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[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi, welcome.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome to Koontzland Angela!

[Tompopaageo]

Hi!! I started reading Dean Koontz a few years ago when a friend loaned me From The Corner of His Eye, and I loved it. I've mainly read his newer stuff and currently working my way backwards. Looking forward to the July read.

[Nora aka Diva]

welcome :)

[Cliff]

Hi, people :) My name's Cliff, and I'm an avid reader. I think I own virtually all of Dean Koontzs' books ( no doubt someone will correct me!) and I annoy my wife-to-be with my refusal to get rid of a book once I've read it. My favourite Koontz books are Lightning, Dark Rivers Of The Heart, Odd Thomas and From The Corner Of His Eye.
I've been reading his books ever since I picked up Lightning, The Bad Place and Midnight as a 3-volume omnibus. I look forward to many conversations with you all :)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

What do you mean"get rid of a book"? That concept escapes me...

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome to Koontzland Cliff and Tompopaageo! :-)
July is fast approaching get ready to spend some Odd Hours reading ODD HOURS!

[Jim]

Hi all. I am Jim from Boston and I just joined Goodreads last week. Been reading Koontz for over 20 years and yes he is my favorite. My favorite is Hideaway. Once in a while, I will read the last 50 pages because I think the ending is perfect and absolutely love it.

[Nora aka Diva]

welcome Cliff and Jim
:)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome to Koontzland Jim!
Hideaway is a very good one - might have to re-read the ending sometime, but I'll probably just wait and re-read the whole book :-) Glad that story is important to you.
If you are interested we are reading ODD HOURS as our group read in JULY - ODD APOCALYPSE is released at the end of July.

[Paris]

Hello;

My name is David Singer-Carter and, of all the authors I had read, Dean Koontz has been the most consistent at impressing and delighting me. My own novel (Shadows Of Perception) should be out on Amazon next week..

[Nora aka Diva]

Welcome David
:)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome to Koontzland David!

[Syd]

Hi, I've been a member of the group for a while, I guess just a lurker. Thought I'd introduce myself: Sydney from Oklahoma. I grew up in Orange County California, where Dean Koontz lives. The first Koontz book I read was Tick Tock. I loved it because as a recent transplant to Oklahoma, I was able to travel "home" to Orange County. The characters went to places I've been and drove on streets that I know. I got hooked by the setting.

[Emily]

Hi everyone. My name is Emily, I'm 35 and live in east Tennessee. I read my first Dean Koontz book when I was in 5th grade and I've been hooked on them ever since. My very favorite are the Odd Thomas series but I've enjoyed every Koontz piece I've ever had the pleasure of reading. My other favorite writers would have to be Patricia Cornwell, Lisa Gardner, Iris Johansen, and Jonathan Kellerman. I just recently became a member of goodreads and I'm looking forward to participating in this group.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi Emily. I grew up in East Tennessee. Welcome.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome Syd and Emily :-)

[Krestin]

Hey guys! My name is Krestin and I love Koontz books! I have no idea how many I have read... perhaps 40? 50? Koontz is my favorite go-to author and I know that I can always count on him to keep me entertained!

[Nora aka Diva]

Welcome Syd, Emily and Krestin
:)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Welcome Krestin.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome to Koontzland Krestin!

[Tracy]

Welcome everyone! Sure you will love it here!

[Katie]

Hi, I'm Katie from Savannah, GA. I love Dean Koontz! I cannot even count how many of his novels I have read. One day I found a copy of Odd Thomas on my dad's shelf and I fell in love. I can't wait to read the newest Odd!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome to Koontzland Katie!
We're reading Odd Apocalypse as a group during August - please join us in the Odd Apocalypse thread if you have the book :-)

[Christopher]

Hi, I'm Christopher an avid reader and writer. Koontz is one of my favorites and I'm working on getting through his canon. Reading 77 Shadow Street right now :-)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome to Koontzland Christopher! Is your last name Snow by any chance?

[Kristin]

Hello!
I'm Kristin from Oklahoma City. I'm not picky about what I read, but if I'm searching, I very often find myself picking up a Koontz book. I've read so many now that I have a hard time keeping up with what I have & haven't read!

[Jewelee]

Hi, I'm Jewelee and I love Dean Kootnz! I've read all of his books up to a few of the newest ones and the Frankenstien series, but I'm working on them.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

:-) Welcome to Koontzland Kristin and Jewelee!

[Josh]

Hey, I am Josh. I am living in Mocksville, NC right now. I just got into Dean Koontz about two months ago. I haven't read too many of his books yet.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome to the group Josh. We are reading Hideaway and Sole Survivor in September, so this is your chance to read more :-)

[Missy]

Hi all, I'm Missy. I've been reading Dean Koontz for several years. He's been my favorite author since high school. I'm new to Goodreads and was thrilled to find this group!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Hi, Missy and anyone else I've failed to greet...sorry. Welcome.

