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[Heather]

Sounds great! Thank you :)

[Travis]

Hello all - general question about Koontz. I am wondering if there are any Dean Koontz books that deal with any of the following topics: strangulation, especially by garrotte; burying/dumping a body in the woods, especially concealed in a tarp; using drain cleaner or other acid to disfigure a body (dental records, fingerprints, or any other way to interfere with identification); or dumping garbage bags full of evidence in a body of water? Thanks!

[Barbara]

Planning a murder Travis?? Lol
Sounds like you need to read some of those forensic case authors!!
I can't think of a Koontz book with that in it.....unless it was one of his very early ones that I don't remember well anymore.....like Funhouse??

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

Travis wrote: "Hello all - general question about Koontz. I am wondering if there are any Dean Koontz books that deal with any of the following topics: strangulation, especially by garrotte; burying/dumping a bod..."

Thanks Travis :-) Velocity has a body in a tarp but generally Dean Koontz doesn't get into this aspect as far as I can remember. I have read Patricia Cornwell and Tess Gerritsen - I'd recommend them.

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

The Husband does have some fun crime scene manipulation involving planted blood and fingerprint evidence.

[Jimmie]

My name is Jim, from Texas. I discovered Dean Koontz in the early 90's. Strangers, Soul Survivor and Hideway were my first Koontz books. I'm looking to getting back into enjoying more Koontz books.

I purchased the Frankenstein graphic novel a few weeks ago. That is good timing since the group will start this series in September. Or maybe that was a sign.

I look forward to expanding my Dean Koontz reading experience with this group. Thank you moderators for hosting this group and thank you group members for welcoming me to the group.

[Diane Lynch]

Hi Jim. I'm looking forward to Frankenstein series also. I've read a lot of Koontz's books but not that series. I've had Prodigal Son loaded on my Kindle for about a year. (Sept. Book). So many books. So little time. Welcome to a great group.

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

Thanks Jim! Welcome to Koontzland :-)

[Julia]

Hi I'm Julia from Alabama. So far I've read 12 Koontz novels and am currently reading Strangers. My favorites so far are Watchers, Lightning, and Life Expectancy. Dean Koontz and Stephen King are my favorite authors.

[Heather]

Hi Julia! Welcome to the group :)

[Fred]

Welcome, Fred

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

Julia Bridges wrote: "Hi I'm Julia from Alabama. So far I've read 12 Koontz novels and am currently reading Strangers. My favorites so far are Watchers, Lightning, and Life Expectancy. Dean Koontz and Stephen King are m..."

Welcome to Koontzland Julia! Strangers is excellent. You have good taste in Koontz Fiction. Life Expectancy is my very favorite.

We are currently reading The Frankenstein Series as a group and you can join us anytime between now and January to catch up. We are reading one book each month for the next five months. September is book one, Prodigal Son.

[Julia]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Julia Bridges wrote: "Hi I'm Julia from Alabama. So far I've read 12 Koontz novels and am currently reading Strangers. My favorites so far are Watchers, Lightning, and Life Expectancy. Dean Koontz ..."

Thank you, I think I'll do that. :) I've already have Prodigal Son on my Kindle but haven't read it yet.

[Stephanie]

Hello, my name is Stephanie and I first read Dean Koontz at 6 years old (The Face of Fear) and I haven't been able to get enough since! I joined this group because I think he's a brilliant author, and I want to be a part of a group that generally agrees =)

P.S. I created a Dean Koontz quiz since one wasn't available yet on GR. Feel free to check it out and tell me what you think (it's the first quiz I made so I'm open to all comments).

Thanks!

[Fred]

Welcome, Fred.
Luckily he keeps on writing.

[Mary]

Stephanie wrote: "Hello, my name is Stephanie and I first read Dean Koontz at 6 years old (The Face of Fear) and I haven't been able to get enough since! I joined this group because I think he's a brilliant author, ..."

Hi Stephanie, where you I find the quiz?

[Stephanie]

Mary wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Hello, my name is Stephanie and I first read Dean Koontz at 6 years old (The Face of Fear) and I haven't been able to get enough since! I joined this group because I think he's a ..."

If you go to quizzes, and then search, type in Dean Koontz. It's called "Dean Koontz Quiz (Intermediate)."

