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by Dean Koontz (Author), Ed Gorman (Author), Kevin J. Anderson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; New Ed edition (11 April 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007203136
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007203130
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 21,375 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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SOMEONE NEW IS PLAYING GOD The Frankenstein story updated to the 21st century by the great American storyteller Dean Koontz. Frankenstein's monster has survived the centuries to become a creature living in the shadows of modern civilization, a haunted and really quite heroic figure dedicated to battling the truly monstrous evil that has also survived the years: the cruel genius who gave him life, Dr Frankenstein. The legendary monster is called Deucalion. The action takes place in modern-day New Orleans where the next generation of Dr Frankenstein's monsters is wreaking havoc. But it's Deucalion, newly arrived in the city, who is the obvious suspect in the eyes of Detective Carson O'Connor. The cool, tough cop is soon talking about an ages-old conspiracy, a near immortal race of beings, and killers that are more -- and less -- than human. She doesn't know Deucalion and she are on the same side. Deucalion seeks one final confrontation with the evil genius who created him, Dr Frankenstein. Dean Koontz, the master storyteller, creates a bold new legend.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Dean Koontz Book in Ages, 21 Aug 2005
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I am a big Koontz fan and this is possibly the best of his books I have ever read, bar the second one in this series. I could not put this book down. Its just a shame that I now have to wait until Summer 2006 for the next one in this series!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Koontz is OK!, 5 Jul 2007
By Sam "samueltyler" (Reading, Berkshire) - See all my reviews
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'Prodigal Son' is the first book in a modern trilogy about Frankenstein and his monster. It is 200 years after the monster has been created and it turns out that Mary Shelley's book was based on near fact. The monster has retreated to a monastery, but he must leave his sanctuary when he discovers that the man he knew as Frankenstein is still alive and that young women are being found murdered with body parts missing. Can the monster survive in modern day New Orleans to hunt down his former master? With the police on the hunt for a serial killer a 6ft 4 man made out of corpses could be their prime suspect!

I was not too sure about this novel before I read it, but it actually contains some interesting ideas that move the Frankenstein story on. The Doctor is now interested in creating cloned creatures and this fits with modern knowledge. I really enjoyed the storylines that followed the master, the monster and the police. If the book had only followed these paths it could easily be a 4 star book. However, we are also given a couple of additional storylines that are not as strong and detract from the action.

I also have an issue with the increased sexualisation of the story with Frankenstein being particularly at fault. I know that living over 200 years could make you a bit mad, but I thought that Koontz and Anderson took this madness in the wrong direction. Despite this, the book is fast paced and full of interesting ideas. As long as the next books follow the interesting storylines and do not descend into the poor action similar to the end of this book, they should be worth a read.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a waste of time reading enything else., 12 Oct 2005
I started reading Book one when my supplies of tacky crime thriller/who dunnit's went dry.

I tend to go for authers that link novels together keeping the same characters, Karin Slaughter, Michael Connelly etc... which is the main reason I picked up Koontz' book 1 of 3.

Wow! Im so glad I did. Gone is the urge to read mind numbing bilge with no real strength to the characters and no substance to the plot.

This is intelligent, interesting and eye opening stuff.

With Book 1 finished in 6 days, Book 2 page 1 looks just as promising.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pitchforks At The Ready...It Lives!!
Koontz's attempt to revive Shelley's classic literary masterpiece could easily have ended in disaster, instead it is a triumph. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Nicko

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing
Koontz's Odd Thomas books took a sinister, sun-bleached view of supernatural California and overlayed it with whimsical charm and a wry narrative. Read more
Published on 1 May 2007 by MagpieReader

5.0 out of 5 stars Koontz at his best
Dean Koontz' three-part take on the Frankestein story is some of the best work he has ever written, very fast paced and addictive this book is impossible to put down. Read more
Published on 24 April 2007 by marky77

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read
Great take on what could have happened if Frankenstein and his monster had survived into modern times. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2007 by Mrs. J. E. Cartwright

5.0 out of 5 stars My initial thought-OMG not another frankenstein, how wrong I was
When you think how many remakes of the old Mary Shelley Frankenstein have been made you shudder and think oh my god not another one. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2007 by ItsAllyMcMental

5.0 out of 5 stars Completely gripping
Just one critisism, then on with the praise! The start to the book could have been better. The first chapter puts you in some mountains with a rather confusing situation between a... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2006 by The Jolly Juggler

5.0 out of 5 stars The Humanity of the Monster
I bought my well thumbed copy of Prodigal Son in the local hospice charity shop and once started on it could not put it down until it was finished. Read more
Published on 21 Jul 2006 by C. V. Turner

5.0 out of 5 stars koontz turns shelleys classic tale into an epic!!!!!!!!!
I must admit when this book first come out I thought "just what is koontz thinking" He was thinking "lets continue the frankenstein but put it in modern times"... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2006 by carfaxabbey

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - but where's book 3?!
Great book - Koontz is brilliant as always, but there's no mention of book 3 at the end, and I am praying that there is one, as the ending really left it hanging in the air... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2006

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice update to a known story
Read this on holiday. Didn't take long, but was very enjoyable.
Made sense as the first book of a series, or on it's own. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2005 by John Rutter

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