixies new book signing dean koontz. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Here is a list of dean koontz books and writings from his pseudonyms by year. The author, most recently, of the city is a fan of marilynne robinson and cormac mccarthy. A comedian in hell 1994 by uncredited talking with dean koontz 1996 by s.
Dean koontz film adaptations 1977 the passengers aka the intruder 1979 video release this was adapted from the novel shattered, which koontz wrote under the name of k. The collectors g uide to dean koontz is now online. Friends and neighbors and relatives have kindly gifted us with 864 pounds of candy, 621 pounds of cookies, 486 pounds of cake, 165 pounds of nuts, 94 pounds of cheese, and one box of marshmallow baby chicks with edible purple ribbons around. During a difficult childhood, books were his refuge, so he has devoted his life. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. His books were so bad they were fun to read, but i lost about 60% of my intelligence after reading them. A 2003 reprinting includes a new afterword by the author, discussing editorial politics. Dear faithful readers, best wishes for a wonderful christmas and holiday season from everyone here in koontzland. Orson bean, who died last week in a tragic accident, was kind, charming, whip smart, and wonderfully witty, but what i found most.
A storm struck on the night laura shane was born, and there was a strangeness about the weather that people would remember. What makes this version different than the previous two. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. Most importantly, koontz is doing some of the best work of his career right now with the jane hawk series, including the silent corner and the whispering room book three, the crooked staircase, is scheduled for a 2018 release. He has also used approximately ten different pen names. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy. His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in deans writing. Deans first signing of trixies new book, bliss to you will take place on the dean, gerda, and trixie koontz campus of canine companions for. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. He graduated from shippensburg state college now shippensburg university, and his first job after graduation. This is a list of every work written by dean koontz.
Theres something about writing with darkness beyond the windows that puts me in a magical mood. His childhood had a strong influence on his writing as he grew older. Dean koontz is a prolific american writer of fictional thrillerhorror novels. A memoir of a joyful dog named trixie by dean koontz. Included with this item is a signed dean koontz bookplate gold printed name to top and his signature below intended for adhering into book but hasnt been. Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontz s novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about books, book signing and face the music. The dean koontz companion by martin harry greenberg. I will include a picture of dean koontz from the signing event. You can find dean koontz signed books below this author biography. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books.
Although i had reread the eyes of darkness in spring 2019, i decided to reread again in spring 2020 due to this dean koontz book getting immense social media attention for its connection to covid19. 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. Here for the first time is a fascinating, comprehensive l. The eyes of darkness has 40 chapters the reference to a worldwide respiratory virus originating in china chapter 39 is quite near the end. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian. I listened to an audiobook rather than read the actual book. I was able to follow most of it although i had to re listen to parts of the story. Author dean koontz spends time with his dog, trixie, in 2004 at their home in newport beach, calif. Coronavirus fears spark sales surge for contagion film. Dean at cci for trixies new book signing dean s first signing of trixie s new book, bliss to you will take place on the dean, gerda, and trixie koontz campus of canine companions for independence cci in oceanside, california.
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