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Dragon Tears Review

Dean Koontz, Animal, Contemporary, Fiction, Ghost, Literature, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller

Dragon Tears

Published: 1993
Author: Dean Koontz
Genre: Animal, Contemporary, Fiction, Ghost, Literature, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller

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The Review

Dean Koontz's Dragon Tears is a paranormal/horror book. It is another fantastic adventure, complete with mystery, thrills, tension, and yet another fantastic dog to add to the excitement! I believe the two main characters deserve a series, with the other characters getting their own book! 

The first sentence establishes the tone: "Tuesday was a wonderful California day, full of sunshine and hope until Harry Lyon had to kill someone at lunch." The story follows the happenings of various seemingly unrelated people and how one day becomes worse and worse, concluding in a tragic predicament. With genuine creatures and magic to contend with, everyone is physically and psychologically exhausted. For Copywrite reasons, here the quoted words are not precisely as they were in the book.

This tale moves quickly and delves into new realms of wonder and dread. Dean Koontz is a fantastic storyteller who exploits the compassion of a few individuals as well as the immense propensity for cruelty and violence in the majority of humanity on the planet. 

Many individuals have experienced things that have no rational explanation, and many readers will recognize the coldness of intuition and "knowing" things without proof or instruction, but rather "felt in the belly" foreboding. 

We must always pay attention to our bodies' intuitions and sensations. Not everything, like tick tock, can be satisfactorily described using logic and reason.

Another enjoyable read that is classic Koontz. Exactly as good as Watchers, Lightning, or Intensity, in my opinion, but a really enjoyable read. 

I especially enjoyed being in a dog's head. I'm not sure whether that's how the inner psychology of the canine mind works, but it was a wonderful way to explore the cosmos through the eyes of a dog. 

Mr. Koontz, thank you for your continued greatness in your writing, and as always, I was delighted to see a dog in his story since it is like his trademark, and I adore it when he uses it. The sections when he writes from the dog's point of view are unique, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable. Dean Koontz writes with a poet's heart, a deliciously crazy poet's heart.

This came as a surprise during my quest to read all of Dean Koontz's works. It is a Koontz novel from beginning to end. The characters in this novel were engaging. Bryan's persona intrigued me as a fascinating psychopath. His scenario with the blue eyeballs was so bizarre and weird that I had to look at the bigger picture. The entire incident played vivid visuals in my head, riveting, repulsive, and terrifying me at the same time. 

Dean Koontz, who are you really and how do you envision and write about perversions like this? Please, whatever you do with this magic, don't put a stop to it. Bryan's craziness combined with magical abilities was, in my opinion, one of your greatest characters.

A superb storyline with many plots that keep the reader wondering. But in a few situations, it was a little longer than it should have been which may be exhausting. But persevere; it will be worthwhile. If you enjoy criminal fiction, sci-fi, and a little romance, you'll enjoy this novel. This is one of those novels that stay with you for a long time after you finish it.

Here, Koontz's creativity shines brightly. His works are in the "could something like this actually occur to anyone" category, and if I could, I would award this book 200 points (as if it mattered).

Koontz is in a league of his own and that is why Koontz is one of my favorite authors, and I own nearly all of his works. I hope he writes indefinitely.

I read this story a few years ago. One of Dean Koontz's challenges is that he is such a successful author that a comfortable public knows there will always be another Koontz novel soon enough. Several years later, I found myself recalling the dog's narrative voice again and again. 

We all know that Koontz adores dogs, and most of his stories include golden retrievers. Regardless, the book's dog narrator sections are highly intriguing and difficult to forget. I was motivated to research the book's title since I own every book he's ever written, but remembering what occurred in which book is difficult. 

So I had to remove a number of books from my collection and run internet searches to acquire the name because the title of this book is completely different from what I was looking for. Still a fantastic book to recommend to fans and new readers alike.


Final Thoughts

This book was fantastic and not as horrible as many of my friends imagined it would be, but it was right up there with the very best! It includes a supernatural element; a lot of tension, really well-developed characters, one of his regular whacky and insane characters, and yes don't forget the dog! 

Dean Koontz's creativity runs wild in this one, making it one of his greatest works! As with most of his novels, revealing too much about what occurs spoils the enjoyment for the reader. So I'm not going to tell you anything else. 