I hope you like it!

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

Welcome to Koontzland Stephanie :-) You are in good company. I'm excited to go find the quiz and check it out!

FYI we are currently reading the five-book Frankenstein Series as a group and you are welcome to join us. We are currently on Book two, City of Night and we will feature book three next month.

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

That was a fun quiz :-) I got 8 out of 10 correct.

[Stephanie]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Welcome to Koontzland Stephanie :-) You are in good company. I'm excited to go find the quiz and check it out!

FYI we are currently reading the five-book Frankenstein Series as a group and you ar..."

Thank you for being so welcoming!! I LOVE Dean Koontz, and I'm glad I finally found "my people." :) I own about 25 of his novels. Thank you for telling me about the featured book. I haven't read that series yet, so I might have to sit out of those discussions for a bit.

I'm glad you liked the quiz!

[James]

Hello. I am a huge Koontz fan and I like to think that I have learned to incorporate some of his style into my own work.

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

Welcome to Koontzland James!

[Diane Lynch]

Hi James. Welcome

[Chris]

Hi I'm Chris from Charleston, SC. I'm a single mom of 3 (2 boys 16 & 14 and a girl who's 11) and I work as a transportation & logistics manager for a charter bus company. Reading is my go to way to unwind and get away from the world. I fell in love with Dean Koontz many years ago and have read many of his books. Looking forward to taking part in this group!

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

Chris wrote: "Hi I'm Chris from Charleston, SC. I'm a single mom of 3 (2 boys 16 & 14 and a girl who's 11) and I work as a transportation & logistics manager for a charter bus company. Reading is my go to way to..."

Welcome Chris! :-)

Good thing you mentioned "mom" because I immediately saw the name Chris and thought "male", even though I work with a woman named Chris everyday.

We are currently re-reading Dean Koontz's Frankenstein Series through January.

[Diane Lynch]

Welcome to the group Chris. This will enhance your Koontz experience

[Stephanie]

James wrote: "Hello. I am a huge Koontz fan and I like to think that I have learned to incorporate some of his style into my own work."

Nice to meet another fan. I just joined too!

[Tera (TheBookishAbyss)]

This is crazy, I have been a member on Goodreads since 2008 and a Koontz fan since 1983 and I have never thought to look for a group on here! At any rate, Koontz hooked me at the age of 9 when I "borrowed" my grandmother's copy of Phantoms that had just come out. From the completion of that book on, I have been a devoted fan. My grandmother would buy me a hardcover copy of his books for Christmas and birthdays every year until she passed away 10 years ago. I'll admit that I have not been as good at keeping up on his newest releases on my own, but I do have a rather extensive collection...even some under his pen name ;0) I am excited to have discovered this group!

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

Welcome to Koontzland Tera Marie :-) We're glad you found us too.

We are currently reading Dean Koontz's Frankenstein Series. Lost Souls is our December Group Read and The Dead Town is our January Group Read.

[Neel]

Hey everyone, I am Neel, I only started reading Dean Koontz around 19 ( recommended by my little sister ) My first book was Tick Tock, and it is still my favorite !
I guess I am a sucker for dogs, sci-fi, horror and a love story !

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

Welcome to Koontzland Neel!

We feature at least one Dean Koontz novel each month and you are invited to read along with us anytime. Our January Group Read is The Dead Town (Frankenstein, Book 5). Our February Group Read is The Servants of Twilight.

You can help select our March Group Read by voting on the poll:
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

[Jimmie]

Tera Marie wrote: "This is crazy, I have been a member on Goodreads since 2008 and a Koontz fan since 1983 and I have never thought to look for a group on here! At any rate, Koontz hooked me at the age of 9 when I "b..."

Tera Marie, that is a great story on your introduction to Dean Koontz. You can continue to give your grandmother service by continuing your reading of Koontz books. I'm sad your grandmother has passed away. So sorry for your loss. I was touched by your story. Thank you for sharing.

[Neel]

Thank you for the welcome "DClbo", I am only on book 2 for the Frankenstein series, so I will have to miss this one, I am currently finishing Ashley Bell. I loved Servants of Twilight, it will be nice reading it again.

