The Silent Corner by Dean Koontz – 5 Stars
Publisher: Bantam Books
ISBN: 9780345545992
This is the first book in a
series. The last book is available upon request at Netgalley.com. So, I wanted
to prepare for it by reading the first four books. After this read I am very
much looking forward to the entire series.
The series is based on a character
Jane Hawk who has somewhat departed from the FBI after her husband commits
suicide -- well, as “They” claim. She is already deep into a conspiracy theory
that is sounding truer as time passes: that the inordinate jump in the number
of suicides is caused by something or someone evil. Her mission is to find out
what, to stop it, and to punish anybody involved. She is so motivated and
angered that she has to hide her child Travis with guardians to protect him
from the same people who are hunting her. “They” cannot let her reveal “their”
plans.
Throughout this novel the suspense
and action continues unabated. The flow of the story is supplemented by
descriptions of location and characters that only a few authors can duplicate –
always interesting and informative. Mr. Koontz is a master of words and story
telling.
Without giving the story away, let
me say that Jane encounters many adverse situations that are smartly resolved
with cunning planning and skills. Her use of outsiders to assist her proves
rewarding, despite the high risks to her, to them, and to her family, which
includes her parents and the guardians of Travis. She has already concluded
that “They” are an elite, rich group of people who want to control all living things
in the world. This first book introduces and clarifies her goals, her skills,
her tactics, her persistence, and her continuous and cautious awareness of
“Those” after her. As you learn, “They” are infiltrated everywhere.
The book ends at a logical break
in the action, but one that will force you to read the next book. At least it
wills me!
Reviewer: Rich
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