Darkfall
by Dean Koontzpublished
February 6th 2007
(first published 1984)
by Berkley
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Paperback, 384 pages
isbn
0425214591
(isbn13: 9780425214596)
description
A blizzard brings a city to a standstill-and ushers in an evil that defies imagination.
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Read in November, 2007
One of Koontz’s earliest novels that was originally titled “The Pit” by his persona Owen West, has been retitled “Darkfall” and is now published along with other Koontz titles. I picked up this paperback after reading and enjoying Koontz’s “Odd Thomas” series. The writing of “Darkfall” is just as dark and evil as I had expected.
Koontz’s use of imagery throughout the novel is outstanding. I was able to (unwillingly) step into the novel and be part of the action. I tr...more
Koontz’s use of imagery throughout the novel is outstanding. I was able to (unwillingly) step into the novel and be part of the action. I tr...more
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Read in April, 2008
Darkfall by Dean Koontz. I had no idea what this book was about when I started it, and declined to read the synopsis so I could have the "joy" of nosing the plot out for myself. Well, I'll spoil it for you: it's about a voodoo practitioner that opens the gates of hell a bit and lets out some weird stuff that terrorizes the family of a policeman that is trying to catch said voodoo practitioner for his connection to some murders. Now, this sounds like exactly that kind of thing that I mi...more
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Read in August, 2008
It is interesting to read a book this old because of the lack of modern technology in the story. No cell phones or internet. You catch yourself yelling at the main character to "call and tell them the new info!!!!", and then realize that they can't, unless they hit up a pay phone. A pay phone?!! What the heck is that?!!!
If you get the newest paperback version, there is an entry by Koontz that tells about how this book was supposed to be released under a pen name because editors...more
If you get the newest paperback version, there is an entry by Koontz that tells about how this book was supposed to be released under a pen name because editors...more
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Read in October, 2007
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Suzyrecommends it for: anyone who likes a damn good novel
Suspenseful. Heart-pounding. The story is about two detectives, Jack and Rebecca, who are investigating a series of crimes where the victims have been chewed, although not by any kind of animal that can be recognized by medical doctors. What can it be? Knives? No. Too small. Penpricks? Well, how does a vicious body-building bodyguard not be able to fend those off? Voodoo? No. It's not real. Or is it? With the mind games that Baba Lavelle plays with Jack Dawson, Jack soon begins to believe. But n...more
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Read in May, 2007
OMG...it had been so long since I read a Dean Koontz book, that I almost forgot what I love about him...This book totally reminded me. From the very first page, I was hooked. It didn't even take me 48 hours to polish this book off!!! Darkfall begins with a series of strange murders. At first, the police believe it to be some type of gang war because the victims are all members of the most prominent crime family in town. Then, you find out that all of the murders are actually being committed...more
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Another winner from the true master of horror. This has to rate as having the best chase scene I have ever read. An excellent combination of Law and Order meets voodoo.
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Read in November, 2008
One thing you can count on with Koontz--good triumphs over evil.
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Read in January, 2007
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Moirecommends it for: Horror fans
A cookie cutter pattern novel from Koontz that has great action and pacing and the same type of characters as in the other stories. A good read to learn about how to write action and pacing.
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Read in January, 1994
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Horror/Monster fans
This was the first Dean Koontz book I ever read. I had read a lot of King up until then, and I liked the way King made you feel like you knew everyone in town, but Koontz stripped it down a bit and made it more about the story and scaring the crap out of you. I could just see these little voodoo critters coming out of my vents. I could feel the cold of the snow during the chase. It was great storytelling and made me a fan for life. (Although I do wish he would lay off the dogs for a while.)
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This is an original story about a cop investigating strange murders linked to a mafia family, and his only clues lie in the art of Voo Doo magic. Its a creepy story that pulls you in!
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