However, it is absolutely worth reading!!! I realize people say it isn't one of Koontz's finest works, but it is at the top and definitely on top of other books in the same genre.

This one was packed with storyline twists and shocks that I did not see coming. Fast-paced, with excellent character development and a compelling narrative. As is nearly often the case with Dean Koontz novels and his developed characters, the characters that grow on you!

I agree that the title is absurd. A dysfunctional family is a recurring theme in Mr. Koontz's books. But not as dysfunctional as our own families. Above and beyond. Even shocking. Now, this is a treasure trove. Choose one. That gets old for me as a fan. However, I enjoyed the plot. I wholeheartedly endorse it. And seeing through the Dog's eyes is both amusing and ideal.

I'm a major Dean Koontz fan, but this novel took me a while to get into. It appeared to be coloring an image for a long period. It was flowing smoothly by the second to the third chapter. I enjoyed the action and the typical riveting drama; good vs. evil. If you're a fan, I don't think you'll be disappointed.


Synopsis

“A cop races against time to prevent his own death in this heart-pounding thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.

Harry Lyon is a rational man, a cop who refuses to let his job harden his soul. His partner urges him to surrender to the chaos of life. But Harry believes in order and reason. Then one fateful day, he's forced to shoot a man—and a homeless stranger with bloodshot eyes utters the haunting words that challenge Harry Lyon’s sanity...

“Ticktock, ticktock. You'll be dead in sixteen hours...Dead by dawn...Dead by dawn...Dead by dawn...””


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Rating: 90/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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Hideaway Review

Dean Koontz, American, Fiction, Ghost, Horror, Media Tie-In, Psychic, Serial Killer, Suspense, Thriller

Hideaway

Published: 1992
Author: Dean Koontz
Genre: American, Fiction, Ghost, Horror, Media Tie-In, Psychic, Serial Killer, Suspense, Thriller

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The Review

Hideaway is a novel by horror writer Dean Koontz that was released in 1992 by Putnam. It is a supernatural thriller centered on Hatch Harrison, an antique dealer who establishes a psychic link with a serial murderer after a car accident renders him clinically dead for more than eighty minutes.

This was a highly engaging novel that I thoroughly loved. The epilogue was amusing but not shocking. I find it amusing that individuals would see this as an attack on their beliefs. It is not religious teaching; it is entertainment, and as such, it is a success!!!!!! 

I can't express how much I like Dean Koontz's works. Each novel is a fantastic read. As much as I enjoy reading the novels, I look forward to reading the "Afterword" that follows each time. The content is so fascinating that it would be ideal if the editors just published a single source that had only the Afterword(s) from each novel.

This is definitely a slow burner. A lot of time is spent getting to know the characters before the final act begins and the book abruptly ends. I loved it and wished it would continue; Hideaway was entertaining, but Watchers remains my favorite.

In my effort to re-read Dean Koontz's works, this was one of the "oldies" that I purchased for my Kindle. One of the benefits of reading after a long time is that I can re-read a book without actually remembering the plot when I start reading again.

Hideaway is not one of my top favorite Koontz books. On the bright side, Koontz emphasizes the importance of family being there for one another and sticking up for what is right. 

However, I could not perceive the power in the characters that I have come to expect from his works. The reason I don't consider this book among my top great novels isn't because of the author or the tale; it's because of a character, and I don't like her. Otherwise, the book is fantastic, and if I don't think about that character, this book becomes one of my top great books.

One of the good elements was how Hatch's death and resurrection transformed the Harrisons' marriage bond and helped them accept the death of their son five years before. Hatch and Lindsey even decide to share their newfound love of life by adopting a special-needs kid.

When the kid (Regina) first meets the Harrisons, she tries everything she can to make them not want to adopt her, exaggerating her disability and repeatedly referring to herself as a "cripple," but the reader knows she is everything but that, and this was one of my favorite sequences in the novel.

However, once Regina returns home with the Harrisons, her character doesn't truly grow, and she appears to play the part of the helpless kid.

This book began off fast, dragging the reader into the plot, then it slowed and you may want to put it down, but don't because around halfway through, maybe a few chapters before that point, it starts to consolidate into a great story, and then it becomes good. 

