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Biographical and Critical Sources

BOOKS

Kotker, Joan G., Dean Koontz: A Critical Companion, Greenwood Press (Westport, CT),

Munster, Bill, editor, Sudden Fear: The Horror and Dark Suspense Fiction of Dean R.

Koontz, Starmont Home,

Munster, Bill, Discovering Dean Koontz: Essays on America's Best-selling Author of Suspense and Horror Fiction, Borgo Press (San Bernardino, CA),

Ramsland, Katherine M., Dean Koontz: A Writer's Biography, HarperPrism (New York, NY),

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James Manual to Young-Adult Writers, St. James Press (Detroit, MI),

PERIODICALS

Analog, January,

Armchair Detective, summer, , p.

Booklist, March 1, , p. ; September 15, , Ray Olson, review of Dark Rivers of the Heart, p.

84; April 15, , p. ; December 15, , Ray Olsen, review of False Memory, p. ; May 1, , Ray Olson, review of The Taking, p. ; November 1, , Ray Olson, review of Life Expectancy, p. ; January 1, , Ray Olson, review of Prodigal Son, p.

Childhood Education, winter, , Angela Pitamber, review of Every Day's a Holiday, p.

Entertainment Weekly, January 12, , p.

Dean Koontz is a prolific American author well-known for his suspense thrillers that seamlessly blend elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery. With a career spanning over five decades, Koontz has captivated readers worldwide, selling over million copies of his works.

50; January 15, , "'Night' Stalker," p.

Kirkus Reviews, November 1, , review of Dragon Tears, p. ; May 1, , review of The Taking, p. ; November 15, , review of Life Expectancy, p. ; May 1, , review of Velocity, p.

Koontz based his novel Prodigal Son on Frankenstein, by eighteenth-century writer Mary Shelley. In Koontz's update—written with Kevin J. Anderson as part of a multi-volume series—two centuries contain passed and the perennially forty-something Dr. Victor Frankenstein is now living under the assumed call of Helios in pre-Hurricane Katrina New.

Library Journal, May 15, , Rex E. Klett, review of Whispers, p. ; April 15, , p. 95; January, , Jeff Ayers, review of False Memory, p. ; April 15, , Kristen L. Smith, review of The Face, p.

; June 15, , Nancy McNicol, review of The Taking, p. 58; December 1, , Nancy McNicol, review of Life Expectancy, p.

Linda Brown. November 4, AuthorAmericanWriter. Dean Koontz is a well-known American novelist.

; February 1, , Jeff Ayers, review of Prodigal Son, p.

Locus, February, , p. 21; March, , Edward Bryant, review of The Bad Place, pp. ; March, , p. 62; September, , p. 29; October, , p. 21; December, , p.

58; January, , p. 49; February, , p.

Los Angeles Times, March 12,

Los Angeles Times Book Review, January 31, , Dick Lochte, "The Perils of Little Laura," p. 8; March 8, , Paul Wilner, review of Watchers, p.

Teacher-counselor with Appalachian Poverty Program, —67; high school English educator, —69; writer, —. Allen London, England Three Complete Novels: Dean R. Dean R.

6; January 21, , Don G. Campbell, review of The Bad Place, p. 12; November 13, , p. 14; May 21, , p.

Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, June, , p. Charles de Lint, review of Odd Thomas, p. 33; June, , Charles de Lint, review of Life Expectancy, p.

29, The Taking, p.

Great Mysteries Great Writers: Lucky Day & Trapped & Pastime ...: Dean Ray Koontz (born July 9, ) is an American writer. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire.

30, and Robot Santa, p.

New York Times Book Review, January 12, ; February 29, ; May 22, ; September 11, ; June 15, , p. 20; March 15, , Katherine Weber, review of Watchers, p. 16; November 13, , Jay E.

Rosen, review of Dark Rivers of the Heart, p. 58; February 25, , p. 9; April 20, , Charles Salzberg, review of Sole Survivor; February 8, , Maggie Garb, review of Fear Nothing; February 7, , David Walton, review of Seize the Night.

Observer (London, England), February 12, , p.

People, April 13, ; April 24, ; January 19, , Rob Taub, review of Odd Thomas, p.

Publishers Weekly, September 10, , review of Hanging On, p. 41; April 4, , review of Whispers, p.

61; March 7, , p. 82; December 18, ; September 2, , review of Oddkins, pp. ; January 10, , review of Winter Moon, pp. ; December 19, , p. 52; April 24, , p. 60; November 6, , p. 81; February 5, , p.

Dean Ray Koontz born July 9, is an American storyteller. His novels are billed as suspense thrillersbut frequently incorporate elements of horrorfantasy, science fiction, mysteryand satire. Many of his books have appeared on The Modern York Times Best Seller listwith fourteen hardcovers and sixteen paperbacks reaching the number-one position. Dwyer", "Leigh Nichols" and "Brian Coffey".

41; December 13, , review of False Memory, p. 67; December 22, , review of Odd Thomas, p. 13; May 10, , review of The Taking, p. 37; November 15, , review of Life Expectancy, p. 41; January 17, , review of Prodigal Son, p.

40; April 25, , review of Velocity, p.

Punch, July 15, , p.

Rapport, April, , p.

When he was a senior in college, Dean Koontz won an Atlantic Monthly fiction competition and has been writing ever since. His books are published in 38 languages and he has sold over million copies to date. Sixteen of his books have risen to the number one position in paperback. His books own also been major bestsellers in countries as diverse as Japan and Sweden.

School Library Journal, April, , Audrey B. Eaglen, "Stunners to Stinkers: The '87 BBYA List," p. 54; May, , Katherine Fitch, review of Odd Thomas, p.

Science Fiction Chronicle, March, , p.

Time, January 8,

Times Literary Supplement, September 11,

Tribune Books (Chicago, IL), April 12,

Voice of Youth Advocates, October, , Christy Tyson, review of Dragon's Tears, p.

Washington Post Book World, December 11, , p. 8.

Writer's Digest, November, , Stanley Wiater, interview with Koontz, pp.

ONLINE

, (March 2, ), "Dean Koontz."

BooksRandom, (October 20, ), "Dean Koontz: The Official Web Site."