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Plot Summary
The classic notion of good vs. evil always plays well in any form. When you add mystery, action, some horror and an incredibly intelligent Golden Retriever it completes the recipe for an addictive tale of suspense. The downloadable audiobook Watchers tells the story of Travis and Nora; people who have been brought together by chance, but discover they are in the midst of a dangerous struggle neither of them could anticipate.
Genetically altered in a laboratory, the dog "Einstein" represents what is noble and good in life. His alter ego, "The Outsider", is a hybrid monster determined to destroy the dog and anyone that gets in the way. The couple is bent on saving the canine, and quickly realizes it will take all three of them to make it out alive. A military vet, Travis has become disillusioned by the losses he has sustained over the years. When Nora encounters Einstein and Travis, they help her to realize she is a person of worth and that life can be good. Awed by Einstein's brilliance; they go on a journey to discover the secrets of a lab experiment gone wrong, and find their inner strengths in the process. They soon encounter assassin Vince Nasco. He has been hired to kill the scientists who have created the altered animals, and attempts to capture and sell Einstein.
This moving book by best-selling author Dean Koontz is considered by some as his finest work. The Koontz hallmark of combining chilling terror with likable characters, which many can relate to, is taken even higher with the addition of a magnificent dog. Born in 1945, the author has become a stalwart in the mystery and thriller genres. He has penned multiple best-sellers with several being turned into movies and miniseries. A native of Pennsylvania, he was a high school teacher until his wife Gerda offered to support him while he worked on becoming a writer. Within five years she had left her job to manage her husband's dynamic career. Long-time dog owners, they now reside in California with their beloved Golden Retriever.
"This is a very good book as well as audio."
— Isabel (5 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
Winner of the 2019 Audie Award for Best Male Narrator with an afterword read by the author
A “superior thriller” (Oakland Press) about a man, a dog, and a terrifying threat that could only have come from the imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz—nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.
On his thirty-sixth birthday, Travis Cornell hikes into the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. But his path is soon blocked by a bedraggled Golden Retriever who will let him go no further into the dark woods.
That morning, Travis had been desperate to find some happiness in his lonely, seemingly cursed life. What he finds is a dog of alarming intelligence that soon leads him into a relentless storm of mankind’s darkest creation...
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“Watchers is so well crafted that it is nearly everything one could wish for in a modern suspense novel…First-class entertainment.”
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“Convincing characters, good dialogue…written in prose of a literary quality that puts most bestselling authors to shame.”
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“A superior thriller.”
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“Cross Lassie with E.T., add a touch of The Wolfen and a dash of The Godfather, and you get a sense of some of the ingredients in this thriller…This is the sort of thoroughly frightening and entertaining tale that has its readers listening for noises in the night.”
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“Koontz is in top form with an exciting premise, likable heroes, and the most endearing nonhuman since E.T. Recommended for all popular fiction collections.”
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“His best ever, an imaginative and unusual blend of sense and sentiment. A fable about love and trust…with echoes of Frankenstein and The Island of Dr. Moreau. A breakthrough for Koontz.”
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“Edoardo Ballerini does a top-notch job of narrating this story…Ballerini creates a balance of warmth and suspense that reflects the heartwarming, yet at times frightening, aspects of the plot. He helps to characterize the three protagonists, including Einstein, the highly intelligent dog. In particular, he emphasizes the development of Nora by injecting increased confidence into her voice as events unfold. Ballerini’s narration is well paced, allowing the suspense to build and keeping the listener engaged. A thrilling listen.”
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“His best story yet! Cross Lassie with E.T., add a touch of The Wolfen and a dash of The Godfather, and you get a sense of some of the ingredients in this thriller....this is the sort of thoroughly frightening and entertaining tale that has its readers listening for noises in the night.
— Publishers Weekly -
“His best ever, an imaginative and unusual blend of sense and sentiment. A fable about love and trust...with echoes of Frankenstein and The Island of Dr. Moreau. A breakthrough for Koontz.
— Kirkus Reviews -
Displaying...more depth and a lot more humor than Stephen King, Dean Koontz has really hit his stride.
— The New York Times Book Review
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The 2019 Audie Award Winner for Best Male Narrator
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About Dean Koontz
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.
About Dean Koontz
Edoardo Ballerini, an American actor, director, film producer, and multiaward–winning narrator. He has won several Audie Awards for best narration, including for 2019’s Best Male Narrator of the Year. He was named by Booklist as winner of their 2023 Voice of Choice Award, and was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019. He has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, from classics to modern masters, from bestsellers to the inspirational, from Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners to spine-tingling series, and much more. In television and film, he is best known for his roles in A Murder at the End of the World, The Sopranos, 24, I Shot Andy Warhol, Dinner Rush, and Romeo Must Die. He is also trained in theater and continues to do much work on stage.