- Hardcover: 544 pages
- Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (Nov 9 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0747209626
- ISBN-13: 978-0747209621
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.6 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 921 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (146 customer reviews)
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From Publishers Weekly
Koontz's tale of a man, a woman and a dog on the run from a high-tech rogue government agency was a PW bestseller for nine weeks.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
From Library Journal
Spencer Grant is on the run from a nameless, violent government agency. His goal is to keep away from his pursuers long enough to find the woman he met the night before, who appears to be their real target. Spencer has no idea why they want to kill Valerie Keene, but his brief acquaintance with her has convinced him that the killers have no good reason for wanting her dead. With his game but fearful dog, Rocky, Spencer leads the killers on a frustrating chase. By the end of the story, Spencer must confront his own personal demons as well as the bizarre sociopathic agent leading the hunt. The government's activities-especially the incredible surveillance techniques that Koontz, in an afterword, claims are currently being used-help create an atmosphere of intense paranoia and fear. This superb suspense novel will surely delight the author's many fans.
--A.M.B. Amantia, Population Action International, Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
--A.M.B. Amantia, Population Action International, Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
My 1st Koontz book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Dark Rivers of the Heart (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the first Koontz book I read and it is still one of the best I've read of his. The bad guy is sick and sadistic. I enjoyed reading about his thoughts. Overall a great book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dark Rivers of the Heart,
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This review is from: Dark Rivers of the Heart (Mass Market Paperback)
It is difficult to imagine a reader who won't be hooked by this thriller about government power run amok and a man and woman on the run from the madman who wields that power. Spencer Grant, a mysterious and secretive man tormented by a terrible event in his past, is so taken with a waitress he meets in a Santa Barbara bar one evening that, when she fails to show up for work the next night, he goes to her home to investigate. The place is attacked by a government SWAT team with extremely deadly intent, Grant barely escapes with his life, and he's forced to follow the woman in a desperate flight. The leader of the very secret agency on their trail, Roy Miro, is literally (although not openly) insane, obsessed with perfection and driven to kill wantonly out of a corrupted sense of empathy. Koontz (Mr. Murder, 1993, etc.) skillfully keeps the reader turning the pages. The young woman who is the object of the chase does not make an appearance until halfway through the book, and the reason she is being sought is not revealed until even later. Through most of the story, only Grant knows the dark secret that haunts him and has left him with an identifying scar on his face. An amoral female government agent is added to the mix (her love affair with Miro provides some wickedly funny moments), setting up an unexpected coda to the tale. For good measure, yet another madman takes center stage in time for the inevitable final confrontation. Throughout, the author makes some telling points about government intrusion into privacy and the efficacy of asset-seizure laws. All this, plus lots of startling high-tech computer shenanigans by both sides--and one great dog. Unrelenting excitement, truly memorable characters, and ample food for thought launch this one to almost certain bestsellerdom.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A thrilling chase novel...,
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This review is from: Dark Rivers of the Heart (Mass Market Paperback)
Valerie Keene was married to the Attorney General's son. When Valerie discovers that the Attorney General is crooked and runs his own illegal agency, her husband is killed and she is framed for his death. Valerie goes on the run to gather enough evidence to take the Attorney General down. She is now working as a cocktail waitress in a bar. Spencer Grant is an ex-cop and a very talented computer hacker living alone with his dog Rocky. Spencer Grant falls for Valerie at first sight, and becomes obsessed with her. After several nights of hanging out in the bar, Spencer tails her home from work. When Valerie does not show up at the bar the following night, Spencer goes to Valerie's house to see what's up. When doing so, he walks in on an assault team of the Attorney General's crooked government agents. Spencer is forced to run for his life, and flee the area. Now with crooked government agents on his tail, Spencer must use all his resources to locate Valerie, so that the two can work together, and bring down the Attorney General. Dark Rivers of the Heart is an amazing book, and definately one of Koontz's best. This complex and suspenseful book is one of the best chase novels that I have ever read. This book brings a lot of paranoia and conspiracy because of the endless chase after Valerie and Spencer. The story also takes an interesting look at the government in general. It shows that we are anything but free, and that we are monitored at all times. The governmental conspiracy that Koontz creates, really provides for a thought provoking and exciting part of the story! The characters are absolutely fabulous. Spencer Grant is my favorite character. The fact that he puts his life and everything he has at risk for a woman he doesn't know is very commendable. His hacker skills are impressive, and once again Koontz creates an intelligent and loveable dog to be Grant's companion. Valerie Keene is highly intelligent, beautiful, resourceful, and a skilled computer hacker as well. Spencer and Valerie make a great team. The main villan of the story is a man named Roy Miro who leads the team of crooked agents. He is perhaps one of the best villans Koontz ever created. Roy is brutal, sadistic, and out of his mind because he sees killing as an act of mercy. The most surprising character is Eve Jammer. She is an ex Vegas showgirl that works with Roy at the agency. She spends her time using the Atorney General agency's information to blackmail people. Eve is beautiful, intelligent, and ruthless. Roy and Eve make the perfect team in and out of the bedroom! Overall, Dark Rivers of the Heart is an outstanding book. It is probably one of the best chase novels ever written. The suspense and action in the book is unending, the characters are all great, and Koontz creates a frightening and realistic government conspiracy.
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