I thoroughly enjoyed this book even though Mr Koontz is now writing very different to when he began. I like both the 'edge of the seat' scares and the philosophical thrillers in equal measure. This one is about a survivor from a plane crash who has discovered the truth about mankinds most pressing question. The story takes you through the crash, the emergence of the survivor and the tense chase that follows by people who want the survivor dead for their own reasons. A gripping story that shows both the lightness and the darkness of the human condition. ( )

Koontz and I have been slowly parting ways over the years, and for me this book details, in large part, why that is. I started to read him because I'm drawn to a good scare, and his earlier books provided that. I suppose they have the literary appeal of Saw (which I actually find awful, and completely non-appealing - no accounting for tastes, I guess - I'd much rather imagine the worst than see it.). But in the early days, Koontz was creative, both psychologically and in his unusual plots. He seems to have traded that for a sort of cheap Christian sentimentality. The Koontz of Night Chills is not the Koontz of Sole Survivor. That's undoubtedly a good thing for him personally. But it makes for a less than exciting literary ride. Stephen King seemed to have this trouble too, a few years ago, but eventually found his groove again - calmer, more optimistic, but no less exciting. I hope Koontz can do the same. ( )

I was in a bit of reading rut where I couldn't seem to get interested in any book I picked up, so I decided maybe a light read was what I needed. It's typical Koontz: Random Dude gets caught up in Serious Events, gets chased by Bad Guys, and learns of some Devious Plot which is actually a weird blend of spirtuality and questionable science. Koontz is like a chain restaurant: a decent menu of reliably tasty dishes, but not very adventurous and always the same. Just what I needed. ( )

This thrilling story keeps the reader engaged as Joe Carpenter realizes the depths of what he is getting involved with go beyond anything humanity has ever experienced. Readers will be kept on edge as Dean Koontz develops this story at an incredibly high-speed pace. New information is revealed at each turn as this story unfolds. Each of Joe’s decisions involves a high level of jeopardy not only for himself but also for those who he meets in this thriller. The premise of this story is captivating as it examines the moral implications of scientific experiments on human life and the corporate financial benefits that may occur. I found this book to be very compelling and at the same time contained startling insight into the human condition as it deals with death and power. ( )

One of my favorite Dean Koontz books. Fast reading and the ending was quite a surprise. ( )