Dean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives with his wife, Gerda, and the enduring spirit of their golden retriever, Trixie, in southern California.
Once in a very great while, an author does everything right--as Koontz has in this marvelous novel.... the story, like most great stories, runs on character--and here Koontz has created a hero whose honest, humble voice will resonate with many.... This is Koontz working at his pinnacle, providing terrific entertainment that deals seriously with some of the deepest themes of human existence: the nature of evil, the grip of fate and the power of love. -- Publishers Weekly Dean Koontz almost occupies a genre of his own. He is a master at building suspense and holding the reader spellbound. -- Richmond Times-Dispatch Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler. -- The Times (London) Once more Dean Koontz presents readers with a story and cast of characters guaranteed to entertain. -- Tulsa World From the Hardcover edition.