Check out this review of "The Hitchkiker" by Dean Koontz

June 15, 2013

Turns out that the Odd Thomas books published in The Netherlands have significantly different titles. In fact according to this review of The Hitchhiker the three latest books are titled The Hitchhiker (Deeply Odd), The Hotel (Odd Interlude), and The Billionaire (Odd Apocalypse.) Here’s to wondering what Dean thinks of this.

Deeply Odd: A Morning with Dean Koontz

June 1, 2013

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Two more introductions to John D. MacDonald books on the way

May 31, 2013

I’ve previously mentioned that a new edition of Cape Fear by John D. MacDonald will be coming out on 14 January 2014 with a new introduction by Dean.
Well, it turns out that that’s not the only MacDonald title getting the Koontz treatment. Amazon.com is currently listing new editions of A Key to the Suite and Slam the Big Door, both due out on 11 February 2014, and both with new introductions by Dean.
So, at this point, that’s a minimum of three MacDonald titles coming out with Koontz intros. Considering the man published dozens of novels, and Dean’s a big fan, this could get interesting.
  

Sole Survivor on DVD

May 29, 2013

The TV mini-series of Sole Survivor is finally coming out on DVD. Similar to the DVD version of Intensity this is a DVD-R “on demand” release which means technically somewhat lesser quality but still an official release. (Some very old DVD players may not be able to play the disc.)
According to Amazon.com it is being released on June 4, while other sites list the release data as June 25. Also, Amazon.com does not show a cover image while the one on the right I found on megavideostore.com. I’ve pre-ordered my copy from Amazon and will be sure to post when it arrives.
 

A Big Little Life / Bliss To You CD

May 24, 2013

I recently found this new edition of the A Big Little Life audiobook on CD which comes with a one-hour abridged version of Bliss To You. Now, to figure out how to list this thing in the book…

The Face of Fear Premium Paperback cover image

May 19, 2013

Amazon.com now has the cover art for the forthcoming premium paperback edition of The Face of Fear to be released on 6 August 2013. According to the cover this edition will feature a “new afterword” by Dean.

Deeply Odd book trailer

May 17, 2013

Innocence cover art & synopsis

May 16, 2013

About the book:
He lives in solitude beneath the city, an exile from society, which will destroy him if he is ever seen.
She dwells in seclusion, a fugitive from enemies who will do her harm if she is ever found.
But the bond between them runs deeper than the tragedies that have scarred their lives. Something more than chance—and nothing less than destiny—has brought them together in a world whose hour of reckoning is fast approaching.
In Innocence, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz blends mystery, suspense, and acute insight into the human soul in a masterfully told tale that will resonate with readers forever.
More @ http://www.deankoontz.com/innocence/

Pre-signed copies of Deeply Odd available from Barnes & Noble

May 14, 2013

You can pre-order a pre-signed copy of Deeply Odd from Barnes & Noble starting today. No details as to the number of copies of this version have been made available. This is not technically a limited edition, just a flat-signed copy of the trade hardcover, probably with a “Signed Copy” sticker on the front as shown.

Voice of the Night Trade Paperback

May 9, 2013

Somehow I missed this one. On Tuesday a new trade paperback edition of Voice of the Night was released by Berkley. I’ll have details as to whether the Afterword is new as soon as my copy arrives in a few days.
Update 11 May 2013:
The Afterword in this edition is a reprint of the one originally published in the 2011 premium paperback edition. (And before that in an issue of Useless News.)

Cape Fear with an intro by Dean Koontz

May 3, 2013

Due to be released on 14 January 2014, this new edition of John D. MacDonald’s Cape Fear will contain a new introduction by Dean Koontz. It is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

An insane criminal threatens to destroy a family, and the police are powerless to protect them.
For fourteen years convicted rapist Max Cady nursed his hatred for Sam Bowden into an insane passion for revenge. He lived only for the day he would be free — free to track down and destroy the man who had put him behind bars.
Murder was merciful compared to what Cady had in mind — and what Cady had in mind was Bowden’s innocent and lovely teenaged daughter . . . .
“A powerful and frightening story.” — The New York Times

The title of Dean's next novel

April 26, 2013

According to Amazon.com the title of Dean’s next new novel will be  Innocence: A Novel and will be released on 14 January 2014. There is no cover art or description available yet but you can pre-order it now.

'Champagne Pam' to Play the Laurie Beechman, 5/10, 15 & 31

April 20, 2013

Among their creative accomplishments, Pamela and John won first place in Dean Koontz’s “Shoot the Good Guy” audio/video book trailer contest. The winning entry was selected by the critically-acclaimed novelist himself and Bantam Dell Publishing. Of Pamela’s voice, Koontz exclaimed, “Your voice is wonderful. So clear and emotional and unforced. Angels must sound like you.”

Read more about ‘Champagne Pam’ to Play the Laurie Beechman, 5/10, 15 & 31 by cabaret.broadwayworld.com

Nevermore motion comic on the way

April 20, 2013

According to this article from Comic Book Resources:

About Quality Transmedia
Quality Transmedia is multiplatform entertainment venture with projects in the film, television, and digital spaces. Founded in 2012 by Double Barrel Motion Labs CEO, Jeff Krelitz, QT focuses on branded entertainment it can incubate in the digital space and shift to broadcast and film.  Since its founding in 2012, QT is creating online series for networks like IGN with their comedy show, “Red Rocket.” QT is currently developing animated adaptations of Fall Out Boy’s rock opera, “Fall Out Toyworks” and Dean Koontz’s “Nevermore” and a motion picture adaptation of Image Comics’ new comic book series “Hoax Hunters.” As well, Krelitz is Co-Executive Producing a “Game of Thrones set in Oz” series with Warner Horizon entitled, “Red Brick Road.” Previous productions include work on other prominent properties including “Spartacus” with Starz, “Tron: Legacy” with Disney, and a “Doctor Who” motion comic for BBC America.
 

77 Shadow Street bargain hard cover

April 18, 2013

I was in my local Barnes & Noble last night and it looks like the 77 Shadow Street hard cover has hit the bargain book shelves for just $6.98.

Odd Apocalypse paperback trailer

April 13, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=SaN0Obt3RQ8

Countdown to Deeply Odd

March 29, 2013

Odd Apocalypse paperback scheduled

March 13, 2013

According to the latest Dean Koontz electronic newsletter the paperback edition of Odd Apocalypse is due to be released on April 30, 2013. I’m assuming it’ll be a $9.99 premium paperback but it’s not listed in Amazon.com yet but when it is I’ll be sure to point to it here.

The Funhouse premium paperback edition

March 6, 2013

The premium paperback edition (despite what Amazon.com says) of The Funhouse was released yesterday. It contains both the 1994 afterword and a new one for 2013.

Read chapter one of Deeply Odd now

February 26, 2013

DEEPLY ODD, Dean Koontz, Chapter 1 by Random House Publishing Group