Strangers

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: Dick Hill

“The plot twists ingeniously...an engaging, often chilling book.” - The New York Times Book Review

A writer in California. A doctor in Boston. A motel owner and his employee in Nevada. A priest in Chicago. A robber in New York. A little girl in Las Vegas. They’re a handful of people from across the country, living through eerie variations of the same nightmare.

A dark memory is calling out to them. And soon they will be drawn together, deep in the heart of a sprawling desert, where the terrifying truth awaits...

©2008 Dean Koontz (P)2008 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“A unique spellbinder that captures the reader on the first page. Exciting, enjoyable, and an intensely satisfying read.” - Mary Higgins Clark

“[Koontz] is a great storyteller, and Strangers features a plot so original you’ll be reading, with chills, well into the morning." - New York Daily News

“Koontz is a master at constructing vivid, eerily realistic worlds that hold readers spellbound. A memorable thriller.” - Booklist

Best Koontz book ever

This is great entertainment! The characters are interesting and well-developed. The dialog flows easily and enhances the story, and it is read beautifully, each character with a distinct voice. The plot has many twists and turns that keep you wanting more. A great read.

A good listen

This is a very long book, but the fact that it was a good one, it being long was a bonus. The characters are interesting and diverse, but not as interesting as those found in Odd Thomas or Christopher Snow and his pals. This is worth a listen.

Anti-climactic

While very well written, the story was slow going. The build up to something exciting and possibly terrifying was for nothing. I figured out the antagonist quickly and just waited to see how it would finally be revealed. I’m a little bummed I spent so much time listening to something that left me disappointed due to the lack of a big ending.

Not my favorite Koontz Book

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. My friends are all Christians. This book has more profanity than other Koontz books I've read. It's also sacreligious to mix Christianity and science fiction.

Would you be willing to try another book from Dean Koontz? Why or why not?

yes

What aspect of Dick Hill’s performance would you have changed?

he did OK.

Could you see Strangers being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

It could be but I wouldn't go see it so it wouldn't matter who played in it.

Any additional comments?

It is too long and drawn out.

The Dean Koontz I Miss

I read this in paperback when I was a teen and loved it. Seeing it on Audible, I was so excited to listen to the audio version. It did not disappoint. One of his absolute best and it makes me miss this style of writing. I’ve tried getting into his current books, and nothing grips like his earlier writings. Happy I can listen to them now!