The thrill that Koontz had captured in the opening few chapters had returned. Overall, I'm delighted I completed the book. It turned out to be an enjoyable book. The finale, though, was classic Koontz. I would suggest this book if you have the patience to get over the first third because it is well worth it.

The antagonist in this tale did not appeal to me. Koontz gave us his wicked side while never making him appear to be a "genuine" person. Because he is pure evil and feels unreal, but believe me, I have seen people worse than him in real life and he is 100% genuine.

I still loved the book, but I wouldn't suggest it as a first read for someone interested in Dean Koontz's work. Start with Watchers, Lightning, Phantoms or, better still, the Odd Thomas series.

In 1995, it was adapted into a film starring Jeff Goldblum, Christine Lahti, Alicia Silverstone, and Jeremy Sisto.

Brett Leonard turned the story into a feature movie. Koontz apparently was so dissatisfied with the picture that he attempted to have his name removed from the credits.


Final Thoughts

I realized that this book can be described in completely two different ways, so in the review section, I talked about other readers or my friends who did not get the actual meaning behind the story and thought it was slow, but in this section about Final Thoughts, I will talk about exactly what I and others like me thought of this book.

Once again, it's exciting, eerie, and tinged with the uncanny. The only thing missing was a dog, which would have completed the novel's perfection as a Dean Koontz book. 

Excellent book. I enjoyed rereading it. I felt really bad and sad when I completed it since, as usual, I want to read a long novel if I like a couple of the characters.

Hideaway is a superbly written, fast-paced mystery. It describes the depth of good and the essence of evil in great detail. 

Koontz incorporates a lot of the supernatural, allowing readers to broaden their perspectives and go deep into their own souls as they ponder the strong ideas portrayed here. 

Finally, the book reveals the strength of love and innocence, God's hand watching over the pure of heart, and the unavoidable reality that evil cannot defeat light. This book was highly engaging, well-written, and very fulfilling to me.

Dean Koontz has a knack for creating characters that you fall in love with. It is quite simple to imagine who and what they are in the narrative. 

The author has an intriguing way of contrasting good against evil in a very realistic manner. This is not a lighthearted book; rather, it is dark and suspenseful. Some of the characters in this novel did not grow on me but Dean Koontz has created yet another masterpiece.

It's a spellbinding story and it is still one of my favorite Koontz stories. This book is terrifying, captivating, and amazing; it's comparable to a Stephen King story in that you're not sure you want to turn the page because you're not sure you want to know what happens next, but you must!


Synopsis

“Strange visions plague a man after he survives a near-death experience in this chilling thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.

Surviving a car accident on a snowy mountain road is miraculous for Lindsey Harrison, but even more so for her husband, Hatch, who was clinically dead for eighty minutes.

After experimental procedures bring Hatch back to life, he awakens with the terrifying feeling that something is it out there. But it soon becomes apparent that the evil stalking Hatch is within him—a dark force of murderous rage that hides within us all...”


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Rating: 90/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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Cold Fire Review

Dean Koontz, American, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Ghost, Horror, Literature, Psychic, Psychological, Romantic, Science Fiction, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller

Cold Fire

Published: 1991
Author: Dean Koontz
Genre: American, Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction, Ghost, Horror, Literature, Psychic, Psychological, Romance, Science Fiction, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller

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The Review

Dean Koontz wrote the best-selling novel Cold Fire in 1991. Some would argue that the narrative is bad since this is a newer and softer Dean Koontz, but I like him! This is the story of a guy who is compelled to save several people by an unexplainable psychic conversation. He gives up all to follow what he believes are Godly communications. A reporter is interested when he arrives at one of his rescues. She attempts to interview him but receives no substantive responses. She uses her vacation time to look into him and how he knows where to go and who to help. Their lives become intertwined, and she urges him to look into psychic connections and why they choose some individuals over others. Both are taken aback by the answer.

The rich story unravels in delectable tangles of mystery, keeping your interest throughout. No one (that I am aware of) writes a book about strange supernatural phenomena as well as Dean Koontz. 

His writings are so well-written and convincing that you almost believe there must be some aspect of reality in what he wrote, and you wonder whether he has ever encountered similar occurrences in his personal life or the lives of individuals he knows.

