From a top secret government laboratory come two genetically altered life forms. One is a magnificent dog of astonishing intelligence. The other, a hybrid monster of a brutally violent nature. And both are on the loose... Bestselling author Dean Koontz presents his most terrifying, dramatic and moving novel: The explosive story of a man and a woman, caught in a relentless storm of mankind’s darkest creation...
Watchers
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 Publishers Weekly
Cross Lassie with E.T., add a touch of The Wolfen and a dash of The Godfather, and you get a sense of some of the ingredients in this supernatural thriller, which should move Koontz ( Strangers a notch closer to Stephen King's high-rent district. When Travis Cornell, Koontz's appealing hero, encounters a stray dog while hiking, he quickly realizes that the animal is most unusual and that something terrifying is stalking them both. The encounter with the dog is the beginning of a tightly woven plot involving genetic manipulation that has created two extraordinary animals; one is the dog, named Einstein, the other is a murderous hybrid called "The Outsider." Hunted down by both the government and a professional killer who has learned the secret of the animals, Travis, Einstein and Nora Devon, a lonely woman befriended by man and canine, attempt to escape their pursuers all the while knowing that a confrontation with The Outsider is inevitable. Though the climax packs a little less wallop than it deserves, this is the sort of thoroughly frightening and entertaining tale that has its readers listening for noises in the night. 100,000 first printing; 100,000 ad/promo; Liteary Guild main selection.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
YA A book that incorporates elements of both the horror tale and the action thriller, and the result is an intriguing and enjoyable novel. Watchers is a retelling of the Frankenstein theme with a twist: two creatures, quite different from each other, roam the land. Two animals who are unlike any other animals as a result of DNA research escape from a top-secret laboratory. One is divinely inspiring, engendering love and caring. The other is a hellish nightmare that leaves unspeakable slaughter in its wake. The two creatures and a supporting cast of charactersa government agent, a hired killer, a decent recluse, and a lonely womanare inevitably brought together in a climactic and satisfying showdown. While the plot developments occasionally seem a bit forcedthis is one book that could actually have profited by some extra lengththe shortcomings are minor. Watchers is a satisfying example of good storytelling. Karl Penny, Houston Public Library
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse and search another edition of this book.
First Sentence
ON HIS THIRTY-SIXTH birthday, May 18, Travis Cornell rose at five o'clock in the morning. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
ON HIS THIRTY-SIXTH birthday, May 18, Travis Cornell rose at five o'clock in the morning. 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
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Luke Harris
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I read two Koontz books of late and was left disappointed by the abrupt ends. As always the story grabs you from the beginning and creates an understanding and closeness to the characters. Koontz even gets us to feel extremely close the the two main animal characters. However just as we get into this great story he seems to rush to the finish. In my opinion he seems to struggle to close the loose ends and end the story quickly. I don't under stand how we can have an entire chapter dedicated to describing a landscape and setting a scene but spend less then that ending the novel.
I guess what I'm saying is that the book could have been 50-75 pages longer. Closing the book -(the final battle) could have been written more suspenseful and perhaps contained a couple of surprises.
I guess what I'm saying is that the book could have been 50-75 pages longer. Closing the book -(the final battle) could have been written more suspenseful and perhaps contained a couple of surprises.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Okay, I really don't know what the raving is about. I read the stupid book for the first five chapters and then I gave up. Yeah, there's a smart dog, and there's a monster attacking people around. Stupid and predicable plot! The story is a major bore, and Mr. Koontz should really consider making his style of writing less repetitive. Don't waste some many pages on boring details. I almost fell asleep when the monster is killing some nobody. So, if you want a real page-tuner, don't ever buy this book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I am not rating this book based off how Koontz produces his storyline, as he is a good writer in this regard. My 1 star rating is based off my preference of content: how it is presented.
A reviewer on this board stated that this is a book for everyone, regardless of age. This is NOT so!
Within this book you will find vulgarity in regards to sex and numerous disturbing murder scenes, one involving a boy and in another instance, the murderer daydreaming about his ultimate kill: a pregnant woman and her unborn child. To name a few. To mention also, there are numerous passages regarding animal mutilations.
This book is dark and quite disturbing and even though there was a good man, good woman (who in the beginning had quite an inferiority complex) and a friendly, smart dog (albeit laughable in regards to capabilities) presented in this book...they certainly couldn't make up for all the twisted, disturbing, dark and to put it plainly; downright evil mentality that Koontz so well displayed within "Watchers."
This IS a graphic book.
If you don't mind this, then more than likely you will find it a well written book.
If you do mind this, you have been forewarned.
Want to see more reviews on this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 717 reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
Most recent customer reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Summer Read
Never read a Dean Koontz novel before. Looking for a light read and this was it. A good read for all dog lovers. Read more
Published on July 1 2009 by C.How
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 100-word book review
Watchers is, I'd say, the perfect example of the sort of novels Dean Koontz used to write, back in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Read more
Published on May 30 2007 by A. J. Cull
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
Im a teenage girl, and I've read this book more than once. I think that this book is amazing and the journey that Dean Koontz takes you through in the plot is so sudden and you... Read more
Published on Feb 4 2005 by sheepbob
4.0 out of 5 stars
shiam's
it watt really good
I really liked it was really good book that I would love to see it againa aol the time sdfsdfd sfsd the fact that i am a girl makes it feel really good and... Read more
Published on July 17 2004 by she
3.0 out of 5 stars
Best from a mediocre author
No matter girls and teenage boys (or right-wing religious fans) may find him likeale, in my book Koontz is one of the weakest authors around... Read more
Published on July 15 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dated, Hackneyed, A Tad Juvenile--Still A Great Read
As with many of Kings book's, a rereading of Watchers brings a number of Koontz cliches into sharp focus (see lady naava's review). Read more
Published on July 14 2004 by Orangeman
2.0 out of 5 stars
Watch me sell this back.....
Psychic dogs, power-mad scientists, perfect wives, and middle-aged ex-special forces heroes are all trademark Koontz plot devices, and are used in abundance in this latest Koontz... Read more
Published on July 13 2004 by Serene
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Best Books I've Ever Read
I am taking this opportunity to review this book because I want everyone to know about it. "The Watchers" is THE boook that got me started on Dean Koontz. Read more
Published on Jun 29 2004 by M. Leyde
5.0 out of 5 stars
Watchers
When the Russians sabotage a genetic research project in California, two mutated creatures escape from the lab. Read more
Published on May 27 2004 by B. Viberg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Any Book I Regret Finishing
I wanted to know the ending, but reached that 3 days ago, yet I'm feeling lost now that I've finished it. Read more
Published on May 16 2004 by J. R Selfe
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
