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The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman is a favorite of mine :-) I plan to finally read American Gods this year.

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Mary wrote: "ELIJAH: A Suspense Novel I am rereading ELIJAH. Frank Redman wrote this under Dean Koontz's mentorship, and it's a great mix of suspense, humor, and the supernatural. It addresses t..."
That is fascinating. Hadn't heard that tidbit before. Might have to check out the book :-)
That is fascinating. Hadn't heard that tidbit before. Might have to check out the book :-)
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I am currently re-reading the Chaos Walking series by Patrick Ness. I recommend them. They are published by a children's book publisher but I would definitely categorize them more appropriate for teen/young adult due to the disturbing content. It's a trilogy set on New World and book one features a talking dog.




My next book to read is March: Book One, which I'm reading for another book group.

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Glen wrote: "Currently reading The Haunting of Hill House. Then it's on to Beyond the Ice Limit by Preston & Child."
Isn't The Haunting of Hill House a current group read in another group like Horror Afficionados or Stephen King Fans? I belong to those groups but rarely participate - the groups are a bit big for my taste but I'd like to read The Haunting of Hill House someday.
Isn't The Haunting of Hill House a current group read in another group like Horror Afficionados or Stephen King Fans? I belong to those groups but rarely participate - the groups are a bit big for my taste but I'd like to read The Haunting of Hill House someday.
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Jordan wrote: "I'm currently reading The Key to Midnight, and I admit the female MC is driving me nuts. I'm not sure I like her, and it's not really anyone's fault. She's nuts, but she has no real re..."
Have you read The House of Thunder or False Memory? Similar story elements. I do find The Key to Midnight intriguing in it's own way, taking into account when it was written in Dean Koontz's career.
Have you read The House of Thunder or False Memory? Similar story elements. I do find The Key to Midnight intriguing in it's own way, taking into account when it was written in Dean Koontz's career.
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Barbara wrote: "I'm reading Preston and Child's Obsidian Chamber....A Pendergast novel."
I think I have only read a couple Preston/Child books. I might need to consider them in the future.
I think I have only read a couple Preston/Child books. I might need to consider them in the future.


OK so after reading "Dark Rivers of my Heart" I am reading
"Fifty Acres and a Poodle: A Story of Love, Livestock, and Finding Myself on a F…
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Ha, I needed a happy change and I am getting it. Although I find myself a bit embarrassed to post this on Koontzland---but then not really. Koontzland really is a "safe space". HA HA this one's for Matthew!
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That's good :-) Sometimes I find myself needing a buffer - I have overdosed on Dean Koontz before.

I've read Memory, and yes, similar elements. I hadn't thought of that. Maybe I liked the main character better. Because I remember being terrified by that one! And I really connected with her more, than in this one, as I recall.
I haven't read House of Thunder... yet. It's on my shelf!

Isn't The Haunting of Hill House a current group read in another group like Hor..."
Read my review before you decide to read Hill House. Just saying.
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Jordan wrote: "I just started Dark Rivers on my lunch/dinner break tonight!"
Good Luck! :-) It's one of Dean's lengthier novels & one that is always a tough one for me to get through. I'm planning to finish this week & start Sole Survivor as soon as I do.
Good Luck! :-) It's one of Dean's lengthier novels & one that is always a tough one for me to get through. I'm planning to finish this week & start Sole Survivor as soon as I do.

Good Luck! :-) It's one of Dean's lengthier novels & one that is always a tough one for me to get through. I'm plannin..."
This one gripped me right away! The only thing holding me back, is that I'm also reading How to Write Best Selling Fiction right now too.
Sole Survivor was good. I read that several years ago.
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Good one. A rarity in that I liked the book and the movie.
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So far I've gotten a lot of his early-ish books for decent prices either in used bookstores or on Amazon.
That said, I own almost none of his books from the 1960's and haven't looked up the prices for them yet.
I just bought his first book on writing for about $20.00 on Amazon. How to Write Popular Fiction.
His second writing book is over $150.00 so I've not made that purchase, but am debating it as an expensive birthday present to myself, which will likely not happen this year. lol. I'm only considering it because the book is actually very good. But I did take notes when I read a library copy recently. :-)
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I am a little cheaper when it comes to books. I just cannot spent that kind of money for a book especially his early works. Those books are more like novellas instead of novels. There is something wrong with the pricing system when a 160 page used book is over $100. I would understand if it was autographed or a collectible. For now, I will just have to keep on checking and hope I get lucky and find his early works for a practical price.


Star Quest is about $35 dollars on Amazon right now. So, not all of his stuff is over $100. I agree, that high price is ridiculous. the writing book went as high as over $1,000.00 the last time I checked too. But $35 is totally doable.
The problem is that these books are now seen as "collectible" by fans willing to pay a lot of money for something that's pretty much rare and out of print.
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As this is starting to get a bit off topic, here are links to existing discussions involving Dean's Out of Print Books:
Sci Fi Stuff:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Out of Print Novels - Has Anyone Read Them?
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Sci Fi Stuff:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Out of Print Novels - Has Anyone Read Them?
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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Thomas wrote: "THE SILENT CORNER by Koontz. Slow start, but picking up speed."
Loved the book :-)
Loved the book :-)

Loved the book :-)"
That is good to hear Dustin. I just started it last night. I can't wait until that discussion group starts going.
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