Koontz at his finest once more. His stories are a great delight to escape into, juggling suspense, science fiction, romance, and the occult. In his writings, there are no sluggish rides. He manages to seize your throat and hurtle you as quickly as you can flip the pages. I realize some of these things are repeated in one review and virtually all of his book reviews because he is that amazing.

I love good heroes, and this one fits the bill. I liked Jim Ironheart and would want to see a sequel where he and Holly become a powerful team. I saw Jim as a knight in sparkling armor riding on a sleek motorbike rather than a white horse, since he was modern and bright, and he learned all types of martial arts and read books about all faiths throughout the world.

Holly was single and in her thirties, with a straight head on her shoulders and a cool attitude without trying too hard, and even though you know throughout the book that Jim doesn't want any distractions as we read about how he saves some lives, it was obvious that them coming together would make for more interesting reading.

As we meet Jim, we learn that he is haunted by something horrible that haunts his nightmares and warns him of The Enemy's impending arrival. 

When Holly wants to learn everything she can about him, she becomes stuck in his nightmares, forcing her to investigate his odd predictions and terrible dreams in order to rescue both of their lives.

Things go from amazing to bizarre in the middle of the book. You have no idea where the ending will lead you. Personally, I was pleased with the finish; it was wonderful while being out of the norm.

I liked that I didn't know what was going to happen next and that I couldn't predict the finale, which is unusual for me. 

I enjoy it when a writer or actor breaks the boundaries, both in books and in films! For example my favorite Harrison Ford film is the one in which he plays the evil guy! 

I'm not sure why people are so obsessed with deadlines. How much more enjoyable would the experience be if the author, painter, or whatever the case may be, did not have a deadline and could take their time perfecting their work? Consider some of the finest (or at least stunning) works that did not adhere to any timeline. The Sistine Chapel or China's Great Wall? What miracles could some of these great individuals do if they had unlimited resources and no time limitations?

According to Koontz in the afterword to a 2004 paperback reissue, he and an unknown filmmaker independently adapted the book into a screenplay. They then pitched the concept to several studios. Koontz was surprised that every CEO had the same idea: make the fictitious aliens in Ironheart's life story real. The project was never completed because they couldn't find someone who would support the script as-is and not demand revisions. Koontz is absolutely correct in his Afterword; one minor alteration in the screenplay would have given the film a D+ at best! Hopefully, someone out there understands this and steps forward to develop a film based on the book's tale. It was an enjoyable read.

This book was really nicely written in my opinion. It gets going quickly and holds me interested throughout. I've read practically all of Dean Koontz's works, and just a couple have ever disappointed me in technical ways, otherwise, all of them are great. This had several unexpected twists and turns, which I quite loved. 

If you're a Dean Koontz fan or haven't read one of his books yet, this is a terrific introduction to his writing and great works.


Final Thoughts

I don't believe Cold Fire was much better or worse than other Koontz faves like Intensity or Watchers, but it was certainly entertaining! The author is able to blend the realm of reality with pure science fiction while still creating a plausible plot.

I appreciate how Koontz gets you like the characters and builds up the tale so you think you know what's going on, but then he deftly twists it around and nothing is as it appears. Then he makes you fear that the characters you care about won't make it out alive. I can't put it down because I adore it.

As stated in the first paragraph of this review, the novel is about two people: Jim Ironheart, who is mysteriously warned of impending accidents, and Holly Thorne, a reporter who had an experience with him and couldn't get him out of her head.

From the first page, Jim was a strong but brilliant and lovable figure who saved lives and captured female hearts. In a nice sense, it's unsettling. Mental instability is conveyed in a bizarre yet convincing way. A fantastic investigation of the power of the human imagination!

It's a real page-turner. Great idea, plot, suspense, and overall excellence. It's fantastic. I wholeheartedly suggest this book.


Synopsis

“A man on a mission must come to terms with his forgotten past in this gripping thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.

In Portland, he saved a young boy from a drunk driver. In Boston, he rescued a child from an underground explosion. In Houston, he disarmed a man who was trying to shoot his own wife. Reporter Holly Thorne was intrigued by this strange quiet savior named Jim Ironheart. She was even falling in love with him. But what power compelled an ordinary man to save twelve lives in three months? What visions haunted his dreams? And why did he whisper in his sleep: There is an Enemy. It is coming. It’ll kill us all...?”


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Rating: 90/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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