Rachel's request for a quick and clean divorce enraged her husband. She had never seen Eric so angry, so consumed by pure and terrifying hatred. Then, in the heat of the moment, Eric was struck down in a traffic accident. His death was instantaneous. Shocked and relieved, Rachel had nothing left to fear. Until Eric's body disappeared from the morgue - and Rachel was stalked by someone who looked like her dead husband......Shadowfires
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The books of Dean Koontz are published in 38 languages, and worldwide sales top 400 million copies. 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. Dean and Gerda Koontz live in southern California with their golden retriever, Anna, grand-niece of the famous and beloved Trixie.
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By Jim Lay
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Many of my favorite Koontz novels were originally published under the psuedonym LEIGH NICHOLS. There is something so engaging and suspenseful and passionate about those earlier novels that I really think he was in the top of his form back then. SHADOWFIRES stands out as one of his best. Beautiful and intensely-likeable Rachel Leben has finally escaped the neglect and cruelty of her husband, brilliant genetecist Eric Leben. Or at least she thinks she has. But Eric's hate for her (mainly for leaving him which in turn humiliates him) becomes a force of nature. Nothing will stop him from destroying her. Not even death... I've read this book at least twice now and will probably read it again. It's a classic "chase novel" with a creepy blend of science and horror and suspense. Highly recommended.
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By Theresa W
Format:Mass Market Paperback
While this story has a great premise, I do agree with some of the reviewers in saying that Koontz doesn't completely pull it off.
I'd really give this book about 3 1/2 stars if I could. It did keep me on the edge of my seat, wondering how things will turn out, however, some of the topics were just a little too out there for me.
Some of my favorite of Koontz's are: Odd Thomas, False Memory, Key to Midnight, House of Thunder & The Bad Place.
By Pat the cat
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This is the 3rd book that I read by Dean Koontz. I heard that this book, Shadowfires, was on the top 10 list of his best books. Eurk. It's just a boring over the top cat and mouse story that progresses very slowly. The authors spends pages and pages on the inner thoughts and dialogues of the many characters. Even the zombie that is turning into a ridiculous evolutionary monster has inner thoughts; everything changes in him but his brain keeps functioning until the end. Dude, this is so far fetched. The motivation of the DSA agent chasing after the good guy is not credible. There are sections that are pretty scary and filled with tension but not enough of them to keep one's attention. This said, it takes great writting skills to put together such a bizarre story; and for this reason, I gave it a 2/5 stars (not quite bad but pretty close).
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Rekindling Ancient Genetic Memories
This book is another "once-you-start-you-can't-put-it-down" exhilirating reading experience. Dean Koontz has not yet disapointed. Read more
Published on July 16 2006 by Erika Borsos
2.0 out of 5 stars
Zombies are real, but they have some issues to deal with
Eric Leben is a brilliant rich scientist. He's not a nice guy though and after an encounter with a garbage truck is dead. Read more
Published on Jun 2 2003 by James N Simpson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Actually 3 1/2 stars....A gripping read from pge 1
This book has a lot of DK staples:
Love triangles (not really a staple, but always a romance factor)
Governement secrets
Scientist obsessed with fountain of youth (most of... Read more
Published on Aug 28 2002 by Darren Jacks
5.0 out of 5 stars
a fun read
I suppose this book can be overanalyzed and nitpicked till it's reduced to nothing much,but I enjoyed it thoroughly and that's all that matters. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2002 by orange
4.0 out of 5 stars
When the Dead Don't Stay Buried
I read this one when it came out under Koontz's "Leigh Nichols" pseudonym - I knew it was him before he admitted it, and this was the title I figured it out on. Read more
Published on April 7 2002 by Bruce Rux
3.0 out of 5 stars
ummm no
I read this book a few years ago. It was pretty good in the start, then it got to be sort of corny. I liked Verdad and Hagerstrom's characters, but for some reason i just couldn't... Read more
Published on Sep 15 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great horror/chase novel.
This is one of my favorite Koontz novels. Nothing will stop famed geneticist Eric Leben from seeking revenge on his ex wife. Not even death! A harrowing, edge of your seat read. Read more
Published on Jun 26 2001 by Jim Lay
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great movie! But it's a book...
Like a fast-paced, well-crafted thrill? Well, here you have it. Dean Koontz has put together a good, long story with believable, likeable folks (except for those two bad guys), a... Read more
Published on Mar 28 2001 by Michael Dickson
5.0 out of 5 stars
From The Corner Of His Eye
I am a very avid reader of alot of books of all kinds of subjects. I found this book to be easy to read and so intelligently written. Read more
Published on Feb 15 2001 by TawnyCaluza
4.0 out of 5 stars
Suspenseful Story
Originally written under the pen name of Leigh Nichols, this book tells of a love triangle gone horribly wrong. Read more
Published on Feb 2 2001 by J. Austin
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