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

Neel wrote: "Thank you for the welcome "DClbo", I am only on book 2 for the Frankenstein series, so I will have to miss this one, I am currently finishing Ashley Bell. "

I loved Ashley Bell. Looking forward to something new from Dean in 2017 :-)

The Servants of Twilight Discussion Thread (see you there in February):
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Michael]

Hello everyone, I'm fairly new to this group and am excited to have found it. I hope to be able to get to know some fellow Koontz fans. I have been reading Dean Koontz for about two years now I think and have read maybe a little over thirty of his books. I am a huge fan and I'm trying to read all of his books. Dean is such a nice guy, I wrote him last year and he sent me a signed and inscribed copy of the memoir of trixie. Well I hope everyone has a great day, and it's good to have found this group.

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

Welcome to Koontzland Michael :-)
We are happy you have found us too!

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

Thank you to everyone who has voted on the group poll to choose our March Group Read. This poll is getting more activity than usual and the poll is extremely close between The Taking and Dark Rivers of the Heart. If you are able to get the poll to end in a tie, we will feature both titles in March.

If you haven't yet voted or would like to change your vote there is still time. The poll will end at the end of January and the winning title will be announced at the beginning of February with one month to get the title.
Link to poll: https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...

The Servants of Twilight is our February Group Read.
Link to Servants of Twilight Discussion Thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thanks again Koontzlanders!

[Michael]

hello everyone!! I am fairly new to this group and just wanted to greet everyone and join the conversations. hope everyone is doing great !!

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

Thanks Michael :-)

I am currently re-reading 77 Shadow Street , which was featured in August as a Group Read - I finally got around to it.

This next week I will re-read The Dead Town (Frankenstein, Book 5), our January Group Read.

[Barbara]

Hello to Michael

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

Tonight is the last night to vote (or change your vote) on the Poll to select our Group Read for March.

Our February Group Read is The Servants of Twilight.

Thank you to everyone who participated in reading 5-Book Frankenstein Series which we started reading Last Fall and conclude tonight.

[Heather]

Hi I am Heather from New Brunswick, Canada :) I'm 35, married, and a mom of two boys (7 & 4)

I've been a huge DK fan for years and have about 40 of his books so far.

[Mary]

Heather wrote: "Hi I am Heather from New Brunswick, Canada :) I'm 35, married, and a mom of two boys (7 & 4)

I've been a huge DK fan for years and have about 40 of his books so far."

That's a lot of books!

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

Welcome to Koontzland, Heather :-)

We are reading Dark Rivers of the Heart & Sole Survivor in May. If you are interested, we'd be happy to have you read along with us.
New Dean Koontz, THE SILENT CORNER will be released in June.

[Jordan]

Hi all!

Long time Koontz fan here. Though I have yet to read most of his books, I have an entire bookcase dedicated to his work. I hope to read more with you all!

[Jimmie]

Welcome Jordan. Glad to see you are a fan of Mr. Koontz. I own a lot of unread Koontz books as well.

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

Welcome to Koontzland Jordan! :-)

We read at least one Dean Koontz title every month so if you'd like to read more, there will be several opportunities.

You're invited to join in any of the discussions for specific books.

We are currently reading Dark Rivers of the Heart and Sole Survivor during the month of May.

The Darkest Evening of the Year is our June Group Read.

Dean's newest title, The Silent Corner, has a release date of June 20th.

[Matthew]

Hellooo everybody! My name's Matt and I've been a Koontz reader for over 20 years now. My favorite tale of his is The Bad Place. I'm such a fan I've even managed to read a few titles form his lengthy out of publication list…I just read Nightmare Journey and found it very entertaining. Also read Hanging On (has a couple hilarious scenes in it) and Dragonfly. Anyone else gotten their hands on any vintage Koontz?

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

I haven't read any of the vintage Koontz myself. I have read Gerda's book A Darker Heritage and I own The Haunted Earth.

Here is a discussion thread about the Out of Print titles which you may find interesting/helpful:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

The Bad Place is an excellent choice for a favorite :-)

[Jordan]

Dustin Crazy little brown owl wrote: "Welcome to Koontzland Jordan! :-)

We read at least one Dean Koontz title every month so if you'd like to read more, there will be several opportunities.

You're invited to join in any of the disc..."

Thanks! I look forward to joining in and reading with you all!