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Strangers
Strangers
Author: Dean Koontz
A handful of people from different backgrounds, living in different towns and cities across America, they had nothing in common--except fear. — What dark secret bound them together? — Deep in the heart of a sprawling desert, a dark memory called out to them, drawing them to the Tranquility Motel--where the terrifying truth was waiting... — "Thi...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780425233597
ISBN-10: 0425233596
Publication Date: 11/24/2009
Pages: 592
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 49 ratings
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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dabookworm avatar reviewed Strangers on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Without a doubt, this is Dean Koontz's best novel. Characters are memorable, plot is great, and the book is just un-put-downable!

Several people, seemingly unknown to each other, suffer unusual and terrifying symptoms. They are somehow drawn together and discover the truth behind what they endured.
reviewed Strangers on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book was truly gripping - I absolutely loved it. I was so involved in the book that when it ended I was disappointed - not because it ended poorly (it ended in a manner that I enjoyed) but because the story was just so good I didn't want it to end.
spiralcity avatar reviewed Strangers on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Strangers

Strangers is a story about friendship, inner strength and survival. Dean Koontz weaves a complex tale filled with many colorful characters.

(There are nine main characters and two sub-characters to keep track of in this lengthy novel).

A roadside motel and its neighboring diner are the main backdrop for the story, but Mr. Koontz manages to take us coast to coast as the plot unfolds. Somehow, a group of complete strangers seems connected though none can remember ever having met. The roadside motel is the common factor each of the characters share.

The book moves at a very good pace. The 698-page length seemed like 300 pages. I could not put the book down. I read the Berkley paper back, which contains a nice afterward from the author, the afterward proved insightful and humorous as does most of Mr. Koontz comments.

I highly recommend this novel.
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ada04 avatar reviewed Strangers on + 68 more book reviews
I really liked this book. It keeps you guessing, & you'll come to care about the characters.
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Several strangers brought together by an inexplicable secret. Fun and creepy--typical Koontz.
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Thrilling, Dean Koontz style!


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