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by Dean Koontz (Author) "Brightness fell from the air, nearly as tangible as rain ..." (more)
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A woman's relief over the death of her husband gives way to mind-numbing terror in this shockingly suspenseful thriller from New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.


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A fearful divorcee is relieved when her enraged ex-husband dies in a freak accident, but her terror returns when his body disappears and she is stalked by a man who looks just like him. Reissue. AB. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Rekindling Ancient Genetic Memories, Jul 17 2006
By Erika Borsos "pepper flower" (Gulf Coast of FL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shadowfires (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is another "once-you-start-you-can't-put-it-down" exhilirating reading experience. Dean Koontz has not yet disapointed. His novels are suspense-filled, imaginative, and totally unpredictable. The reader expects ... the unexpected. This novel is exceptionally brilliant, based on plausible genetic engineering principles which are exaggerated to create the impossible yet the reader is riveted and thrilled with the revelation when "the impossible" gradually becomes possible. This book is entertaining, spine-tingling, and utterly terrifying as the possibilities become ever more real ...

The book begins by introducing the reader to Rachael Leben and her husband, Dr. Eric Leben, a former University of California scientist and professor who is a partner in a genetic engineering research firm. This high profile California couple is in the midst of a divorce after seven years of marriage. They
seem like an above average couple whose divorce has all the qualities of turning into a nasty public media type circus event. Right after the meeting at Eric's lawyer's office, he hurls accusations at Rachael in an attempt to gain control over the situation as his masculinity and ego were totally crushed, humiliated when Rachael failed to press for everything she is entitled to under California divorce laws. After this highly charged emotional confrontation, Eric dashed across the street and in a freak accident was hit by a garbage truck. It hurled him in the air like a bomb blast and caused severe head injuries, from all indications killing him instantly. The paramedics could not revive him.

As if witnessing this event was not enough, the following day, Rachael receives a phone call from the Medical Examiner's office where she learns Eric's body had disappeared. After separating from Eric, Rachael had developed a friendship with Benny Lee Shadway, a highly successful real estate developer who was her sole emotional comfort during this horrible ordeal. He noticed she was paranoid and behaving oddly which he initially attributed to witnessing her husband's accident but as time progressed he was to learn her behavior was based on more than his disappearance and death. Rachael starts carrying a gun with her whenever she goes out, she keeps the curtains of her home closed all the time. She is obviously afraid but can not articulate from what ...

Dean Koontz supplies major clues throughout the book to gradually build up the suspense and the plot as the disappearance of Eric becomes connected to factors related to his genetic research. The manner in which Koontz ties together the story, plot and the unusual occurences and events within the book is a mind-boggling but thoroughly satisfying reading experience. As an author Koontz knows just how to reveal more and more personal details about the life and background of each character to create a better understanding of their behavior and viewpoint. Obviously, the reader is free to loath, love, and cheer for specific protaganists as he masterfully and skillfully unravels the murder mystery. Dean Koontz has become my favorite author of this genre. Erika Borsos (pepper flower)
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3.0 out of 5 stars An ex-husband back from the dead?, Dec 30 2003
By Theresa W (mi, usa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shadowfires (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.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Zombies are real, but they have some issues to deal with, Jun 3 2003
By James N Simpson (Gold Coast, QLD Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shadowfires (Mass Market Paperback)
Eric Leben is a brilliant rich scientist. He's not a nice guy though and after an encounter with a garbage truck is dead. Rachael who had decided to settle on next to nothing in their divorce settlement suddenly inherits his company.

The government knows what Eric was working on and wants his secrets and everyone who knows about them. Meanwhile Eric's corpse walks out of the morgue. He wants his documents back and his wife dead. Being immortal isn't as much fun as you'd think, Eric has some physical and mental issues to deal with.

Ben Shadway who has had a crush on Rachael since he met her decides to accompany her while she flees those after her. He has a few secrets of his own and enemies.

This isn't Koontz's best work. It's fairly dated with references to communism with national security. It's storyline is fairly predictable in parts and the ending is very disappointing and unimaginatively simple. I also didn't think the moral dilemma about Anson Sharp was resolved properly for Jerry Peake before he acted either.

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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 27 2001 by Jim Lay

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book.
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... Read more
Published on Jun 23 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

2.0 out of 5 stars Why do I keep coming back?
The more and more Koontz books I read the more and more I keep thinking why do I go back? This book just finalized it, I might never read another Koontz book again. Read more
Published on Jan 16 2001 by Justin LeCheminant

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