Dean Koontz is, as always, very readable. Although he avoids commiting himself to any particular religious denomination, his writing reflects a very decided believe in the Ultimate and the hereafter. In this story, the main character, Joe Carpenter, struggles to find meaning in life after losing his wife and two daughters in a devastating plane crash. Discovering there might be a "secret" survivor to this same crash, gives Joe hope. But who is this Rose? How did she survive? And was she the intended victim of whoever intended to sabatage the jetliner in the first place? Interesting mystery/thriller.