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Three Complete Novels - Dean R. Koontz - A New Collection (Shattered/Whispers/Watchers)

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Watchers and Whispers are two of Dean Koontz's best. Shattered isn't quite as good, but it's still a good read that will only take you a day or two to finish.

First of all, Watchers is a MUST read. I was skeptical that it could be *THAT* good, but it was. It's brilliant, unforgettable, and at times, a tear jerker. It's about a lonely, depressed man named Travis and a lonely, "homely" sheltered creepmouse of woman, Nora who are brought together by a super-intelligent golden retriever who's escaped from a government lab. Meanwhile, a vicious failed experiment of a creature has also escaped, intent on killing the dog, whom the couple adopt and name Einstein. It's when we learn WHY the creature wants to kill Einstein, when we learn MORE about this terrifying creature that makes our hearts break and the tears flow. Watchers features a truly sympathetic bad guy, and the character's development and progress (espescially Nora's) throughout the story are amazing to watch. There's also a sub-plot in the first half of the story with a psychotic cable guy stalking Nora. Wonderful book, rivaled only by the excellent Intensity as Koontz's best.

Whispers is also a fantastic book. An aquintance sneaks into a semi-famous screenwriter's house and tries to kill and violate her. She kills him, and one day he shows up at her house again, apparently having risen from the grave. Unfortunately, everyone, save for one police officer, thinks she's either mistaken, nuts, or lieing for attention. Eventually we learn that the villian is actually convinced that the female protagonist is his mother risen from the dead, in another body. Why does does he despise his mother so much? What are the nightmares about "whispers" that he has every night about? How could Bruno still be around when he's been killed? There is, of course, a budding romance between the officer and the female protagonist, and there's also a very *detailed* sex scene. One scene where the villian rapes and murders a young woman is very disturbing and somewhat graphic.

Shattered is the lesser of the three, but it's still a good book, and a nice, quick, simple read just like The Face Of Fear is. It's about a guy and his eleven year old brother who are driving across the country to meet his fiance Courtney. Unfortunately, Courtney's jealous ex just so happens to be trailing them, along for the ride, and determined to kill him. He tries to break into their hotel room one night and even wields an ax in one scene.

Overall, this is a great place to start when it comes to Dean Koontz. I'm currently reading my 16th Koontz book, and I highly recommend:

Intensity
Hideaway
The Door To December
Darkfall
Phantoms
Shadowfires
Dragon Tears
The Bad Place

The Watchers I have read this book about three times over as many years. The story grabs you in the first chapter and quickly brings you to the next event untill the very end. The characters are believeable and and are very much alive in the story.One main point for me is that the auther generates sympathy for ALL the characters.It is a book to be read in one sitting.

Watchers was my first Koontz novel. Since then I believe I've read every one of his books. But this one just has no competition. I read it many years ago and can still recall just about every detail of this story enough to tell it like I'm reading it to someone! Thanks Dean!

"Shattered" by Dean Koontz was a GREAT book! Once I got into the book I just couldn't put it down. The twists and turns of their journey across the U.S. made this book very interesting. There were many times when I felt for sure that Doyle and Colin were done, but somehow Dean Koontz made it so that they pulled through again. When I get emotions into a book, I know that I'm reading a well-written book. I had so many emotions flowing during this book that I could hardly contain myself. I got so angry when the "crooked" cop wouldn't believe Doyle that I had to stop reading for awhile. Thsi book kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Since I enjoy happy endings this book was definently for me! I can't wait to read Dean Koontz's other books, I think I've found a new favorite author!

Let me start by saying this is the best collection of books out there. First lets start with Whispers. In my opinion one of the best books very written. Great characters, great story, told very, very well. Great suspence/drama/Mystery.

Next lets go to Watchers. Another great book. Not as good as Whispers but very good. Good characters, good story and well told. Only down side is it a little preachy at times. Great suspence/Horror/SiFi.

Then lastly, Shattered. This story is a bit different. It is really just a short story, around 100 pages or so. The story is not really all that original either. A maniac following two people across country. On the upside is is still a good story, is well told, fun to read and does not take long to finish.

Watchers was the very first novel by Koontz I read when I was in college. I read it over the weekend not only b/c it was the only *free* time I had, but b/c I could not put it down. I read the other novels in later years, but most definitely, if the reader is looking for material worth your time, then pick up a Koontz novel. Also, I would suggest Dark Rivers of the Heart, also by Koontz, this one is great for anyone who enjoys gadgets.

This is the BEST COLLECTION OF BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ BEFORE in my life. All these books puts you at the edge of your seat and you will never stop turning the pages! This book is a must get! Koontz grabs your throat and pulls you into his nightmarish wold of horror!

I've been reading Dean Koontz books for about 20 years now. My favorite is Watchers everyone should give this one a try if you've never read one of his books. Whispers keeps you guessing throughout! And Shattered also will not disappoint. Infact none of his books will bore you, they are all page turners.

I nlove everything that Koontz write. It is so much better getting three books in one!!!

I could not put this down! It was totally chilling and wonderful. My daughter in law couldn't wait til I was finished so she could read it. She read all three stories in 3 days! We loved it!!