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Loading... Prodigal Son (2005)by Dean Koontz, Kevin J. Anderson
I’m not sure how I feel about this book. If I had to do it all over again, I don’t think I would purchase this book; however, despite the simplistic writing style, there were parts of the story that made me gasp. Although I probably won’t continue on with the rest of the series, I’m glad I gave Dean Koontz a chance. The book had its shocking and humorous moments. Don’t go into this story expecting complex characters because most of the cops behave EXACTLY as you might expect detectives in bad murder mysteries to act. There isn’t much to be said for the dialogue either. The one thing I did like about this book was the revival of the Frankenstein monster (as if he ever died). I adored the Frankenstein monster from Mary Shelley’s novel and I think Koontz did a great job bringing him back to life in this novel. If I do ever read more of this series it will simply be to find out what happens to the Frankenstein monster, also known as Deucalion. (  ) russell.alynn | Apr 16, 2013 |  One of my favorite Dean Koontz books. I know lots of people prefer his Odd Thomas books but I like the Frankenstein books better. Can't wait to finally be able to read book 3. Re-read and finished Aug. 11 2009 because book 3 can arrive here any day now. first read July 2005 4th (  ) Marlene-NL | Apr 12, 2013 | I think I'm done with "modern" Dean Koontz. His storytelling feels mechanical and uninspired, while character development is weak (not that it was ever intended to carry his books). This particular story lacked suspense or excitement, which left me wondering why I was reading it at all. It probably would be fine as a TV movie, as it would only occupy 85 minutes of one's life and ask no intellectual engagement of the viewer. (  ) CluckingBell | Apr 7, 2013 | I was interested in reading this book because it featured two of my literary interests in it; Frankenstein and a serial killer. While this book was entertaining, I just couldn’t enjoy this book at all. I kept comparing it to the original Frankenstein book and keep wishing this book referenced it more or had the same level of complexity. This book was simply a mad scientist creating his own race for his own gratification. Then you have the work obsessed detective and their partner who is in love with them; while the roles seem to be reversed in this book (the male detective stuck in the friends-zone). I kind of feel like this book is too much of a clique and possible just a generic mystery formula that has been overdone. There was nothing about this book that makes me want to continue reading the series. ( ) knowledgelost | Mar 29, 2013 | This was a cannot put it down kind of book. Koontz and Anderson really took the Frankenstein story into our century while still maintaining the old story. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading the second book in the series. ( ) marysneedle | Mar 27, 2013 | no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0553587889, Mass Market Paperback)From the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time. If you think you know the story, you know only half the truth. Get ready for the mystery, the myth, the terror, and the magic of…Dean Koontz's Prodigal Son Every city has secrets. But none as terrible as this. His name is Deucalion, a tattooed man of mysterious origin, a sleight-of-reality artist who’s traveled the centuries with a secret worse than death. He arrives as a serial killer stalks the streets, a killer who carefully selects his victims for the humanity that is missing in himself. Detective Carson O’Connor is cool, cynical, and every bit as tough as she looks. Her partner Michael Maddison would back her up all the way to Hell itself–and that just may be where this case ends up. For the no-nonsense O’Connor is suddenly talking about an ages-old conspiracy, a near immortal race of beings, and killers that are more—and less—than human. Soon it will be clear that as crazy as she sounds, the truth is even more ominous. For their quarry isn’t merely a homicidal maniac—but his deranged maker. (retrieved from Amazon Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:44:22 -0500) From the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time. If you think you know the story, you know only half the truth. Get ready for the mystery, the myth, the terror, and the magic of - Dean Koontz's prodigal son. Every city has secrets. But none as terrible as this. His name is Deucalion, a tattooed man of mysterious origin, a sleight-of-reality artist who's traveled the centuries with a secret worse than death. He arrives as a serial killer stalks the streets, a killer who carefully selects his victims for the humanity that is missing in himself. Detective Carson O'Connor is cool, cynical, and every bit as tough as she looks. Her partner Michael Maddison would back her up all the way to Hell itself-and that just may be where this case ends up. For the no-nonsense O'Connor is suddenly talking about an ages-old conspiracy, a near immortal race of beings, and killers that are more-and less-than human. Soon it will be clear that as crazy as she sounds, the truth is even more ominous. For their quarry isn't merely a homicidal maniac-but his deranged maker.… (more) |
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