Best book by Dean Koontz?

crich70 · 01-27-2015, 09:58 PM

I was wondering what others here at MR think is the best book by Mr. Koontz. I've read several of his works including "Lightning", "Tic Toc" and "Whispers" and enjoyed the ride each time but he's written a good many books over the years.

JSWolf · 01-27-2015, 10:33 PM

I cannot say if this is Koontz's best book or not, but it is very good. I really enjoyed reading Watchers. After reading it, I watched the movie and I did not really care much for the movie. So if you've not read the book, do so. I think you'll enjoy it.

Dazrin · 01-27-2015, 10:33 PM

I am interested as well. I have really enjoyed the Odd Thomas series (up through 4.5), but haven't read anything else by him.

Apache · 01-28-2015, 05:32 AM

I enjoyed Dark Rivers of the Heart when it was first released. I feel that it may be dated now though.
http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Rivers-He...sin=B000T8F51C
Apache

WillAdams · 01-28-2015, 06:04 AM

Oddkins: A Fable for All Ages

svenlind · 01-28-2015, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I cannot say if this is Koontz's best book or not, but it is very good. I really enjoyed reading Watchers. After reading it, I watched the movie and I did not really care much for the movie. So if you've not read the book, do so. I think you'll enjoy it.

Well it looked so interesting that I bought the book.

I must stop reading Reading Recommendations

Maillemom · 01-29-2015, 05:34 PM

Midnight was one of my favorites. Of his early works Phantoms and Darkfall.

Fbone · 01-29-2015, 05:40 PM

Fear Nothing and its sequel Seize the Night.

https://www.goodreads.com/series/49796-moonlight-bay

crich70 · 01-29-2015, 11:29 PM

The face of Fear is an interesting read as well. Life imitated art with his book of "Whispers" I understand. After he wrote it and it was out for sale he found a news story about events that mirrored part of his plot. I guess it sent a chill through him when he read about it. (I can't say more without ruining the plot).

Polarpenguin · 01-31-2015, 10:50 AM

Very difficult question. I've read & loved most of his books. However my favourite has to be "Watchers". Was my 1st Koontz book & has been re read many times.

I also love the Odd Thomas series.

ficbot · 02-01-2015, 06:55 PM

My favourite is Night Chills. I have read it more than once.

HoopyFrood · 02-01-2015, 09:05 PM

"Whispers" was/is one of my favorites by Koontz, and "Watchers" too. I think some of his early stuff was better than that written in the last decade or so. But JMO.

alanHd · 02-02-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Polarpenguin

Very difficult question. I've read & loved most of his books. However my favourite has to be "Watchers". Was my 1st Koontz book & has been re read many times.

Like you Watchers was my first Koontz book, a great read. Lightning is ace plus I really enjoyed Cold Fire.

Polarpenguin · 02-14-2015, 06:59 PM

Have just finished the final Odd Thomas book.
Sad to say goodbye to an old friend.

AlbertaCowboy · 02-18-2015, 03:43 PM

"Watchers" was my first Koontz book, given to me by a very dear friend, who has since departed. I absolutely loved the book, and was eager to read more of his work, but unfortunately, I was very disappointed in the other offerings that I tried. I've read half a dozen or so of his standalones and just wasn't too impressed on the whole.
I have been told multiple times that his "Frankenstein" series is wonderful, so I'll prolly add it on to my TBR list.

01-27-2015, 09:58 PM	#1
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Best book by Dean Koontz? I was wondering what others here at MR think is the best book by Mr. Koontz. I've read several of his works including "Lightning", "Tic Toc" and "Whispers" and enjoyed the ride each time but he's written a good many books over the years.

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01-27-2015, 10:33 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,356 Karma: 145488914 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I cannot say if this is Koontz's best book or not, but it is very good. I really enjoyed reading *Watchers*. After reading it, I watched the movie and I did not really care much for the movie. So if you've not read the book, do so. I think you'll enjoy it.

01-27-2015, 10:33 PM	#3
Dazrin Wizard Posts: 2,724 Karma: 75825105 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: PDXish Device: Kindle Voyage, various Android devices	I am interested as well. I have really enjoyed the Odd Thomas series (up through 4.5), but haven't read anything else by him.

01-28-2015, 05:32 AM	#4
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,267 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	I enjoyed Dark Rivers of the Heart when it was first released. I feel that it may be dated now though. http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Rivers-He...sin=B000T8F51C Apache

01-28-2015, 06:04 AM	#5
WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,258 Karma: 3439432 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	Oddkins: A Fable for All Ages

01-29-2015, 05:34 PM	#7
Maillemom Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 28488 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bensalem, PA Device: Nook Classic, Nook STG, Nook Color, Kindle, Kobo H2O	Midnight was one of my favorites. Of his early works Phantoms and Darkfall.

01-29-2015, 05:40 PM	#8
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,284 Karma: 101696762 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Fear Nothing and its sequel Seize the Night. https://www.goodreads.com/series/49796-moonlight-bay

01-29-2015, 11:29 PM	#9
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,310 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	The face of Fear is an interesting read as well. Life imitated art with his book of "Whispers" I understand. After he wrote it and it was out for sale he found a news story about events that mirrored part of his plot. I guess it sent a chill through him when he read about it. (I can't say more without ruining the plot).

01-31-2015, 10:50 AM	#10
Polarpenguin Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 1834850 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS- T3S, Kobo aura H2O Kobo aura One Kobo libra	Very difficult question. I've read & loved most of his books. However my favourite has to be "Watchers". Was my 1st Koontz book & has been re read many times. I also love the Odd Thomas series.

02-01-2015, 06:55 PM	#11
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	My favourite is Night Chills. I have read it more than once.

02-01-2015, 09:05 PM	#12
HoopyFrood Zealot Posts: 118 Karma: 1005064 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Missouri Device: Cruz e-reader, 2 Kindles and a Kindle DX, Sanza Clip	"Whispers" was/is one of my favorites by Koontz, and "Watchers" too. I think some of his early stuff was better than that written in the last decade or so. But JMO.

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02-14-2015, 06:59 PM	#14
Polarpenguin Groupie Posts: 176 Karma: 1834850 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS- T3S, Kobo aura H2O Kobo aura One Kobo libra	Have just finished the final Odd Thomas book. Sad to say goodbye to an old friend.

02-18-2015, 03:43 PM	#15
AlbertaCowboy Guru Posts: 819 Karma: 171672846 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Device: PRS-350, PRS-650, iPhone 6, NVIDIA Shield K1	"Watchers" was my first Koontz book, given to me by a very dear friend, who has since departed. I absolutely loved the book, and was eager to read more of his work, but unfortunately, I was very disappointed in the other offerings that I tried. I've read half a dozen or so of his standalones and just wasn't too impressed on the whole. I have been told multiple times that his "Frankenstein" series is wonderful, so I'll prolly add it on to my TBR list.