A “superior thriller”(Oakland Press) about a man, a dog, and a terrifying threat that could only have come from the imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz—nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.On his thirty-sixth birthday, Travis Cornell hikes into the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. But his path is soon blocked by a … Mountains. But his path is soon blocked by a bedraggled Golden Retriever who will let him go no further into the dark woods.
That morning, Travis had been desperate to find some happiness in his lonely, seemingly cursed life. What he finds is a dog of alarming intelligence that soon leads him into a relentless storm of mankind’s darkest creation…
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I read it years ago, and recently re-read it. Found it as joyfully wonderful as it was the first time.
I have had dogs that I just knew they understood all I spoke.
i absolutely loved it
This book is entertaining and a real page-turner. Plot and characters are well developed. My favorite read of the summer.
My favorite book of all!
Great book but scary. Makes you wonder if this has already happened. Love Einstein, Travis and Nora. Scary parts made better with the love between Einstein,
Travis and Nora.
I read it years ago and loved it. (I always enjoy books where the animals play a major role). I enjoyed rereading on my tablet
I read it several years ago but had to reread it because it was so good
i think it is a great book!!!
One of the best books I have read. This book stayed with me for years as I read this book many years ago and now buying this book or my grandchildren.
A classic. And, apparently, the author’s favorite work.
Enjoyable book that kept me turning pages as fast as I possibly could. I maybe was influenced because a very smart Irish Setter was one of the main characters of the book. Story is science fiction with some expected twists & turns. A love story is a minor part throughout the book.
I was eager to read a sequel but the author stated that he doubted that he would ever return to the characters.
Excellent read. Typical Koontz, keeps your attention! He’s so much better than Stephen King!
I read this book years ago and while it’s not my typical genre, I’m more of a romance reader, I loved it and was captivated throughout the entire book.
Couldn’t put it down! Suspenseful! Love anything with a dog! Finished it and immediately started it again.
Loved it…especially good for dog lovers
Page turner
Anything Dean Koontz writes is worth reading. He can weave together a story like no other author can. I recommend anything that this man writes.
First book I have ever read by Dean Koontz. Loved the writing and the story. I have read almost all his books since.
One of Koontz’ earlier novels. It was original at the time before he repeated the same themes. If you love dogs, you’ll wish Einstein was real.