858. "The Forbidden Door" by Dean Koontz – 5 Stars

The Forbidden Door by Dean Koontz – 5 Stars

Publisher: Bantum Books

ISBN: 9780525483700

What is there not to like about this book 4 of a series of 5? If you read the previous books in the series, you might note the amount of recap done; however, if you didn’t read the previous books, you would have soured through this one that very effectively and efficiently covers the past events, main plot, and detailed character sketches. This book can stand on its own! Although I could have quickly skimmed through the passages related to the past books, I still went slowly, not wanting to miss the author’s wonderful writing. Mr. Koontz certainly rules describing a scene in every aspect – he creates a virtual painting that reveals details and feelings more expressive than a real painting itself.   

Jane Hawk once again uses her intelligence, discipline, and commitment to further her quest to bring down the evil rebels who are attempting to take over the world by injecting people with mind controlling drugs. As learned, her husband was killed -- persuasive suicide – and her son needs to be hidden to protect him from the perpetrators. She gets help for the latter from Cornell, an autistic millionaire, who is a real hoot himself. Her battles are fought with the aid of past acquaintances, Luther and Bernie, who each have unique and dynamic personalities that add to another clever story of suspense and action. This one begins in Cornell’s underground, secret fortress with Jane’s son Travis and pet dogs, while Jane is initiating a plan to get to him before the rebel do. Of course, the good guys win or there wouldn’t be a book 5 on the horizon. However, I am certainly not going to be the spoiler of the details how Jane outmaneuvers the rebels who utilize all our defense, legal, and investigative agencies through embedded --  “adjusted and controlled” – highly positioned leaders. It’s not just the government that is “controlled,” but also key private entities.

I could write much more praising this book, but need to now hurry off to read the pre-published book 5 as a reviewer on Netgalley.com and learn the final fate of Jane, her son, and the evil-doers. Enjoy your read.

Reviewer: Rich