The Mask

One of the worst Dean Koontz I have ever had the misfortune to Dianne One of the worst Dean Koontz I have ever had the misfortune to read. I am happy that I was a fan before reading The Mask, or he would have never gotten me hooked.The story seems rushed and cumbersome. He stays way too long using up all the adjectives he can recall to describe every nook and cranny of a scene, but leaves the plot empty where more information or character development would help the reader to feel more "in" the plot. I like a story that transports me there, not just by descriptive scenery, but also with bein. but not near as good as his later works I'm with everyone else. The ending was very abrupt and unsatisfying. Otherwise okay, but not near as good as his later works.. Ladyts said What Happened?. I gave the book four stars because I did not like the way the book ended. The ending just left me hanging. I was surprised and very disappointed with how this book ended. This question keep running around and around in my head. The question is. What happened? I need an answer I can live with.However, the book was well written and interesting. I would go a far as to call the book a page turner. Maybe, I missed an important point in the book? But, I don't think I did.I recommend that you read the book. Maybe, you will have

He creates characters of unusual richness and depth.”—The Seattle Times“Tumbling, hallucinogenic prose.‘Serious’ writersmight do well to examine his technique.”—The New York Times Book Review“Lyrical writing and compelling charactersKoontz stands alone.”—Associated Press“In every industry there exist ‘artists’ that are not only unforgettable, but know their craft better than the rest. Dean Koontzis among these artisans.”—Suspense Magazine“Koontz has always had near-Dickensian powers of description, and an ability to yank us from one page to the next that few no

Dean and Gerda Koontz live in southern California with their golden retriever, Anna, grand-niece of the famous and beloved Trixie. The books of Dean Koontz are published in 38 languages, and worldwide sales top 400 million copies. . Eleven of his novels have risen to number one on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list, and several have been adapted into feature films and TV miniseries

A teenager with no past, no family—no memories.Such a lovely childSo blond and beautiful. And then Carol’s nightmares began—the ghastly sounds in the night…the bloody face in the mirror…the razor-sharp ax.Such relentless evilSo deceptively innocent. Such a pretty faceSo young, so sweet. A dream come true. Carol and Paul were drawn to her—she was the child they’d never had. Most mothers would die for such a darling little angel. She appeared out of nowhere, in the middle of traffic, on a busy day. And that’s what frightened Carol most of all….