Feb 03, 2004 dean koontz, the bestselling master of suspense, invites you into the shocking world of moonlight covewhere four unlikely survivors confront the darkest realms of human nature. The key to midnight is a novel by dean koontz that was originally published under the pseudonym leigh nichols. Serious writersmight do well to examine his technique. This paradox is one common to all koontz books, and as cliched as it may be, it is comforting to close the book believing, as koontz does, that there is hope for the triumph of goodness and that love will conquer all in the end. And the few who remain unchanged are absolutely terrified. The novel tells the story of joanna rand, a nightclub owner and singer who discovers that she is really the daughter of an american senator who went missing twelve years ago. Dean koontzs midnight takes place in the town of moonlight cove, ca. Koontz also does a wonderful job of illustrating the different countries that the story takes place in. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Dean koontz did not predict the coronavirus in a 1981. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Totally unbelievable by todays technology, but who knows what the future holds. Audiobook hd audio 77 shadow street dean koontz part 22. I love dean koontz books, and the key to midnight to another great book.
At the same time a local book shop was starting on a promotion of dean koontz thrillers some with a supernatural or at least unconventional edge. This is not the first time i had heard it, but wanted. New york if you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. Get the best deals on dean koontz large print books when you shop the largest online selection at. This is definitely a book that has all of those things and that keeps your attention all the way through. So if youre a fan of all these elements and more, youre going to love this list of the 16 best dean koontz books spanning more than thirty years of his career. Midnight is a novel by american writer dean koontz. Dean koontz the eyes of darkness originally published under the pseudonym leigh nichols berkley books. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read reedsy. Dean koontz large print books for sale in stock ebay. The latest tersely titled thriller by koontz strangers. The key to midnight book by dean koontz thriftbooks. Dean koontz going viral amid theories 1981 novel predicted. Order of dean koontz books dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. He is one of the most recognized, read, and loved suspense writers of the 20th ce expose the evilbefore they face a fate more tortuous than death. More praise for dean koontz dean koontz is a prose stylist whose lyricism heightens malevolence and tension. Movies based on books written by author dean koontz. The descriptions of the cities, makes you want to visit kyoto and i really wish i could experience the food. Midnight by dean koontz 1989, hardcover for sale online. Dean koontz, the bestselling master of suspense, invites you into the shocking world.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read midnight. My favorite dean koontz books have a dog, very likable characters, humor and stories with great twists and turns. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Moonlight cove is far too nice to be terrorfree, especially when it exists in a dean koontz novel. The key to midnight was originally published in 1979 under the pseudonym, leigh nichols. He plays a very small part, but if youve ever read a dean koontz book, youll know that any male character who enjoys killing is a the sexiest man alive, b a rapist, and c a complete ego maniac. The only mention of a virus is when wuhan400 is mentioned, one of the many projects being worked on at the place of employment by one characte. A darkly thrilling novel of chilling suspense by koontz, dean from amazons fiction books store. His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but also frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
There is a town in china named wuhan and they have a biohazard lab there. Midnight by dean koontz, softcover abebooks passion for books. Perfect for fans of the eyes of darkness and stephen king the citizens of moonlight cove, california, are changing. It includes aspects of suspense, science fiction, love story, and horror. Dean koontz is a prose stylist whose lyricism heightens malevolence and tension. Feb 11, 2018 master the laws of human nature with robert greene and lewis howes duration. How did dean koontz predict the wuhan virus in 1981. I have read many more of his books since then, but this one is still my favorite. Written by dean koontz, audiobook narrated by tanya eby. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. Dean koontz is one of the most prolific suspense writers alive. 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.
