Get the best deals on dean koontz books when you shop the largest online selection at. Lightning by dean koontz and christopher lane audiobook. In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on the night laura shane was born. Dean koontz books watchers novel odd thomas intensity novel. The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold short order. The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold shortorder cook named odd thomas. Not only has koontz written some stonecold classics of the horrorsuspense genre, hes created one of its most popular characters in odd thomas. Lightning by dean koontz, a mainstream sf thriller book.
Lightning is a novel by american writer dean koontz, released in 1988. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The husband tba frankenstein 2004 phantoms 1998 hideaway 1995 whispers 1990 watchers 1988 the intruder 1977 there are a total of 18 movies. Lightning is a beautiful story about the power each of us has to influence history in some small way. Odd thomas is a thriller novel by american writer dean koontz, published in 2003. In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on. Theres so much wrong with dean koontzs the good guy that one might wonder how the universe did not implode on the day of its publication. An odd thomas novel by koontz, dean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A shocking lightning a bunch of genres this was the third novel that i read by dean koontz back in 1992. In the year 2008, dean was ranked as the sixth highest paid author, at an approximated 25 million dollars each year. Also, there is an attempted mass murder in a shopping mall perpetrated by machinegunwielding characters. Below is a list of the books in the odd thomas series in order. The watchers is definitely ok the top, it was the book that got me onto koontz. Odd thomas is one of his finest books, and odd himself is a superb character independent tension is the name of koontzs ghoulish game mirror the action is intense guardian about the author dean koontz is the author of more than a dozen new york times no.
Then there is the odd thomas series, but i kind of put that one in a different category. Dec 14, 2019 its hard to have a list of dean koontzs best books without including watchers his 1987 novel which helped to push him further toward global success we meet travis cornell, an exdelta force operative who, amid a low point in his life, comes across a golden retriever in a canyon near his home. This all seems rather normal, he has a girlfriend and several close friends. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. Lightning by dean koontz 2003, paperback for sale online. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. In lightning, koontz provides the fast paced, suspenseful storytelling he is known for, and well developed characters that you care about. Dean koontz born july 9th, 1945 in everett, pennsylvania is an american author best known for his suspense thrillers. In one of the most dazzling books of his celebrated career. And a mysterious blondhaired stranger showed up just in time to save her from dying. He has an endearing innocense about him as well as a charming sense of humour. Lightning ebook by dean koontz 9781440619885 rakuten kobo. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books. Jul 09, 2019 parents need to know that odd thomas is a 20 movie based on the dean koontz series of books.
Dean koontz bio, age, height, spouse, family, net worth. Dean koontzs popularity has helped him rank next to authors such as stephen king. Exupery arthur conan doyle black dagger brotherhood charles dickens charlotte bronte charlotte perkins gilman childrens books dean koontz discworld novel edgar allan poe elizabeth gaskell english literature fyodor dostoyevsky george bernard shaw george r. Lightning unabridged 2008 77 shadow street unabridged 2011 odd interlude. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are. Order of dean koontz books dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. An odd thomas novel dean koontz ebook in odd we trust dean koontz queenie chan. Dean koontz books list of books by author dean koontz. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. Jan 14, 2020 by this time, koontz novels were frequently on the bestseller lists, but the introduction of a new character, odd thomas, kicked off one of his most popular creations and series of books, few central characters capture the hearts of readers like odd thomas, the unassuming shortorder cook with clairvoyant abilities. Free download or read online lightning pdf epub book. May, 2010 years lateranother bolt of lightningand the stranger returned, again to save laura from tragedy.
Listen to lightning by dean koontz, christopher lane for free with a 30 day free trial. I first encountered dean koontzs work with his odd thomas series and i really enjoyed those. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lightning. 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. Odd thomas is the name of a fictional character created by dean koontz. Or the master of a haunting destiny beyond time and space. The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read reedsy. I think this was my most enjoyable koontz so far, beyond odd thomas of course. Movies based on books by dean koontz share flipboard email print. Top 15 books by dean koontz best book recommendations, best. Though it was cruel, it was also mysterious, filled with wonder and surprise. Lightning was written in 1988 when the also by dean r.
I also always enjoy the zen wisdon of odd thomas and the way he explains how things work and why he is doing what he does. Odd thomas is as compelling a character as ive come across. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. This short list here are movies imdb did not have listed in their data base that are also dean koontz movies. Years later another bolt of lightning and the stranger returned, again to save laura from tragedy.
