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[Emma]

Hi everyone, I'm a big Dean Koontz fan. Some of my favourites are False Memory, By The Light Of The Moon, Tick Tock. You just can't beat a great Dean Koontz book!

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

Brian wrote: "Hi all .. I am Brian from the UK, I have a large collection of Dean Koontz books but I must admit I have not read them for a while. I will however read Fear nothing next month as it's the Group rea..."

Welcome to Koontzland Brian. Time to put that collection to use :-) Of course, if you have a collection like Dean suggests,you will have duplicate copies: one in mint condition and one for reading.

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

Emma wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm a big Dean Koontz fan. Some of my favourites are False Memory, By The Light Of The Moon, Tick Tock. You just can't beat a great Dean Koontz book!"

Welcome Emma :-) False Memory and By the Light of the Moon are two of my favorites also. I have the title "By the Light of the Moon" tattooed on my right arm. I have "One Door Away From Heaven" tattooed on my left arm :-)

[Emma]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Emma wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm a big Dean Koontz fan. Some of my favourites are False Memory, By The Light Of The Moon, Tick Tock. You just can't beat a great Dean Koontz book!"

Welcome Emma :-)

That's cool, Dustin, and thanks for the welcome. One Door Away From Heaven is a great read. I loved Leilani in that book.

[Walter]

Hi Group, I'm Walter and I think a Kootz Group is a terrific idea. We'll never run out of things to talk about. Just moved to Texas from Laguna Beach, CA and my biggest regreat is not inviting Dean for lunch in Newport Beach. We were almost neighbors and I didn't do it! Rats. I've read most of his work and there seem to be 3 things you can count on with Koontz; A scary story, a (usually) Golden Retreiver and a happy ending. Who could ask for more?

[Naching]

Hi! My name is Naching and i started reading Dean Koontz novels about 5 years ago. The first time i had ever heard Dean's name was when i watched the movie, "Demon Seed". Then, my Dad bought "Cold Fire" for me at a used book store many years later. i fell in love with Dean's work at once! My husband has bought me a majority of Dean's books (i have over 30 and have read them all!)and he gives them to me for Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries etc. i really enjoy Dean Koontz!

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

Welcome to Koontzland Walter and Naching! :-)

[Naching]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Welcome to Koontzland Walter and Naching! :-)"

Thank you!!

[Chris]

It seems this thread hasn't gotten any recent attention. It just seems natural that I start here for this thread. I'm 27 and have read 37 Koontz books and am just now reading Odd Apocalypse. Real name is Chris, but usually in online situations people call me Absinthe. Good to be here!

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

Chris wrote: "It seems this thread hasn't gotten any recent attention. It just seems natural that I start here for this thread. I'm 27 and have read 37 Koontz books and am just now reading Odd Apocalypse. Real n..."

:-) Welcome to Koontzland Chris AKA Absinthe. This thread has been active during the past month so you might have been looking at an older page. I think we are currently at page 19 for this topic, with 50 posts per page. Hope you enjoy Odd Apocalypse. I thought it was great.

[Dee]

Hi, my name is Dee. I'm from the Fraser Valley, just outside of Vancouver BC.
My main interests in reading are horror and fantasy, but if something catches my eye or interest I'll read it. My last three books were :
Salem's Lot- King (re-read)
Green Heart- Hoffman
The Haunted Earth- Koontz

Looking forward to reading what others read and recommend.

[Holly]

Hello! My name is Holly and I'm from a small town in South Dakota. I love to read and have recently become a very big Koontz fan! I've only read a handful so far but looking forward to reading a new one each month!(I'm a stay at home mom, my reading time is limited at the moment lol) Thanks for having me! :)

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

Dee wrote: "The Haunted Earth- Koontz "

Welcome to Koontzland Dee! Is The Haunted Earth one of Dean's early out of print books? I've never heard of it. Be sure to vote on the current poll for our February Group Read :-) See you around.

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

:-) Welcome to the group Holly - we look forward to reading along with you when you have the time. Be sure to vote on the current poll to help choose our February Group Read. Thanks!

* link to polls page: http://www.goodreads.com/poll/list/27...

*note: Group read poll is open for 3 days each month only - so act fast on that one*

[Mary]

Curious as to what this group is. I would have to say Dean Koontz is the author that who has given me the most pleasure in reading throughout my life. Mary

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

Mary wrote: "Curious as to what this group is. I would have to say Dean Koontz is the author that who has given me the most pleasure in reading throughout my life. Mary"

Welcome to Koontzland Mary! :-) Koontzland is the bestest place to discuss all things Koontz! We feature a Koontz title each month as our official group read. Please feel welcome to visit any of our great discussion topics on various subjects and take our fun group polls. We hope to see a lot you.

[Matthew]

Hello all! My names Matt and I'm from beautiful California. I've been reading Koontz on and off for 20 or so years (which makes me sound incredibly old, though I'm only 31...lol). My favorite Koontz novel is a tie between Intensity and The Servants of Twilight, while my least fav is Life Expectancy. I read everyday from almost every genre, but usually prefer anything in the horror/thriller variety.