The conspiracy, the government, and spies and how easily the can infiltrate our lives. Oct 22, 2015 dean and gerda koontz live in southern california with their golden retriever, anna, grandniece of the famous and beloved trixie. Some are losing their emotions, while others are giving into their wildest fantasies and urges. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. I have never written about a vampire in either modern or antique dress, nor in pajamas, for that matter. 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 creates characters of unusual richness and depth. In time, many of his novels were released as bigscreen movies. He was hardly an overnight success, but his long list of works is evidence of his popularity and longevity. Midnight by dean koontz i bought this book for my husband. Master the laws of human nature with robert greene and lewis howes duration. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is no surprise, then, that many of koontz s books have been adapted into movies. This is not the first time i had heard it, but wanted to listen again and will probably listen again after awhile. What is the dark and terrifying secret that haunts moonlight cove.
Overall, the key to midnight is one of koontzs best books. One of dean koontz s pen names was inspired by his dog, trixie koontz, a golden retriever, shown in many of his book jacket photos. Dean koontz, the bestselling master of suspense, invites you into the shocking. They revolve around the mysterious events in moonlight bay, a fictitious southern california town, that are investigated by the main character christopher snow, who suffers from the genetic disorder xeroderma pigmentosum. It s clear koontz has a firm grasp on todays progress in cyber technology, and firmly believes there will be future advances in the future, and most likely a few setbacks as in midnight. I have so many dean koontz favorites, and this one tops the list. They revolve around the mysterious events in moonlight bay, a fictitious southern california town, that are investigated by the main character christopher snow, who suffers from the genetic disorder xeroderma pigmentosum only the first two books have been released. Eleven of his novels have risen to number one on the new york times hardcover bestseller list, and several have been adapted into feature films and tv miniseries. It was reported as unsold and destroyed to the publisher, and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this. Here is a complete list of dean koontz movies by year. Moonlight cove, california isnt your average tourist town, not anymore. May 16, 2017 listen to midnight audiobook by dean koontz. The key to midnight by dean koontz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
It is an action packed chase novel filled with paranoia, conspiracies, and many great characters. With more koontz novels like this one and his earlier watchers, california may soon replace new. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The key to midnight 9780671809157 by dean koontz and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Author dean koontz wrote a novel called the eyes of darkness, originally published in 1981, describing a killer virus that some claimed echoes the current coronavirus outbreak. Great koontz a wonderfully well crafted book of fiction. Feb 03, 2004 midnight ebook written by dean koontz. The books of dean koontz are published in 38 languages, and worldwide sales top 400 million copies. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading midnight. If youre in suspense about which suspense book to pick up next, you can also take our 1minute quiz below to get a personalized thriller recommendation.
Dean koontz, the bestselling master of suspense, invites you into the shocking world of moonlight covewhere four unlikely survivors confront the darkest realms of human nature. And the few who remain unchanged are absolutely terrifiedif not brutally murdered in the dead of night. The premise of this novel, like those of most good horror stories, is not only unlikely, it is quite improbable. Midnight is the deadline for something ominous to happen to the denizens of a small and lovely seaside town in midnight. This sets up both the initial plot that draws us into the novel, and much of its tone, since like phantoms midnight takes place in a small town, moonlight cove, where.
This book has its tense, heart pounding moments that had me hooked, however, i did find it wasnt as scary or jumpy as the previous books i have read. Midnight by dean koontz book cover, description, publication history. The key to midnight is a suspensehorror novel by american writer dean koontz, released in 1979 under the pseudonym leigh nichols. 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. Dean koontz large print forever odd innocence ashley bell velocity city lot of 7. Jan 01, 1989 let me explain i had moved away and was renting a house while attending university where i first found out that people can like the same books as i do. The eerie mood of this creepy, crawly novel is vividly etchedgripping. Trixie originally was a service dog with canine companions for independence cci, a charitable organization that provides service dogs for people with disabilities. The citizens of moonlight cove, california, are changing. Have read a few books by dean koontz and have been pleasantly surprised at how well written and enthralling they have been. Buy midnight by dean koontz from waterstones today. Midnight, both the beginning of evil and the end of despair. Dean koontz, the bestselling master of suspense, invites you into the shocking world of moonlight.