Gripping . . . The paranoia and mystery increase as the story unfolds. . . . Koontz has created [a] wonderful character in Jane Hawk. . . . Koontz rocks it again.Associated Press In this era of stingy text-message prose, Mr. Koontz is practically Shakespeare. . . . The Silent Corner brims with both action and emotion.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Silent Corner is vintage Dean Koontz: paranoia-fueled suspense . . . sleek and highly realized action, developed characters, and more twists and turns than any two ordinary novels combined. . . . As relevant to current events as it is audacious . . . amongst Dean Koontzs finest contemporary work.Mystery Scene A proven specialist in action scenes, Koontz pulls off some doozies here. . . . The book is full of neat touches. . . . And the prose, as always in a Koontz novel, is first-rate. Perhaps Koontzs leanest, meanest thriller, this initial entry in a new series introduces a smart, appealing heroine who can outthink as well as outshoot the baddest of bad dudes.Kirkus s (starred review) The latest page-turner by Dean Koontz introduces readers to Jane Hawk. . . . An inspired choice for a protagonist . . . action, zippy dialogue and a winning character at the center of the book, part of a new series by Koontz.Minneapolis Star-Tribune Long an A-list bestseller, Koontz has always delivered the goods. . . . [His] varied bibliography now adds a new series and an exciting new heroine.Booklist Fantastically written (as always by Mr. Koontz) . . . You are riveted on page one. . . . 5 stars!Suspense MagazineAbout the AuthorDean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirits of their goldens, Trixie and Anna. where can i download free books The Silent Corner: A Novel of Suspense
301 of 313 people found the following review helpful. Its been a few years since Ive done that and when I saw this new book I remembered how much I enjoyed his booksBy Someplace ElseThirty years ago, I read every Dean Koontz book that I could get my hands on. I looked forward to each new book and went to second hand book stores to find ones that I didnt have or hadnt read. I did that for the next 10-12 years and then Im still not sure whether it was me or that the stories were different. I ended up not reading any new books that came out or any ones that I had not read. But, off and on I would pick up a few of the books and reread them. Its been a few years since Ive done that and when I saw this new book I remembered how much I enjoyed his books.So, I got the book and I have to say this is the Dean Koontz that I remember reading. I picked it up and could barely put it down and finished it over two days. It was a good fast pace, with plenty of twists and turns that kept me on my toes. As with the other books Ive read Mr. Koontz weaves some real life current technology and mixes it with what if or where can the technology go. Very much like Moonlight, Watchers and some of the Leigh Nichols books. I would highly recommend this book and am looking forward to the continuation of this series.109 of 115 people found the following review helpful. Enigmatic "They" pursue rogue FBI operative cross-country in this edge-of-your-seat thrillerBy Miss BarbaraThe Silent Corner is by far Dean Koontz best offering in many years. Hes not depending on strange occult or phantasmagoric story lines to keep the action moving. Instead hes crafted Jane Hawk, an FBI operative, who is forced to go rogue when she stumbles upon a plot conjured by a mad scientist. It seems hes created a method of mind control reminiscent of Manchurian Candidate wickedness.Jane, with her husband dead at the hands of this evil faction and her son in hiding, must singlehandedly keep one step ahead of her pursuers and the FBI who are tracking down one of their own whos stepped over the line. She is being chased by the enigmatic They. The people who have done all of the bad stuff since the start of time. They who live in the closet or the basement. They who are willing to go to great lengths of rid the world of anything that is not within the bounds of their conspiracy.Jane befriends some unseemly characters who help her in the flight across country using her skills as a well-trained FBI agent. Shes forced to stay mostly off the grid using burner phones, a variety of cash bought vehicles, and library internet. No matter how far or fast she runs her pursuers are only a half-step behind. This is a heart pounding chase with good being pursued by evil which is Koontz trademark metaphor and what he does best.At its heart this is a thriller with a lot of cutting edge technology tossed in to keep this new and smart heroine on her game. Koontz is a master story-teller and I am left wanting more. Quickly, Dean, quickly.100 of 106 people found the following review helpful. When I grow up, I want to be Jane Hawk!By OutlawPoetOnce upon a time, I read every Dean Koontz book I could get my hands on. I even went to the library and got the books under his pen name (Leigh Nichols).But somewhere along the way, the books changed. They gotmystical. And I kind of lost interest. Ive ventured back and have found that I liked the last couple of books.This one, I loved. My Dean Koontz love is back!Jane Hawk is the bad ass of bad asses. She is so awesomely tough and passionate and everything you wish you could be. The action is spot on. The crime in question extremely devious. If it werent for work, this would have been a one-sitting read. As it was, I finished it in two.This is book one and, while its not precisely a cliffhanger, there are unanswered questions. Usually, that bugs me. In this case, I simply cant wait for the next book!Unrelenting, compelling, and a thriller that deserves the title! Book 2 now, please!