Originally published under one of his many pseudonyms, leigh nichols, in 1982, this. Buy the house of thunder by dean r koontz online at alibris. Buy the house of thunder unabridged by koontz, dean r. Dean koontz 26,690 followers acknowledged as americas most popular suspense novelist rolling stone and as one of todays most celebrated and successful writers, dean ray koontz has earned the devotion of millions of readers around the world and the praise of critics everywhere for tales of character, mystery, and adventure that strike to. Mar 07, 2007 dean koontz the house of thunder is similar to his work, the voice of the night, in that it offers a onecharacter viewpoint and tailors down the descriptive detail to a tolerable degree, which is a refreshing change for many readers. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. Order of dean koontz books dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. A psychological thriller of masterful suspense 01 by koontz, dean isbn. Overall, the house of thunder is one of the best psychological thrillers i have ever read. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire.
Dean koontz, the bestselling master of suspense, invites you into the shocking world of moonlight the bad place from the author so there i was, getting up seven days a week at the ping. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. Koontz career, but because of the quality of my first selection, house of thunder. The house of thunder is a novel written by bestselling author dean koontz, released in 1982. And who are the four shadowy strangerswaiting, like deathin the. No one ever approached me about making a film of the house of thunder, which is devastating, not because i failed to make film money from the book, but because the entire point of selling film rights to a novel is more often than not to be provided with hours of hilarious anecdotes about insane studio. Originally published under one of his many pseudonyms, leigh nichols, in.
If you are a fan of dean koontz, or love conspiracy theory type stories, i highly recommend this book. 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. Dean koontz s absorbing 1982 book, the house of thunder, is a mystery, adventure, thriller, and horror story, all rolled into one. The tension builds to a stunning climax in dean koontz s powerful. For a while, i thought it was going to be a great early dean koontz novel, back when he was an amazing writer. The plot involves a young woman named susan thornton, who awakens in a hospital in oregon so she is told and who has apparently been in a car accident and suffered a head injury. The house of thunder by dean koontz, paperback barnes. Buy the house of thunder limited edition by koontz, dean r. This is in good as shown condition with page tanning, and wear and staining on front, back, and spine covers. By the light of the moon is a thrilling tale of seedy motels, mad scientists. Hideawayhe was clinically dead after the accident, bu. Go to the editions section to read or download ebooks.
The house in this book is not one ive forgotten even though i read this book years ago. Darkfall from the author when a young and unknown writer routinely completes more than one book per year, publishers urge him to use a pen nameor namesfor what they view as excess production. Susan woke up in a hospital in a town she had never seen before, and realized she had no idea who she. What secrets are hidden within susan thortons mind. As she becomes somewhat lucid, susan learns she has been in a threeweek coma and now has amnesia. Dean koontz s most popular book is the house of thunder cold fire dragon tears. Dean koontz never fails to deliver a book you can immerse yourself into and a world that can almost seem too real. The house of thunder paperback april, 1994 by dean koontz author. All disfigured so that bodies were disfigured and it was impossible to identify. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. The house of thunder by leigh nichols 1992, paperback.
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She can remember very little of her life, including where she worked and what she did. This dated but still interesting story resolves around susan and a torturous nightmare that terrified her repeatedly until shes ready to break. How do you know what is real when you wake into a nightmare. Visit us to find signed books by the author online today. The book was originally published under the pseudonym leigh nichols summary. Hideaway and the house of thunder by dean koontz 2016, mp3 cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. 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. In a cavern called the house of thunder, susan thornton watched in terror as her lover died a brutal death in a college hazing.
The house of thunder hardcover 1982 by dean koontz author. It begins very creepy, grabbing you from the first page. Dean koontz has 462 books on goodreads with 4158944 ratings. The house of thunder, by dean koontz while vacationing, susan thorton suffers a serious car wreck where she is told her brakes failed. So for one of his earlier works it is still a good read, but i would like to see him rewrite it. The house of thunder is typical of early koontz thriller fiction, before he became popular as a horror writer. 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. Nov 27, 2017 tinas mother, christina, lost her son. The house of thunder by dean koontz overdrive rakuten. The house of thunder by leigh nichols fantastic fiction. A woman wakes up in a hospital, and later sees four young men who. I was not disappointed simply because i discovered that these novels were written earlier in mr. The house of thunder had me curious throughout, happy to devour it in a single sitting due to my need for answers. It is a little slow to begin with, but quickly becomes fast paced and exciting. This is the 1992 the house of thunder by dean koontz berkley paperback. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. The house of thunder shadowfires midnight by dean koontz. Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontz s novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. Dean koontz leigh nichols the house of thunder 1992 reissue reissue under his own name of 1982 issue version.
The house of thunder by dean koontz the lockergnome daily. I love the twists and didnt expect the surprise and the plot. 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. The house of thunder mass market paperback june 1, 1992 by dean koontz author. The book was originally published under the pseudonym leigh. Susan thornton finds herself in a hospital after an auto accident. The house of thunder, this being an older novel by mr. Dean koontz has published over 100 novels in many genres like science fiction, horror, and romance. House of thunder, published in 1982, is almost unrecognizable as novel by the same author of my favorite novel, intensity. The eyes of darkness is a thriller novel by american writer dean koontz, released in 1981. They believe that critics will dismiss the work of a prolific writer without even reading it, assuming it is piffle. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dean koontz is a popular author of novels, short stories, and poetry in the united states, and has had fourteen of his novels reach the number one position on the new york times bestseller list, with several others reaching other positions. Dec 01, 2009 overall, the house of thunder is one of the best psychological thrillers i have ever read.
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