by Dean KoontzListening to this book brought us through Kansas and most of the way through Colarado. Both Candleman and I love Dean Koontz and were confident that his book would hold our interest while driving familiar roads.
The main character, Timothy Carrier, a quiet stone mason having a beer in a California bar, meets a stranger who mistakes him for a hit man. The stranger slips Tim a manila envelope containing $10,000 in cash and a photo of the intended victim, Linda Paquette, a writer in Laguna Beach, then leaves. A moment later, Krait, the real killer, shows up and assumes Tim is his client. Tim manages to distract Krait from immediately carrying out the hit by saying he's had a change of heart and offering Krait the $10,000 he just received. This ploy gives the stone mason enough time to warn Linda before they begin a frantic flight for their lives. --Publisher's Weekly
I really enjoyed this book, although I thought the love interest was a bit weird. There was a fair amount of tension to keep my interest. Not the best Koontz book I've read, but still good.
Sounds like an interesting premise... I'm still debating whether to put this one on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this one. :) It was definitely different but interesting nonetheless. :)
ReplyDeleteI have recently heard a lot about about Dean Koontz. Looks like I should give him a chance. Any suggestions for starters?
ReplyDeleteHeather, if you have read and liked Dean Koontz, you will probably like this one.
ReplyDeleteLover of Books, I enjoyed it, too. I don't think my review let on that I liked it.
Fleiger, I love Dean Koontz. Whenever I just need to read a book that grabs my attention I reach for Koontz. I would recommend starting with Odd Thomas.
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ReplyDeleteI like the premise of this one. He's a bit of a hit-or-miss author for me, though, so I suppose this will languish on my TBR list until I happen upon it at the library. Speaking of Koontz, I just picked up Brother Odd a couple of days ago at the library. Loved Odd Thomas, but didn't care much for Forever Odd. I'm hoping this one's a winner!
ReplyDeleteI just mooched Odd Thomas but don't know when I'll get around to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks... would take a look see soon ;)
ReplyDeleteI loved this book! But then again, I am a Koontz fan.
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