OK -- I've been a fan of Koontz since I read his first book as a teenager. Nobody matches him for verbosity, but his prose always captures me and keeps me hooked on whatever crazy story he is telling. To be sure, you need the ability to suspend disbelief as you enter his world, but it is always a fun ride and this was no exception. Enjoy!
David Thorne, an author of some renown, hasn't really gotten over his first love, Emily Carlino, since she vanished from a dark, deserted California highway over 10 years ago. Thought to be one of the victims of a serial killer, Thorne visits the prisoner at Folsom to find out if that is true. His repeated treks to the penitentiary provide no answers and there's no body for Thorne to bury. Then, he's minding his own business at his favorite restaurant at Newport Beach when he sees her. Only her name is Maddison Sutton. She looks and acts just like his Emily and Thorne falls down the rabbit hole. NO SPOILERS.
This was fast and entertaining and I read it over a couple of hours today. Koontz never lets me down even though his tales are incredibly fantastical and defy any sort of groundwork in reality as I know it. Who doesn't need a little escapism about now?
Borrowed this from a friend and happy to recommend.
This is a standalone and is not part of any series.
Genre - suspense, supernatural futuristic, thriller
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