CLOSER… They found the town silent, apparently abandoned. Then they found the first body strangely swollen and still warm. One hundred fifty were dead, 350 missing. But the terror had only begun in the tiny mountain town of Snowfield, California. AND CLOSER… At first they thought it was the work of a maniac. Or terrorists. Or toxic contamination. Or a bizarre new disease. AND CLOSER… But then they found the truth. And they saw it in the flesh. And it was worse than anything any of them had ever imagined…
--This text refers to the
Audio CD
edition.
Phantoms
and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Book Description
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Product Description
From Amazon
The lights are on in Snowfield, California, a cozy ski village nestled in the Sierra Madres, but nobody seems to be home. When Dr. Jenny Paige returns to the small town, she finds tables set for dinner, meals being prepared, and music playing in living rooms, but there's no trace of the people who put the water on to boil or set an extra place for company at the dinner table. As she explores the town, Paige finds friends and neighbors felled by a mysterious force--the bodies show no visible signs of violence or disease, and no known plague kills victims before the ice in their dinner drinks has time to melt. But the deep quiet that surrounds her offers few clues about the fate of the town's inhabitants. Dean Koontz's Phantoms strikes fear in readers from the very beginning. The mystery deepens, paving the way for a chilling journey toward the truth. If you plan to catch the film version, starring Ben Affleck and Peter O'Toole, remember that you'll be experiencing this terrifying story in a dark theater. So bring an arm to grab!
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
“A master storyteller…his fast-paced plots are wonderfully fiendish, taking unexpected twists and turns.” —San Diego Union-Tribune
“First-rate…scary and plausible.” —Publishers Weekly
“Gruesome and unrelenting.” —Stephen King
“Koontz has outdone himself. A terrifying story.” —Philadelphia Daily News
--This text refers to the
Mass Market Paperback
edition.
“First-rate…scary and plausible.” —Publishers Weekly
“Gruesome and unrelenting.” —Stephen King
“Koontz has outdone himself. A terrifying story.” —Philadelphia Daily News
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse and search another edition of this book.
First Sentence
The scream was distant and brief. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
The scream was distant and brief. Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample PagesConcordance
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
By Koopa90
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A vibrant ski-resort town turns nightmarish when the inhabitants mysteriously seem to have vanished.
Though some are found, they are not found in the best of shape. Someone, or something lurks in the shadows of the town and come nightfall, when shadows take over, you'd wish you were as far from the beautiful town of Snowfield as possible.
This is the first Koontz novel Ive read in over 2 years.
He was the first author I ever read, when I found an interest in reading in early 2006.
The last I read was 'The Good Guy' in 2010, I got 100 pages in, then put it down. It was awful (In my opinion) was going no where. I hated it.
I moved onto the Stephen King DARK TOWER novels, a Harpo Marx biography, The Hobbit, Terry Pratchett and Bram Stokers classic DRACULA.
So like I said, after 2 years, I returned to my reading roots, with Koontz. And wow. What a great read and return to one of my favorite authors.
As a teenager I used to play alot of the Playstation games, SILENT HILL. I originally came across this book as someone on a forum mentioned how the game borrows a great deal from this book, and yes, as a fan of the games, I can definitely see that now.
Foggy mountain town. Roaring sirens. Weird sounds. That constant feeling that something is hiding around every corner. In every shadow. Waiting for the opportune moment to pounce.
This book kept me wondering from the start, right to the very end.
The characters were well written and believable. The plot was solid. It kept me well engaged and wanting to read on.
And all in all. It was a good read. I really enjoyed it. A great start to the year of 2013!
Though some are found, they are not found in the best of shape. Someone, or something lurks in the shadows of the town and come nightfall, when shadows take over, you'd wish you were as far from the beautiful town of Snowfield as possible.
This is the first Koontz novel Ive read in over 2 years.
He was the first author I ever read, when I found an interest in reading in early 2006.
