The Dead Town (Dean Koontz’s Frankenstein, Book 5)

I loved the first three Dean Koontz Frankenstein books, and advise everyone to read them. I did not know he was doing a fourth and fifth so was thrilled when I saw them advertised and downloaded them both to my Kindle straight away.The fourth book I felt was pretty much just the precursor to this, the final book. I was so disappointed with the ending of the fifth book I sat in shock for about 5 minutes after finishing it. I have always felt Dean Koontz had trouble finishing books, as though he got fed up or just didn't know where to take his idea. But this was ridiculous. I won't say too much for fear of spoiling it for anyone but in my opinion it was like it had a hidden message from Koontz. The message was telling me that he was forced to finish this book to such an extent that he knew no matter how bad the ending they would publish it anyway, and that he believed it should have ended with book three, like me.If you have not read any of the series I would say read the first three books, definitely. But approach books four and five with low expectations, unless you are looking for a guide on how to destroy a fantastic trilogy.

Yet again most of the charterisation and dialogue are rich, fresh and entirely captivating. However, one cannot escape the feeling the plot is somewhat rushed and could have been longer in the ultimate dealing with the villain. That said, I was saddened to come to the end of the series.

I am an ardent fan of D.K. so I am a bit biased but I did enjoy this series of books. As I competed book 1, I could not wait to move on to Book 2.I liked all the characters although the final ending could have been a little less obvious. He could have killed off one of the heroes for example.The last Victor surely would have been much better prepared than he was, he seemed too easy to defeat in the end but anyway it was all fantasy so what the heck.

I enjoy the Frankenstein series by Dean Koontz and this volume is at least as good as the previous ones. It's not great literature, I know, but it's an entertaining read and I read for enjoyment, not to make literary criticism as some other reviewers seem to do. One problem I do have though, and not just with Dean Koontz books, is the tendency to have chapters that are two or three pages long. I've noticed it with several recent books, do the editors think that our attention spans are diminishing?? The chapters are so short and the storyline jumps about so quickly that it's difficult to get into the flow of the story. OK, moan over! I enjoy the series, as I say, and I'm waiting for January 2013 when, I believe, the next instalment is due to be published.

A novel of surpassing suspense and visceral terror as Deucalion finally hunts down Victor and his army of Communitarians in their quest to dispose of anything human.Deucalion is my hero and hopefully will find his way back even though this was supposedly the final chapter in the Frankenstein series. I loved Nummy's naivety and innocence and it is especially interesting to watch Mr Lyss's character progress from being a mean spirited, grizzled old codger to an honourable hero. I also enjoyed Carson and Michael's humour and compassion behind their tough macho exterior.I couldn't put this book down and found it spine chilling and nail biting right to the final chapter.Dean Koontz has a way of building scenarios that makes them so believable and you find yourself pitying the bad guy as well as hating him.I thoroughly recommend this novel to fans and newbies alike.

Good result !!!

I found the final confrontation between Deucalion and Victor a tiny tad disappointing, below what one could decently have expected considering the build-up over the previous four installments of the series. However, all the rest was once again very well crafted and some scenes (mostly those involving Jocko) downright hilarious. A well-deserved 4/5.

I can't really review this yet as I haven't read it, but I'm sure it will be as excellent as the rest in the series, and as good as all Dean Koontz books are.

Love the way he brought the Frankenstein story into the modern world.

I really enjoyed the Frankenstein series. Recommended if you like Koontz works.

Dean never disappoints , this is a most satisfactory conclusion to a wonderful story. deucalion is the bad guy who has had centuries to become the good guy. michael and Cason are as funny and clever as ever. what a marvelous imagination Dean Koontz has. thank you Dean.

This the last in a series of 5 books by Dean Koontz great book but obviously much better if you have read the preceding books in The Frankstein series.

I always get something out of reading his books. Every adventure has a ring of truth and brilliantly constructed human element.

Like it but not as good as Lost Souls.

Absolutely thrilling could not put this book down. Recommend it to all Koontz fans and other readers.

it was a good read kept me on the edge of my seat at times.

good

As described.

Book was as amazing as anticipated!!!!!! Didn't want it to end. I am a huge fan and have never been disappointed.

Book came in great condition!

I found this book to be a little weaker than some of the previous books in this series, but it proved to have a fitting ending.

Dean Koontz has yet to write a bad book. He doesn't even fall as low as OK, or So-So. This, like all of the Frankenstein books, is a very worthy read. The book tackles technology, the worth of the soul, the human experience, and as usual, koontz has scattered his verbal jewels throughout. One of the best things about reading any Koontz novel is running across a perfect, verbal jewel--a luminous piece of prose, carefully polished and achingly beautiful. Koontz has, once again, woven a the threads of multiple lives and the stories behind them into a beautifully crafted book, one I read in one sitting the day it arrived--then went back and read again, after re-reading all the ones that came before it in the series.For those who know Koontz and love him, this book will meet and likely exceed your expectations. For those just becoming acquainted--you have a LOT of shopping and reading to do LOL. Koontz is one of the finest word smiths we have in literature in general at the present time, and all of his books are keepers.

Let me begin by saying, the first three books were amazing. I loved them. I could see a Hollywood blockbuster being created from them. I really love Koontz' writing, however it seems like he was either lazy or lacked imagination on the last two books, opting for a quick sale based on previous successes (does this remind you of most lackluster movie sequels?)The fourth book could be summed up as, "So Victor is alive?" and not much else. Lots of padding, I had hope for the fifth.Not so. As one reviewer commented, there are new characters/plots being presented well past the halfway point in this book that add absolutely nothing to the story.For some examples:**SPOILERS FOLLOW**1) You are introduced to "Rusty", who gets a sense of dread while walking down the street, runs into the bad guys, and wants to save his girl. He does so, and never meets or intertwines with the "main" characters at all. This happens after the halfway point of the book. What is the point of this? It adds nothing to the story. It is a side-story, nothing more than filler.2) The Radio Station is the means to "get the word out", much time is spend building this up. You get to know the characters, Deucalion is ready to help them hold the station personally, it is so vital. They gather weapons for a big show-down so that they can protect this very important piece to the plot. "Getting the word out" amounts to absolutely nothing. Nobody comes to their rescue. You are not told of anyone listening to the broadcast apart from those characters which already know what's going on. There is no "final last stand", as the story is over before anything major happens.3) Victor's demise is Deucalion's mysterious lightning-flashes which simply... burn him up? Very lackluster. For a book that spends so much time on the physical/real/scientific (nanotechnology, satellite uplinks, etc), it instead opts for some never-explained solution to his demise.**SPOILERS OVER**In short, I loved the first three books so much that the last two were terrible letdowns. I expected more.