A sanity-twisting Koontz classic about a traumatized woman and the terrifying place she might never escape.
“Koontz is brilliant.” –Chicago Sun-Times
Susan Thornton watched in terror as her lover died a brutal death in a college hazing. And in the four years that followed, the four young men who participated in that grim fraternity ritual also died violently—or so she thought.
Twelve years later, Susan wakes in a hospital bed. Apparently involved in a fatal accident, she can’t remember who she is or why she is there. All she knows is that her life is unfolding into a menacing nightmare—and that the faces that surround her, are those of the four men involved in that murder years ago.
Have the dead come back to life? Or has Susan plunged into the abyss of madness? With the help of her neuro-surgeon, she desperately clings to her sanity while fighting to uncover who—or what—could be coming for her.
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"I was trying the whole time to figure out what was really going on, and there's no way I would've guessed. Didn't really know what was what until the last few pages. Love books like that. A little different than classic Koontz books (he wrote this under a pen name), but what a great story. There were a couple of moments around the middle of the book where I was wishing things could speed up a bit, but I was hoping the ending would make everything worth it. It did." — Shawn (4 out of 5 stars)
"I was trying the whole time to figure out what was really going on, and there's no way I would've guessed. Didn't really know what was what until the last few pages. Love books like that. A little different than classic Koontz books (he wrote this under a pen name), but what a great story. There were a couple of moments around the middle of the book where I was wishing things could speed up a bit, but I was hoping the ending would make everything worth it. It did."
" Predictable, yet entertaining for a short read "
" It was several years ago that I read this and while reading some online chapters of a new thriller by a new author it made me randomly think of this book! I am rating it 4 stars as I remember really enjoying the story and reading for hours on end just to see what was going to happen next! This is the only Dean Koontz book I have read and based upon the other reviews he has some that are even better so I look forward to reading those! "
" First Dean Koontz book I read. Really liked it as a thriller. "
" Great suspense. I liked it but I did skip through alot of the bullshit government stuff towards the end. A sequel would be great. "
" it had potential and storyline to be a great thriller but it was a huge disappointment once it took a turn toward the end. "
" Another great read from Koontz. Not my favorite book by him, but still a good read. "
" This book didn't get good until halfway then it powered through till the end "
" Another fine one here from this Author. I guess it was previously released 10 years ago under a different author name. I liked it fine. "
" Wow, what a twist right at the end! It was really good. "
" Older book, not quite up to par with more modern mysteries. Do not bother. The beginning was very good... then it got redundant and bogged down. "
" This was my least favorite by Koontz. I actually listened to it on CD. The main character keeps repeating the same thoughts over and over in the middle of the book and it becomes pretty tedious. The ending finally picks up with some great twists and turns, but it takes a long time to get there. "
" Was phenomenal. Loved it. Was so thrilling i could not put it down. Had so many twists and turns. I totaly did not see the end coming. Great read. "
" This was an excellent psychological thriller. The ending was a little weak although I was surprised by it. The narrator's confusion and sense of madness were well expressed enabling the reader to be equally confused and wondering what was going on. "
" A little slow in the beginning, but when it picked up I couldn't put it down. Scary & creepy. "
" This is one of the most thrilling books I have ever read! I loved loved it "
" This was my first Dean Koontz book, it was a bit bizarre and took the weirdest twist in the end, to say I didn't expect it would be an understatement. It was an okay read, I'd probably read more of him. "
" I really liked it. The end wasn't anything that I would have guessed. Even the "back from the dead" wasn't demonic. It was a true thriller. "
" Whew! What a ride. One of his better ones. "
" An adequate Koontz novel. Not his very best, but certainly not his worst. Definitely well-done with regard to the main character's possible descent into madness. Had you wondering for quite some time just what in the world was going on around her. A recommended read. "
" Loved it until the end. "
" GREAT!!!!! I love DEan Koontz "
" Enjoyable read but a little dated and kind of corny. "
" Why is this author so popular? "
" This is one of those books where you will never believe the ending. What a great read!! I never would have thought it would end like it did. I would recommend this book to all of my GR friends. "
" This was the first Dean Koontz book I read and it held me spell bound. I've read a number of others by him, but none measure up to this one. "
Dean Koontz is the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, including suspense thrillers and books for young readers. His books are published in thirty-eight languages, and his worldwide sales top 500 million copies. Several of his books have also been adapted into feature films and television miniseries. He has been hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as “America’s most popular suspense novelist.” For more information, visit his website at www.deankoontz.com.
Laural Merlington is an audiobook narrator with over two hundred titles to her credit and a winner of multiple Earphones Awards. An Audie Award nominee, she has also directed over one hundred audiobooks. She has performed and directed for thirty years in theaters throughout the country. In addition to her extensive theater and voice-over work, she teaches college in her home state of Michigan.
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