[Mike]

Hi all, My name is Mike and I live in Manchester, UK.

I have been reading Koontz books since I was knee high to a grasshopper. You may think that was too young, but I was a short ass at 14!!!

I kind of went off reading books for a couple of years (work and study got in the way - goddammit), and after not picking up a single book I owned I donated them all to charity.

Fear not, I have got myself one of those electronic thingys, and I plan to re-purchase all (& read) Mr Koontz back catalogue.

Hmm...I think "hi" would of sufficed. Don't ya think?

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Missy wrote: "I'm new to Goodreads and was thrilled to find this group! "

And we are thrilled to have you with us :-) Welcome to Koontzland Missy!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Mike wrote: "Hi all, My name is Mike and I live in Manchester, UK.

I have been reading Koontz books since I was knee high to a grasshopper. You may think that was too young, but I was a short ass at 14!!!"

I read this and was thinking "Smart Ass" :-) Thanks for joining us in Koontzland Mr. Mike.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Mike wrote: "Fear not, I have got myself one of those electronic thingys, and I plan to re-purchase all (& read) Mr Koontz back catalogue."

Fear Nothing!

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Mike wrote: "Hmm...I think "hi" would of sufficed. Don't ya think? "

Sure, but it wouldn't have been as entertaining of an introduction. Thanks for being yourself and keeping us smiling :-)

[Josh]

Mike wrote: "Hi all, My name is Mike and I live in Manchester, UK.

I have been reading Koontz books since I was knee high to a grasshopper. You may think that was too young, but I was a short ass at 14!!!

I k..."

Welcome Mike! I dont think that is too young at all to start enjoying Dean Koontz. I was into Michael Crichton at that age. And I think I bought my first Dean Koontz at 14 as well.

[Josh]

Missy wrote: "Hi all, I'm Missy. I've been reading Dean Koontz for several years. He's been my favorite author since high school. I'm new to Goodreads and was thrilled to find this group!"

Welcome! I am new to this group as well! =D

[Jen]

Hi all, I'm Jen and just joined Goodreads and Koontzland today. :) I have a question that's been on my mind for awhile now..A few years ago I read a Koontz book but I cannot figure out or remember what the title was. It was a very disturbing book due to a creepy character.

As I recall, it was set in a home for girls and there was a male janitor who really creeped out the main female protagonist. Scenes with this man in them so disturbed me that I was unable to read the book in my home - he was that "dirty" - and only read it on lunch breaks at work. (I credit this to the genius of Koontz's writing.) Does anyone recognize this book? I'm sorry I don't remember more. (Or maybe I'm not, considering how disturbing I found the book. :D But I would like to know the title.) Thanks for any help!

[Jaice]

Jen wrote: "As I recall, it was set in a home for girls and there was a male janitor who really creeped out the main female protagonist."

I think that might be The Darkest Evening of the Year. Can anyone corroborate that?

[Rachel]

sorry that one doesn't sound familiar- welcome to the group jen and all the new members!

I also have a question about a dean book i read many years ago but can't remember the title- the only thing i remember is that the villian kissed his victims after he killed them- does anyone remember this book?

[Jaice]

Rachel wrote: "...I also have a question about a dean book i read many years ago but can't remember the title- the only thing i remember is that the villian kissed his victims after he killed them- does anyone remember this book?"

Is that Watchers? I remember the assassin in that thought he was getting life force from his victims the moment he killed them.

[Rachel]

i really need to re-read watchers- i read that one in the 90's and although i remember loving it- the details are fuzzy

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I remember the "killer" in Watchers feeling a "snap" (view spoiler)[ he thought he was absorbing the lives of the people he killed. (hide spoiler)] I don't recall if he kissed them or not.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

Welcome to Koontzland Jen! Could the book you're thinking of be Lightning. I believe Laura Shane and her friend lived in a girls home or orphanage and there was indeed a creepy janitor. I don't own the book or I'd double check, but this sounds familiar and memorable :-)

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

I also don't own The Darkest Evening of the Year so I can't check on that one.

[Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl, Colorful Colorado]

the kissing of victims doesn't stir any memory - sorry, file not found.

[Rachel]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Welcome to Koontzland Jen! Could the book you're thinking of be Lightning. I believe Laura Shane and her friend lived in a girls home or orphanage and there was indeed a creepy janitor. I don't own..."

dc your right- i can't believe i forgot about that-lightning is my favorite dean book and the janitor was very creepy at the orphanage- he becomes obsessed with laura and it leads to an event (view spoiler)[ if i remember correctly he tries to rape laura but stefan comes to her rescue in the nick of time (hide spoiler)]