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

Matthew wrote: "Hello all! My names Matt and I'm from beautiful California. I've been reading Koontz on and off for 20 or so years (which makes me sound incredibly old, though I'm only 31...lol). My favorite Koont..."

Welcome to Koontzland Matt! You & I must have different tastes in Koontz because while I like Intensity, I absolutely love Life Expectancy with it ranking at #1 on my list :-)

[Jen LD]

Hi to all,
I am a new fan since I saw his interview on "The World Over Live" program. I am not a suspense reader, not a horror reader, not a blood and gore reader so I need help and advice. I started with Odd and fell in love with him and have been gobbling up the audiobooks as fast as I could obtain them from the library. I think Odd works so well in audio. I did Mr. Koontz the high honor (for me) of sitting down and reading "Odd Apocalypse" since I was way down in the queue for the audio version. But I am not sure there are many other of Mr. Koontz' books that I would have the guts to read! A friend told me she could not sleep after reading something called "Intensity!"
I am a recent convert to the faith so I enjoyed hearing his story in the interview and would love to have the chance to talk to him more!
Best regards,
Jen

[Shangre]

Hi guys I never been on this thread before but I might aswell intro myself for those of you who dont know my real name is Alexandria from Arizona I'm probably the youngest member in this group I'm 15 and only read a small amount of Koontz books

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

Jen wrote: "Hi to all,
I am a new fan since I saw his interview on "The World Over Live" program. I am not a suspense reader, not a horror reader, not a blood and gore reader so I need help and advice. I start..."

I recommend Life Expectancy if you haven't already read that one. I also recommend By The Light of the Moon :-)

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

Shangre wrote: "Hi guys I never been on this thread before but I might aswell intro myself for those of you who dont know my real name is Alexandria from Arizona I'm probably the youngest member in this group I'm ..."

:-) Glad to have you with us!

[Jen LD]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Jen wrote: "Hi to all,
I am a new fan since I saw his interview on "The World Over Live" program. I am not a suspense reader, not a horror reader, not a blood and gore reader so I need help and adv..."

Dustin,
The two books you recommend, I take it are "scary lite?"
Thanks,
Jen

[Mary]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Mary wrote: "Curious as to what this group is. I would have to say Dean Koontz is the author that who has given me the most pleasure in reading throughout my life. Mary"

Welcome to Koontzland Ma..."

Thanks Dustin, I live in San Antonio, TX, retired registered nurse-not ala "Misery", of course. Koontz fascinates me in that he actually fits neatly in to NO category. You really do not know what you will get when you open one of his books except good writing, wisdom, and humor. He will always have a place in my heart because with the book "Lightning" I was able to get my older son off children's trash books-He was 10 years old. There was no looking back for him and he remains an avid reader to this day.

[Amy S]

Whatever happened to Jason plasborgma? I dont recall anything from him in a while

[Mary]

Shangre wrote: "Hi guys I never been on this thread before but I might aswell intro myself for those of you who dont know my real name is Alexandria from Arizona I'm probably the youngest member in this group I'm ..."

My son started on Koontz when he was 10--now 33 and he is still a fan! You have many books to enjoy!

[Jen LD]

Tell me more about "Life Expectancy" and "By the Light of the Moon." I honestly know almost nothing about Dean Koontz' books except for Oddie.
Jen

[Kelly]

I'm new to the group, Hello! Does anyone know about The Moonlit Mind? In the book 77 Shadow Street, there is 100 pages into the story.. I went online to try and fine where I can buy the book but nobody has the book. I only found nook, kindle, and audio versions. My husband likes to physically have the book in hand.

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

Jen wrote: "Tell me more about "Life Expectancy" and "By the Light of the Moon." I honestly know almost nothing about Dean Koontz' books except for Oddie.
Jen"

There is quite a bit of comedy in both of these. Life Expectancy is my #1 Favorite Dean Koontz book and By The Light of the Moon is my #2 Favorite Dean Koontz book.

Life Expectancy has bakers, clowns and aerialists with a strong family theme. In By the Light of the Moon, expect the unexpected - (view spoiler)[a crazy doctor injects people with a psychotropic serum (hide spoiler)] "The effect is without exception interesting, frequently astonishing, and sometimes positive".

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

Meredith wrote: "I'm new to the group, Hello! Does anyone know about The Moonlit Mind? In the book 77 Shadow Street, there is 100 pages into the story.. I went online to try and fine where I can buy the book but n..."

The Moonlit Mind was originally only available as an ebook and was used to promote 77 SS. I believe it is available in the 77SS Paperback. It is also available as an audiobook. I have not read it yet :-)

P.S. Welcome to Koontzland Meredith!