A chilling thriller full of suspense and shocking secrets dean koontz ebook. In the lightning road, koontz has created the kind of scifi puzzle whose. Koontz has created a cast of characters whom i loved for the delicate flaws which make each believable and human. In time, many of his novels were released as bigscreen movies. However one might realize that books by koontz published after this one are even worse, so the universe would have to implode several times. Frankenstein hollywood innocence koontz koontz books last light movies mystery new fiction odd apocalypse odd interlude oddkins odd thomas books odd thomas movie odd thomas series preorder prodigal son rip saint. What do you get when you cross thriller, scifi, fantasy, and horror all together. He was hardly an overnight success, but his long list of works is evidence of his popularity and longevity. Dean koontz began the odd thomas book series in 2003 with the title novel, odd thomas, and is still ongoing. Still at that time 1992, i read the book in a spanish translated.
The first time the lightning strikes laura shane is born. Nightmarish imagery, horrormovie violence, and moments of gore abound in this one. The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold shortorder. The voice of the night 1980 revised and reprinted under dean koontz books written as leigh nichols, revised and republished under dean koontz. Odd thomas is one of dean koontzs more heavily moralised horror thrillers, but is nonetheless charming and terrifying. I also like the extra tropics brought up in the stories, like the tesla backgromd.
Lightning 1988 recent berkley books paperback includes author afterword 355 pages left. I first encountered dean koontz s work with his odd thomas series and i really enjoyed those. Meet odd thomas, the unassuming young hero of dean koontz s dazzling new york times bestseller, a gallant sentinel at the crossroads of life and death who offers up his heart in these pages and will forever capture yours. The first thing you need to know is that koontz writes a lot. The series is currently being adapted into a feature film by director stephen summers. 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. One name you might not think ofthough hes one of the most popular authors of the past several decades, with as many as 400 million books soldis dean koontz.
I always enjoy the odd thomas books by dean koontz and the performance by the narrator. Dean koontz books read online free mystery books free online. But even more mysterious was the blondhaired stranger who appeared out of nowherethe man who saved laura from a fatal delivery. Parents need to know that odd thomas is a 20 movie based on the dean koontz series of books. The 16 best dean koontz books to make you shiver question.
The odd thomas series, which as spawned graphic novels that serve as prequels. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 384 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Years later, in the wake of another storm, laura will be saved again. Odd thomas 2003 the taking 2004 life expectancy 2004 velocity 2005. His books will be immensely experienced by all those who love a good thriller. Having written so many different works, some of his most popular are. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Theres so much wrong with dean koontz s the good guy that one might wonder how the universe did not implode on the day of its publication.
Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Dean ray koontz 9, july 1945 is a bestselling author known for his fantastic suspense thrillers, which also include the element of horror, fantasy, science fiction, and satire. I picked up this book and the next in the series, forever odd, and. Dean koontz odd thomas book 1 odd thomasfor people who cant afford the audiobook. This is the first of four odd thomas books and the best by a considerable margin.
In fact, the tension was frequently such that i had to put the book. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Further details about her wealth including her property, cars he owns, private airplanes he could be owning, houses, luxuries are not yet avavilable and will be updated soon. All the data from the network and user upload, if infringement, please contact us to delete. A storm struck on the night laura shane was born, and there was a strangeness about the weather that people would remember for years. Lightning has some of the same characteristics of that series namely, great characterization, tight, fastpaced plotting, edgeofyourseat tension and thankfully, a hea. A 2003 reprinting includes a new afterword by the author, discussing editorial politics. Not only has koontz written some stonecold classics of the horrorsuspense genre, hes created one of its most popular characters in. The first edition of the novel was published in 1988, and was written by dean koontz. Years lateranother bolt of lightningand the stranger returned, again to save laura from tragedy.
Pdf lightning book by dean koontz free download 384 pages. The book, which was well received and lauded by critics, went on to become a new york times bestseller. Odd is an adolescent on the brink of adulthood who sees dead people and has a worryingly precise moral sense. Odd and the frost giants neil gaiman audiobook duration. Explore the list of this authors books that have been made into movies, including odd thomas. 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. He is a twenty year old man who lives in the california desert and works as a short order cook.
Like i said in my quote post, this felt like koontz was at the top of his game when he was writing this. Meet odd thomas, the unassuming young hero of dean koontzs dazzling new york times bestseller, a gallant sentinel at the crossroads of life and death who offers up his heart in these pages and will forever capture yours. The complete series list for odd thomas dean koontz dean r. Mar 11, 2020 dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. The first time the lightning strikes laura shane is. Dec 21, 2017 one name you might not think ofthough hes one of the most popular authors of the past several decades, with as many as 400 million books soldis dean koontz.
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