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Dean Koontz

Dean Koontz is an American writer and screenwriter, born on 9 July 1945 in Everett. Best-known works include Demon Seed, Watchers, Intensity and Phantoms. Honours include World Horror Convention Grand Master Award.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 2 books by Dean Koontz, mostly horror and mystery thriller, published by Thomas & Mercer, first published between 2024 and 2025. Our highest-rated is Going Home in the Dark (4.0/5).

Born 9 July 1945, EverettFrom United States
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Books reviewed2
Our average4.0★from 2 rated
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Going Home in the Dark cover
Going Home in the Dark2025 · ★ 4.0
GenresHorror 2Mystery Thriller 2Crime 1PublishersThomas & Mercer

Awards & honours

1 recorded
World Horror Convention Grand Master Award1996

Literary prizes

World Horror Convention Grand Master Award 1996

Books

2 books
Going Home in the Dark cover
Going Home in the Dark2025 · ★ 4.0
The Forest of Lost Souls cover
The Forest of Lost Souls2024 · ★ 4.0

Frequently asked questions

Which Dean Koontz book should I start with?

Our pick is Going Home in the Dark, which we rated 4.0 out of 5.

How many Dean Koontz books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 2 books by Dean Koontz: Going Home in the Dark, The Forest of Lost Souls.

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