Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. She can remember very little of her life, including where she worked and what she did. And the subjects of his scary, spooky, kept in suspense throughout the reading. Along the night coast, contains chapters one through fiftyseven. Buy the house of thunder by dean r koontz online at alibris. The house of thunder is typical of early koontz thriller fiction, before he became popular as a horror writer. Although i liked the book, i felt i couldnt connect with the characters. Midnight is a novel by american writer dean koontz. The novel revolves around a woman named susan thorton, who wakes up in a hospital bed with no recollection of her past or how she got there. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. So for one of his earlier works it is still a good read, but i would like to see him rewrite it with his more advanced writing style 36 years later. Dean koontz was born in july of 1945, a month before world war ii ended in the pacific. But even more mysterious was the blondhaired stranger who appeared out of nowhere the man who saved laura from a fatal delivery.
Complete summary of dean koontzs the house of thunder. In a cavern called the house of thunder, susan thornton watched in terror as her lover died a brutal death in a college hazing. Originally published under one of his many pseudonyms, leigh nichols, in 1982, this. Be the first to ask a question about the house of thunder. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels.
If we talk about the content, the book is not quite unambiguous. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used. Susan thornton finds herself in a hospital after an auto accident. In a cavern called the house of thunder, susan thornton. The house of thunder by leigh nichols fantastic fiction. However, my joy lessened and soon became disappointment when i realized that these new editions, all but one, predate those titles that were previously available at audible. Dean koontz was born in 1945 in everett, pennsylvania.
However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. The house of thunder shadowfires midnight by dean koontz. Dean koontz, laural merlington, mel foster, brilliance audio. Buy a cheap copy of the house of thunder shadowfires. If you do not see the book you are looking for, please call or email with your request. He was educated at shippensburg state college now known as shippensburg university. Horror novelist koontz shows more control here than is often the case and has a strong, clear opening that works up considerable suspense. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. This work on the basis of full can be attributed to the traditional authors frightening to shiver thriller. Dean koontz has published over 100 novels in many genres like science fiction, horror, and romance. Young california physicist susan thorton wakes up in an amnesiac state in an oregon hospital and. I have always liked reading dean kootzs stories, and perhaps i have just become accustomed to his beautiful descriptive writing style and gripping hard to put down suspense. Nichols, in 1982, this book is now being reissued to ride the wave of koontzs current popularity. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
House of thunder other new dean koontz novels dean koontz is my favorite author and i was overjoyed when i learned that audible had acquired new dean koontz audiobooks. She had amnesia, but once her memories came back to her she realized she remembered. The house of thunder 97804252951 by koontz, dean and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. My opinion is dean koontz adapted this novel from stephen kings short story some times they. The book was originally published under the pseudonym leigh nichols. Overall, the house of thunder is one of the best psychological thrillers i have ever read. He has written under a number of pseudonyms including david axton, leonard chris and brian coffey. Buy a cheap copy of the house of thunder book by dean koontz. A storm struck on the night laura shane was born, and there was a strangeness about the weather that people would remember for years. His childhood had a strong influence on his writing as he grew older. Dec 01, 2009 overall, the house of thunder is one of the best psychological thrillers i have ever read.
Originally published in paperback by pocket books as written by leigh nicols, this is the first hardcover and limited edition of the house of thunder. A spinetingling omnibus collection of three favorite novelsall complete and unabridgedby the master of the horror genre encompasses the house of thunder. In his final year a piece of his won a fiction competition held by atlantic monthly, which marked the beginning of his determination to become a writer. Susan woke up in a hospital in a town she had never seen before, and realized she had no idea who she was. It was unclear where the story was going, how everything would come together, and this had me powering through im a big dean koontz fan, and for a long time ive been interested in his books written as leigh nichols. Deans father, raymond koontz, was extremely abusive to him and his mother. A woman wakes up in a hospital, and later sees four young men who. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. The house of thunder, this being an older novel by mr. Make offer dean koontz house of thunder1982 paperback. However i was a little disappointed with the house of thunder until i realised that dean originally released this in 1982 under the pseudonym leigh nichols.
Arkansas democratgazette hideaway not just a thriller but a meditation on the nature of good and evil. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The house of thunder had me curious throughout, happy to devour it in a single sitting due to my need for answers. House of thunder, shadowfires, midnight great for late night published by user, 19 years ago all three of these books are great to read for dean koontz fans. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy. The book was originally published under the pseudonym leigh nichols summary. The house of thunder hardcover import, 1992 by dean koontz author. Buy the house of thunder new edition by koontz, dean isbn. Slowly recovering in a hospital room from the terrible accident that has left her with amnesia, a woman begins to.
The house of thunder 1982 writing as leigh nichols. If you are a fan of dean koontz, or love conspiracy theory type stories, i highly recommend this book. After graduating, koontz became a tutor and counselor for the. The book was originally published under the pseudonym leigh. Buy the house of thunder by dean koontz from waterstones today.
For a while, i thought it was going to be a great early dean koontz novel, back when he was an amazing writer. As with many koontz books, midnight is divided into parts. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. The house of thunder book by dean koontz thriftbooks. The house of thunder is a novel written by bestselling author dean koontz, released in 1982. Dean koontz is an american author of horror and science fiction, many of his books have appeared on the new york times bestseller list with 24 reaching the number 1 position. His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in deans writing. If you are a fan of dean koontz, or love conspiracy. The night window jane hawk series, book 6 by dean koontz hardcover, 2019 4. It includes aspects of suspense, science fiction, love story, and horror. Lexington heraldleader cold fire an extraordinary piece of fiction.
Koontz, originally penned under the pseudonym leigh nichols, is not in my opinion his best work. The book is filled with outstanding characters, tons of paranoia and suspense, and an unpredictable ending. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian. The house of thunder by dean koontz, 9781472248343, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. House of thunderother new dean koontz novels dean koontz is my favorite author and i was overjoyed when i learned that audible had acquired new dean koontz audiobooks. House of thunder has a young woman who wakes up in a hospital with little memory left to tell her who she is, where she is, where she came from, and what she is doing there.
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