- Mass Market Paperback: 592 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine Books Inc.; 1st Ballantine Books Ed edition (9 Dec 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 034539657X
- ISBN-13: 978-0345396570
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.9 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,207,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for DARK RIVERS OF THE HEART
"A humdinger of a chase novel [that] explodes with all the giddy excitement of a half-dozen James Cameron pictures. DARK RIVERS OF THE HEART deserves to go to No. 1 on the bestseller list."
--Entertainment Weekly
"A fresh surprise on virtually every page . . . and a pyrotechnic denouement full of marvelous mayhem."
--The Washington Post
"Mr. Koontz has succeeded where many genre writers have failed: He has switched gears . . . and written a believable high-tech thriller."
--The New York Times
"As usual, Koontz's writing is flawless: clean, clear exposition, colorful description, precise narration, and realistic dialogue. DARK RIVERS OF THE HEART is exciting, entertaining, and thoughtful."
--The Denver Post
"It is difficult to imagine a reader who won't be hooked by this thriller about government power run amok and a man and woman on the run from the madman who wields that power. Unrelenting excitement, truly memorable characters, and ample food for thought."
--Kirkus Reviews
"A humdinger of a chase novel [that] explodes with all the giddy excitement of a half-dozen James Cameron pictures. DARK RIVERS OF THE HEART deserves to go to No. 1 on the bestseller list."
--Entertainment Weekly
"A fresh surprise on virtually every page . . . and a pyrotechnic denouement full of marvelous mayhem."
--The Washington Post
"Mr. Koontz has succeeded where many genre writers have failed: He has switched gears . . . and written a believable high-tech thriller."
--The New York Times
"As usual, Koontz's writing is flawless: clean, clear exposition, colorful description, precise narration, and realistic dialogue. DARK RIVERS OF THE HEART is exciting, entertaining, and thoughtful."
--The Denver Post
"It is difficult to imagine a reader who won't be hooked by this thriller about government power run amok and a man and woman on the run from the madman who wields that power. Unrelenting excitement, truly memorable characters, and ample food for thought."
--Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Dean Koontz's novels have sold over 200 million copies worldwide and more than 30 have appeared on national and international bestseller lists. He lives in southern California with his wife, Gerda.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first book that I ever read by this author. Since then I have read nearly all his work.
This is a huge story with lots of characters and strangely, I can remember all of them. Even the "walk on" characters of the bad guys' victims.
It has high tech gadgets, conspiracy, a psycho, a beautiful woman in distress, the hero to help her, and of course the faithful dog that nearly always appears in Koontz's books.
A book you will never forget.
This is a huge story with lots of characters and strangely, I can remember all of them. Even the "walk on" characters of the bad guys' victims.
It has high tech gadgets, conspiracy, a psycho, a beautiful woman in distress, the hero to help her, and of course the faithful dog that nearly always appears in Koontz's books.
A book you will never forget.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed this book by Koontz, but only gave it 3 stars as, while very exciting and suspenceful in places, I found its length made it feel tedious in places and I was quite sick of the story by the end. Also, while I loved the hero's of the book (Spencer, Valerie and of course Rocky), I didnt think the villians were up to the usual Koontz standard. Eve had very good potential but sadly her charcater was underdeveloped, despite the 720 page length. I also felt the character of the black policeman (I just finished the book and dont remember this name..) was totally unnecesary and seemed to be added two thirds of the way through for no reason at all.
The books starts out very good with many twists as Spencer Grant - accompanied by his dog, Rocky - go in search of a mysterious woman named Valerie Keene, who Spencer met at a bar and instantly took a great attraction to - both her looks and her personality.
A sociopath called Frank, who works for the government is after Valerie - and now Spencer - for reasons that we do not yet know.
Very good if you are new to Koontz, although could be very sameish if you have read his books before as it is very similar to several of his others.
The books starts out very good with many twists as Spencer Grant - accompanied by his dog, Rocky - go in search of a mysterious woman named Valerie Keene, who Spencer met at a bar and instantly took a great attraction to - both her looks and her personality.
A sociopath called Frank, who works for the government is after Valerie - and now Spencer - for reasons that we do not yet know.
Very good if you are new to Koontz, although could be very sameish if you have read his books before as it is very similar to several of his others.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Looks like my review here is the only downer out of all the reviews so far.
OK, the story of a man and a woman on the run from an FBI type agency is fine
but the pace of the story is pedestrian, and quite frankly this 700 page book
only warranted a 300 page story.
The saga itself was nothing out of the ordinary and the ending was uneventful.
I obviously read another book to everyone else!!!!
OK, the story of a man and a woman on the run from an FBI type agency is fine
but the pace of the story is pedestrian, and quite frankly this 700 page book
only warranted a 300 page story.
The saga itself was nothing out of the ordinary and the ending was uneventful.
I obviously read another book to everyone else!!!!
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Koontz at his peak
When I bought this book I have to admit I had trouble getting into it so I left it and came back to it(my fault). Read more
Published 10 months ago by Professor Chaos
RATES AS ONE OF MY TOP 5 BY KOONTZ!
My god I never tire of this man!!!
I have read a lot of old and more recent Koontz books and it is so amazing how Dean can so often get everything so da@mn right!!! Read more
I have read a lot of old and more recent Koontz books and it is so amazing how Dean can so often get everything so da@mn right!!! Read more
Published 14 months ago by frenchie
Never read Dean Koontz??? Read this one!
Having just purchased a signed 1st edition of the book, I just thought I would add my 2pence worth... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2009 by J P Writer
better than the hype
to look at the amount of reviews & overall scores you'd think that mr.koontz never misses,in fairness this is the case with most popular writers but too often its hype. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2006 by Mr. David C. Halliday
My First Koontz!
Ive never read a thriller before, but i was looking for something new to read and i saw this in my local supermarket. Well i am so glad i picked this up! Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2006 by "smeghead1978"
This is absolutely the best book I have ever read.
Dean Koontz intermingles Big Brother paranoia, modern technology and true love into a book that has to be read to be beleived. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2000 by kingdannyb@excite.co.uk
Excellent, excellent, even by Koontz' standards
Koontz' portrayal of his unique protagonist and his heartwrenching trials are as ever incisive, beautifully narrated and a real credit to his very real and unique talent, and as a... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2000
In my opinion, Koontz's best
I was first lent this book and was so impressed I bought my own copy, which has subsequently been lent out and lost, forcing me to purchase - and hang on to! - a second copy. Read more
Published on 12 April 2000
A FAST-PACED BOOK
This is the first KOONTZ that I have read. I found it going at a great pace and filled with imagination and great description. I must now read more Koontz, I think I am hooked.
Published on 19 Feb 2000
I couldn't put this down it was fantastic !
This was my first introduction to Koontz's work and subsequently I have tried to read everything he has written. Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2000
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