Frankenstein: City of Night
Published: 2005
Author: Dean Koontz and Ed Gorman
Genre: Conspiracy, Fiction, Horror, Literature, Mystery, Police Procedurals, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller
Book 02 of 05: Frankenstein
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The Review
The novel City of Night was written by best-selling authors Dean Koontz and Ed Gorman and published in 2005. This book is the second installment in Koontz's Frankenstein series. Dead and Alive, the third book in the series was released in 2009. You continue with O'Connor and Michael's frequently funny conversation, which is quite pleasant in the midst of all the excitement and occurrences. Deucalion seemed to take on a little different position, and he didn't look as frightening as he did in "Prodigal Son."
I was first disappointed, but it worked perfectly with the flow of the plot. Victor Frankenstein's persona developed more, and you can fully sense his insanity and arrogance in what he does as he grows more and more reckless.
Overall, the plot appears to be sluggish, but it is actually rapid, and you only realize this when the book is nearly finished or you are on the final page.
This was a fantastic read for me. The brief chapters didn't bother me this time, and I thought they added to the story's appeal.
The premise was intriguing and grew to intensify as the story progressed. The characters did not change and stayed as they were.
The tale delves deeper into Helios' life and gives you a better idea of what his inventions are like.
I didn't like how sudden the ending was since I wanted to read and learn more. To me, it appeared as if Mr. Koontz arbitrarily selected a point to finish the City of Night, and by both I mean the City of Night and Dead and Alive, but this was not the case, and it was done on purpose, much like an episode of a TV program is chopped to keep the viewer interested in the future episode.
This is the second book in the series that I enjoy, however it is a little slow-paced and appears to mainly build up the third book.
This establishes the major narrative and struggle that Victor will confront, and we get to know the characters a little more in this book.
It appears to be taking an interesting direction and has kept my interest quite well. I wish there was a better finish to this since, as I've stated several times in this review, it simply dropped off. It was as if Koontz wrote one novel and then ripped it in half to make two. But don't worry, the following book, "Dead and Alive," is excellent.
I've never liked a "second part" as much as or more than the first, but this book was out of this world! A "page-turner" in the same vein as book one.
This novel maintains the wit and comedy of the first. It's nice to see the cops back at work, and there are even more great characters introduced that you'll like.
O'Connor and Maddison's only communication with each other consists entirely of witty banter in which they exchange snappy one-liners back and forth, and I believe some readers will dislike it because it is tiresome and unrealistic for them, but many readers will enjoy it and may laugh out loud on numerous occasions, so just read and decide which one you are.
I once again admire Koontz's ability to lure me into each chapter...and then leave me breathless as he jumps back and forth between the mini-plots of other characters.
The only dissatisfaction I had during this never-ending sensation of emotional foreplay was my intense need to read more about the often delicate, sad, haunting, and sometimes savage Deucalion, and Koontz's teasing left me unsatisfied in this aspect.
I anticipated Deucalion would play a larger part in the next book, as he is the Old Race's Champion, and he should be essential and center stage during the impending holocaust.
I couldn't figure out who wrote what out of the three authors (Dean Koontz, Ed Gorman and Kevin J. Anderson) in this and the prior narrative but I don't think it matters because both novels were fantastic.
Overall, I felt the book was a fantastic read, however as I already stated, it fell short at the end.
Dean Koontz's whole body of work is in my possession. I purchased it as soon as it was available. Sure enough, he didn't let me down. He can easily keep the reader's attention from page one to the conclusion. He is a real master storyteller. I wholeheartedly suggest all of his books!
Final Thoughts
Let me start by saying that you are lucky in that the third book in this series has already been released and that you can purchase it as soon as you finish the second.
It's a little bland at first as it sets up the remainder of the novel, but it's still amusing. It becomes a true page-turner, twisting and turning with tales merging and getting more thrilling. It's fantastic.
The City of Night picks up immediately where Prodigal Son leaves off. All of the characters have returned, plus a few new ones have been introduced, and Helios' weaknesses are becoming more apparent.
Carson, Michael, and Deucalion's new goal is to destroy Helios, as Helios continues to strive to take over the globe with his new race.
Fans of the original novel will not be disappointed with this sequel. This book takes off precisely where the last one left off and runs from beginning to end.
There was a brief review of what had occurred that was interspersed across the first few chapters. This is especially helpful if, like me, you purchased this book as immediately as it was available but never got around to reading it.
This is a novel I wholeheartedly recommend, especially if you loved the first book in the series.
I chose Book one since I am a major admirer of all things Frankenstein as I mentioned in my previous review. While it's a fresh take on the subject, it's been extremely nice thus far.
In a nutshell, this is what this book is... Fantastic narrative, great characters, loads of tension, and romantic hints.
According to the previous allusions, I liked this book and despise these novels for their cliffhangers, but in a pleasant manner.
Synopsis
"The Frankenstein story is updated to the 21st century by the great American storyteller Dean Koontz. Now someone new is playing god.
They are stronger, heal better and think faster than any humans ever created – and they must be destroyed. But not even Victor Helios can stop the engineered killers he has set loose on a reign of terror through modern-day New Orleans.
The mad genius had not imagined that his creations would develop minds – and purposes – of their own. And as Deucalion and Detectives O'Connor and Maddison race to uncover an age-old conspiracy, they will discover that Victor's new, improved models have infiltrated every level of New Orleans society … and far beyond.
Dean Koontz, the master storyteller, creates a bold new legend."
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Rating: 95/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.
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