The last I read was 'The Good Guy' in 2010, I got 100 pages in, then put it down. It was awful (In my opinion) was going no where. I hated it.
I moved onto the Stephen King DARK TOWER novels, a Harpo Marx biography, The Hobbit, Terry Pratchett and Bram Stokers classic DRACULA.
So like I said, after 2 years, I returned to my reading roots, with Koontz. And wow. What a great read and return to one of my favorite authors.
As a teenager I used to play alot of the Playstation games, SILENT HILL. I originally came across this book as someone on a forum mentioned how the game borrows a great deal from this book, and yes, as a fan of the games, I can definitely see that now.
Foggy mountain town. Roaring sirens. Weird sounds. That constant feeling that something is hiding around every corner. In every shadow. Waiting for the opportune moment to pounce.
This book kept me wondering from the start, right to the very end.
The characters were well written and believable. The plot was solid. It kept me well engaged and wanting to read on.
And all in all. It was a good read. I really enjoyed it. A great start to the year of 2013!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I first read this a couple years ago and decided to read it again. I was quickly reminded why I loved it so much the first time. Koontz spins a frightening tale about two sisters Jenny and Lisa who return to Jenny's small town home, to find many people missing and many people dead. I don't want to ruin the point of the book by telling you what actually happens but just to say that it worth your time to read it. The book is fast paced, scary and visceral. The good thing is that Koontz still has the ability to write interesting characters and knows the jargon when it comes to the medical and scientific areas. Read this book if your a fan or sci-fi and horror, it's the perfect mix of both.
By Bryan
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book was scary and fast-paced;something that King couldn't do. king never scared me with a book. he just bored me. Phantoms was the first Koontz book i've read (and so far the only) but it was great. I read it in 4 days. i couldn't put it down. I strongly reccomend it.
Want to see more reviews on this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 307 reviews
4.4 out of 5 stars
Most recent customer reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
"It"
Based on publication dates it seems that Koontz's book predated King's "It". So it is interesting (and was a bit distracting) when Koontz's characters referred to their all knowing... Read more
Published on Jan 21 2011 by Jeffrey Swystun
4.0 out of 5 stars
Page turner
Dr. Jenny Paige returns to her small town home of Snowfield after picking up her sister Lisa. Immidately they notice the town is quieter than normal. Read more
Published on May 2 2004 by Lynda Giddens
5.0 out of 5 stars
No one's around....but that doesn't mean they're alone!
Jennifer Paige and her teenage sister Lisa have returned to Snowfield, California. They note how peaceful it is, how quiet it is. Yeah, it's a small town... Read more
Published on April 22 2004 by DanD
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Book
This book is very well done and will keep your eyes glued to the page at all times. Koontz sets a frightening mood which makes you feel like you are standing in the silent,... Read more
Published on April 7 2004 by Ryan J. Ellenberger
5.0 out of 5 stars
All alone...
All alone, where has everyone gone? Scarier yet, what has happened to them and if they "return", will they be the same? Read more
Published on Dec 30 2003 by Theresa W
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific fun!
Having seen the mediocre film before reading the book, I feared the suspense would be ruined. To my surprise, I fell in love with this book and was unable to set it down until I... Read more
Published on Dec 5 2003 by Tyrone Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Winner
This is a very scary book. The suspense, the mood, the writing all contribute to that feeling you have when you are reading by yourlself and you are suddenly slightly apprehensive... Read more
Published on Oct 27 2003 by Avid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another winner
This is a very scary book. The suspense, the mood, the writing all contribute to that feeling you have when you are reading by yourlself and you are suddenly slightly apprehensive... Read more
Published on Oct 24 2003 by Avid Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars
Edge of seat
The first time I read this book, I stayed on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. Read more
Published on Jun 23 2003 by "gallups2"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Same Review as Before: TERRIFIC!
I know, I already had reviewed this book; looking back at my old review (the "Most Helpful Review" of this book), I decided to update it a bit. Read more
Published on Jun 16 2003 by Barry Dejasu
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