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

Amy S wrote: "Whatever happened to Jason plasborgma? I dont recall anything from him in a while"

He has been very busy with his scientific research/teaching and only has time to set up the group read events :-(

[Jen LD]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Jen wrote: "Tell me more about "Life Expectancy" and "By the Light of the Moon." I honestly know almost nothing about Dean Koontz' books except for Oddie.
Jen"

There is quite a bit of comedy in b..."
Thanks Dustin. I will definitely put these on my list but I am a crazy reader. I want it to be all Oddie all the time right now and yet, I am at the end of the books (what do you think of "Odd Interlude?") and just sort of sitting here wondering what to do. Life Expectancy, he talked about in the World Over interview, the clown specifically. He said when he was writing about the character, he called him a clown without even thinking about it and then erased the word only to write it again. A chain-smoking clown he said...I guess you all feel very drawn to Dean Koontz in one way or another but that interview, it was like meeting the brother I never had.
Jen

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

I think you should make Life Expectancy a priority then :-) I haven't read Odd Interlude yet. Soon. I have bought a paperback copy and the audiobook - so it will be soon.

[Jaice]

Amy S wrote: "Whatever happened to Jason plasborgma? I dont recall anything from him in a while"

He's been lurking, but the two courses he was teaching at two different institutions last semester (on top of research) left him with little time for anything else. He's back now, though, and trying to catch up on missed posts. Thanks for asking. :-)

[Jen LD]

I don't know this Jason but he sounds busy! I am hoping to get hold of "Life Expectancy" tomorrow, on cd. Please someone tell me it's really good. I read a reader review that said it was humdrum! I just can't believe that. I have the audio now of Odd Apocalypse but I had read the large print version a week ago and do not think I can go through the suspense of it again. I am re-listening to the first one and it's so full of character and lots of back story. I am beginning to feel the subsequent books only offer tiny little morsels in those areas.
Jen

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

Jen wrote: "I am hoping to get hold of "Life Expectancy" tomorrow, on cd. Please someone tell me it's really good. I read a reader review that said it was humdrum! I..."

I mostly do audiobooks and I think most of the Koontz audiobooks are done extremely well with great narrators. Life Expectancy is anything but humdrum :-)

[Jen LD]

Good to hear! Reader reviews are so hard to gauge. I will be starting it tomorrow. It will take courage! I am just the biggest wimp when it comes to suspense. It took a very compelling character, Odd Thomas, to get me to even try a Koontz book. Of course seeing him on the "World Over Live" didn't hurt either.
Jen

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

I hope you're not afraid of clowns. There are clowns, bakers and aerialists in Life Expectancy :-) so much fun - My favorite Dean Koontz book - I hope you like it.

[Jen LD]

He tells such a great story about deciding to write the word "clown" for the first time! And so I am giving it a try.
Jen

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

Jen wrote: "He tells such a great story about deciding to write the word "clown" for the first time! And so I am giving it a try.
Jen"

I think you have made a wise and brave decision.... Send in the Clowns!

[Jen LD]

Started listening yesterday and that clown is a maniac! I mistakenly thought he'd add some levity to a story...
Jen

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

Jen wrote: "Started listening yesterday and that clown is a maniac! I mistakenly thought he'd add some levity to a story...
Jen"

Aren't clowns great? Keep Listening :-)
here is the link to the Life Expectancy discussion thread: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...

[Jen LD]

Thanks, just learning the site! I figured there was a discussion somewhere. You kind of run things around here, donchca?
Jen

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

Jen wrote: "Thanks, just learning the site! I figured there was a discussion somewhere. You kind of run things around here, donchca?
Jen"

Yep :-)

[Sion]

Hi...I'm Shannon from Montreal, Quebec. I'm 35, happily married and working as a nurse's aide in a psychiatric hospital. I am also an artist, I love to paint, draw and take pictures. I love to write and read poetry. I'm a HUGE bookworm, ever since I could read a word :D
We have a blue point siamese who's name is Calliope Ming-Ming Esmerelda Kitty Fantastico...but we just call her Calli ;P
I haven't checked lately, but i'm pretty sure i've read most of Dean Koontz's books. I am most happy when i'm curled up in bed reading one of his.
Family is very important to me, so are friends. I like to be alone a lot but I do like to spend time with select people ;)

Nice to meet you all!

[Sion]

Rachel wrote: "Hi, I am Rachel and I have gone AWOL from the other Koontz group.

A little bit about me. I am a native Seattleite, and I still live in the area. I am married with one child, and I started rea..."

I totally noticed that Rachel! I guess he must have gotten hair transplanted or something...

[Latonya]

Hi!! My name is Latonya and I live in Florida. I love to read!!!! Dean Koontz is my favorite author. I have 73 of his books and I'm always looking to add more. I love finding new authors to read. Looking forward to making new friends.

[Jen LD]

Hi Latonya! You beat me by miles! I just started reading DK and have 5 and half books under my belt!
Welcome!
Jen

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

Welcome to Koontzland Latonya and Shannon!

[Sion]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Welcome to Koontzland Latonya and Shannon!"

Thank you Dustin!