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~ (Author) "Only four blocks from the furnished apartment in Philadelphia, with more than three thousand miles to drive before they joined Courtney in San Francisco, Colin..." (more)
Key Phrases: lab man, San Francisco, Alex Doyle, George Leland (more...)
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As Alex and Colin speed toward their new home in San Francisco where Courtney awaits them, they are pursued by a madman who is also eager to see Courtney.


About the Author

Dean Koontz was born into a very poor family and learned early on to escape into fiction. His novels have sold over 200 million copies worldwide and more than thirty have appeared on national and international bestseller lists. He lives in southern California with his wife, Gerda and a vivid imagination. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Berkley; Open market ed edition (November 15, 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0425099334
  • ISBN-13: 978-0425099339
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #246,076 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Only four blocks from the furnished apartment in Philadelphia, with more than three thousand miles to drive before they joined Courtney in San Francisco, Colin began one of his games. Read the first page
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Another winner, December 30, 2003
By Theresa W (mi, usa) - See all my reviews
With a great premise for the story, can Koontz pull it off? Stuck in a car with a young boy traveling across country with a crazed killer following you, closing in...And pull it off Koontz does.

I enjoy reading Koontz for several reasons, the least of all being that he scares the pants off of me! While the plots may not be very realistic, they terrify you, fill you with suspense & dread and they probably keep you up and night either reading or afraid of the dark!

Shattered isn't his best book, that's why I only gave it 4 stars, however, it is a good book. Most of what Koontz touches seems to turn to gold and this book is no different.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good, quick read, February 27, 2006
By Megan (Richland, WA USA) - See all my reviews
I thought this book was interesting. Not the best Koontz book, but worth the read. It took only 2 days to read, even faster if you like reading for extended periods. I would recommend it. I suppose the ending could be better but it wasn't horrible.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Koontz brings out worst fear, February 17, 2006
By Kris (Norwich, CT USA) - See all my reviews
It took me three days to finish this book. I couldn't put it down. I liked how Koontz not only wrote from Doyle's perspective but also through other characters in the book. This book struck a little to close to reality. There are nutcases out there and what if one of them decides to follow you home. I really enjoyed the whole idea of the plot. The ending was also good. He left the ending right where it should have ended. I recommend this book. It was quick and easy to get into.
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3.0 out of 5 stars I'm Glad He's Gotten Better With Age
SHATTERED was first published in the very early 70s, under a pseudonym. Glimmers of what was to become the Koontz style are present: The ever-ratcheting tension; the taut... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Graceann Macleod

2.0 out of 5 stars Oh Courtney!
Ok, I realize this is very old, outdated, and Koontz' first major publication. It was a quick and easy read, and very predictable yet still enjoyable enough. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Peter James

4.0 out of 5 stars from obsession to road rage
Dean Koonz's 'Shattered' is a thriller that starts with obsession that progresses to road range, then to attempts at murder. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Tina Hayes

3.0 out of 5 stars Solid, but Very Dated Thriller
I remember reading "Shattered" ages ago, and really enjoying it. Seeing as how it clocks in at just over 200 pages, I recently picked it up again to pass the time on a lazy... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Graboidz

1.0 out of 5 stars A short story padded to novelette length
Alex and his young brother-in-law Colin drive cross country to join his new bride in San Francisco, pursued by her psychotic former boyfriend. What a mess this novel is. Read more
Published 20 months ago by David Bonesteel

1.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful
Wow, was this book bad. Only because my stubborn self and the brevity of the book was I actually able to finish it. What is wrong with the book? Read more
Published 21 months ago by J. Osowiecki

4.0 out of 5 stars short but eye catching
i read it in one day easy not long but very clear and to the point the only thing i wish is that DK went in to more detail of why the villian was doing all of this i mean what... Read more
Published on August 30, 2007 by Dean A. Shellenbarger

4.0 out of 5 stars Intense but short
The idea of the INNOCENCE that was shattered in this story is very compelling. The thrill of the chase keeps the reader glued to this story. Read more
Published on May 2, 2007 by Edward Hancock II

3.0 out of 5 stars Great premise, but Koontz fails to follow through this time.
After reading "Chase", I was very much looking forward to my next Dean Koontz experience. I chose "Shattered" and off I went on another short, exciting thriller. Read more
Published on May 25, 2006 by Ben Stubbs

4.0 out of 5 stars The hunt of the chase
Shattered is not one of Deans better reads. However, to compare it to his best work would be giving bad props to the story. Read more
Published on April 25, 2006 by Chaos by the dozen

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