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Frank Pollard awakens in an alley, knowing nothing but his name and that he is in danger. Over the next few days he develops a fear of sleep because when he wakes he finds blood on his hands and bizarre and terrifying objects in his pockets. Distraught and desperate, Frank begs husband-and wife detective team Bobby and Julie Dakota to get to the bottom of his mysterious, amnesiac fugues. It seems a simple job, but they are drawn into ever-darkening realms where they encounter the nightmare, hate-filled figure stalking Frank. And their lives are threatened, as is that of Julie’s gentle, Down’s-syndrome brother, Thomas.
To Thomas, death is the ‘bad place’ from which there is no return. But as each of them ultimately learns, there are equally bad places in the world of the living, places so steeped in evil that, in contrast, death seems almost to be a relief...
To Thomas, death is the ‘bad place’ from which there is no return. But as each of them ultimately learns, there are equally bad places in the world of the living, places so steeped in evil that, in contrast, death seems almost to be a relief...
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Dean Koontz was born into a very poor family and learned early on to escape into fiction. His novels have sold over 200 million copies worldwide and more than thirty have appeared on national and international bestseller lists. He lives in southern California with his wife, Gerda and a vivid imagination.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an avid reader of Dean Koontz, I found this book very enjoyable. The story starts with Frank Pollard awaking in a dark and damp alley, unsure of where or who he is, the only thing that he can remember is that he is in extreme danger from an unknown being. This is where the fun really starts, with this mysterious being chasing him through the streets, showing off its awsome powers, but we still are not not told any background details of who, or what this being is, which is something that Dean Koontz really specialises in, keeping the reader on the edge of their seats. Later on, the Dakota and Dakota detective agency are drawn in to the hunt for the background and demise of the mysterious being. From now on, the book is un-put-down-able, keeping you, the reader, involved all of the way. Due to fears of spoiling the book, I won't go into any more detail other than the fact that there is an interesting twist right at the end, with many unexpected twists and turns as you go. As with all Dean Koontz books, I can assure you that there will be many points in the book where you will find that it is 3am, and yet you will still carry on reading. The only main downpoint, which made me rate this book at only 4 stars is the fact that at some points, the storyline can be a bit predictable, but those points are few and far between, and I feel that to really get a feel for Dean Koontz's style of writing, this is a very good book to start on, but also, for regular reader of DK's writing, this is also a very good book.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
This was the first Dean Koontz book that I had ever read, and perhaps may be why I still think of it so fondly as one of my favourites.
Very 'off the wall' and different from anything I had read before. The characters were strong, the story unusual which leaves you gasping for more. Perhaps what impressed me most was Thomas, the boy with Downs Syndrome - DK somehow made me think about how frustrating it must be for someone with a condition like this when they struggle to communicate their feelings. It really got you inside his head and touched me in a way that no other author has.
I just couldn't put it down, desperate to know what happened next and yet sad when I finished it. Hence the reason why I have recently re-read it and still enjoyed it as much as the first time.
I would recommend it to anyone.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
We need writers like Koontz. It's authors like him who break the mould, save us from mundanity and keep fiction fresh and innovative without loosing a moment's entertainment value. He dares to be absurd and outrageous with his storylines, and does it with a touch of genius. If you want something truly original, yet gripping and fast-paced, DK is your man. THE BAD PLACE is typically outlandish fiction for Koontz. It touches on themes such as teleportation, telepathy, mutation and aliens, all in one story!
Originality of plot is not the only great DK quality. In THE BAD PLACE, he shows us what he's really capapble of on a techincal level with his writing. He gets into the minds of some very interesting characters and lets us see their thoughts, yet all in 3rd-person perspective. Brilliantly executed stuff.
My only criticism with THE BAD PLACE, as with many other DK books I've read, is the sickly-sweet chliche ending in those closing pages. But I suppose that's all part of the fun.
Originality of plot is not the only great DK quality. In THE BAD PLACE, he shows us what he's really capapble of on a techincal level with his writing. He gets into the minds of some very interesting characters and lets us see their thoughts, yet all in 3rd-person perspective. Brilliantly executed stuff.
My only criticism with THE BAD PLACE, as with many other DK books I've read, is the sickly-sweet chliche ending in those closing pages. But I suppose that's all part of the fun.
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I won't be reading any more from Koontz
After a very long build-up we learn how the evil characters got their powers and this, for me, was the cherry on top of this massive cake of stupid. Read more
Published 8 months ago by robaker
Koontz at his best
The Bad Place is a fine example of what talented writers can achieve if they just unhinge their brains and just go for it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Punxsutawney Phil
The reason i'm reading Dean Koontz STILL!
This was the first Dean Koontz book I read, I was hooked from the first page to the last, very high tempo interesting twists and turns, fantastic characters. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. Anthony D. A. Welton
Dire and formulaic
I won't waste too much of my time writing a review, as I have already wasted enough hours of my precious life reading this abysmal rubbish. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Guv
One of the good ones
This is, in my opinion, one of Koontz' better books. The suspence and thrills start literally from the first page and dont let up throughout so that I ended up reading the 500 page... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by marky77
Classic, nasty Dean Koontz
Who else but Dean Koontz could cram incestuous lesbian twins, cannibalistic cats, mutation through teleportation and an unredeemedly evil, testosterone-driven subhuman villain into... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2007 by S. Bailey
One of Koontz's best!
This is one of my favourite DK books. Interesting characters, fast paced and a story line that will have you hooked.
Published on 29 July 2006 by Mr. D. Wiseman
A excellent read for a horror fan
A unique story, a different concept for horror. I found this book sooo good that I would recommend it to every body even those who are not interested in horror. Read more
Published on 26 July 2003 by Mrs. Eram Babar
The Bad Place
Dean Koontz is my favourite author and I have a collection of over 40 of his novels so far. The Bad Place is one of my favourites and is well worth reading. Read more
Published on 20 May 2003
A must read
Dean Koontz hooks you into the story like a fisherman angling with live bait. On this occasion, I held on to the bait and just could not let go. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2001 by jonathan.stokes@talk21.com
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