Oddkins : a fable for all ages / Dean R. Koontz ; illustrations by Phil Parks ; created by Christopher Zavisa

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Koontz's latest tale of a mysterious canine that devoted animal rights activist Amy Redwing brings into her home is a powerful thriller that should have the listener's pulse racing. Continue reading » Besides having an unusual moniker, 21-year-old Odd Thomas (whom readers first met in Koontz's 2003 novel of the same name) has some very unusual powers, chief among them his ability to see the Continue reading »

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Mr. Bodkins has passed away before he can give his life-giving powers to Colleen Shannon, the toy maker he had chosen to replace him. Yet before he dies, the old man takes Amos aside, appoints him leader of the Oddkins, and gives him a dire warning: Watch out for an evil toy maker -- and something much, much worse! The premise behind Koontz's new novel is the same that buoyed Michael Crichton's TimelineDthat there exist multitudes of alternate universes, each varying only slightly from the next. Whereas Continue reading »Take the not-so-subtle Christian themes of Narnia, mix it with a dash of Small Soldiers, season it with the overall aesthetic of a creepy 80s kids movie, have Phil Parks illustrate it, and you get Oddkins.

Oddkins: A Fable for All Ages by Dean R. Koontz

Mitch Rafferty is just an ordinary guy with a landscaping business until the day he gets the chilling call from kidnappers who have taken his wife, Holly. To prove that they are serious, the Continue reading » This excellent anthology series showcases the work of three talents in each volume, and this time contains material by a trio of highly regarded fantasy and horror writers. Edward Bryant, who is Continue reading »The Passengers (1977) – MGM – starring Jean-Louis Trintignant (French film adaptation of Koontz's novel Shattered) Leering, laughing, and deadly, they are let loose into the world by a terrifying force. Frightening as it may be, the Oddkins must go on a journey to find Colleen Shannon, Mr. Bodkins's chosen successor as a life-giving toymaker and the only person who can save them. The stormy night is perilous and the Oddkins face a danger that threatens not only their magic...but the magic in us all. Mugge, R & Bakker, C A (Eds.) PLATE: Product Lifetimes and the Environment 2017 - Conference Proceedings (Research in Design Series, Volume 9). O'Brien, Erin, Coneybeer, Justine, Chapple, Ellie, Ahmed, Shakoor, Bora, Adriana, McCredie, Bronwyn, et al. Set in Rainbow Falls, Mont., Koontz's goofy, grisly fourth riff on the Frankenstein theme (after Dead and Alive) finds Victor—previously presumed dead but apparently as easily resurrected as Continue reading »

Oddkins – Dean Koontz

Chemex coffee is a popular pour-over brewing method that uses a slightly coarser coffee grind to ensure complete extraction through Chem... Dark Of The Woods Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt though be in the field. Thou shalt be blessed above all... I remember my father reading this to me as a child. I could hardly wait for the next night to hurry and come to hear the upcoming chapter. It made me laugh, cry and be afraid of the dolls under my bed... Project summary report: Agri-intelligence in Cotton Production Systems (Stage 1: 2017-2018) [Milestone 2.3 report for CRDC Project QUT1701]. Unfamiliar noises are heard and strange lights are seen. Peculiar fungi appear in the restroom of a local tavern, and a frightening fungus grows upon trees, lawns, houses, and people alike. From time to time, huge objects drift above the terrified populace, and people feel as if they are known, completely, by whatever or whoever occupies these aerial craft – if the silent, drifting objects are crafts of some kind.

2013

Our blessings be with you as you follow in the paths of your brothers and sisters. We have faith in mankind and we have faith in you. But, however, should you falter from the paths of righteousness, we have many willing hands eager to show you the error of your ways.... Making Sense of Downstream Labour Risk in Global Value Chains:The Case of the Australian Cotton Industry. Australian fashion industry careers: opportunities and challenges for emerging fashion graduates. In Carroll, Jerry (February 23, 1998). "Dean Koontz Fears Nothing". San Francisco Chronicle. p.E-1 . Retrieved 2012-06-10.

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Frankenstein (2004) – USA Network – starring Adam Goldberg, Parker Posey, Michael Madsen, Vincent Perez, and Thomas Kretschmann (Koontz pulled out of the project midway through production because he did not like the direction the film was headed. He ended up writing his own books with the storyline he had originally created. The project continued without him.) [29] Koontz ( The Bad Place ) leads us a nice chase for about two-thirds of his latest thriller, after which he sinks into soap opera. Responding to an inexplicable compulsion, ex-schoolteacher Jim Continue reading » I am not sure what the target age group is supposed to be for this book. The title indicates "a fable for all ages", but the story is written in a way that would really only appeal to kids in grade school. Tischler, Nancy M. (2009). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Fiction: From C.S. Lewis to Left Behind. ABC-CLIO. p.187. ISBN 9780313345685. Munster, B. (1998). Discovering Dean Koontz: Essays on America's Bestselling Writer of Suspense and Horror Fiction. Borgo Press. p.10. ISBN 9781557421456 . Retrieved 2014-10-27.

2016

An interview with Dean Koontz, whose Bliss to You: Trixie’s Guide to a Happy Life by Trixie Koontz, Dog, as told to Dean Koontz, will be published by Hyperion. That’s why we are here, to roast coffees that put a smile on your face, bring people together and make cool things happen. While the story is endearing and I think anyone will enjoy it, to an extent it did get a little preachy. I have not read any of Dean Koontz’s other works, so perhaps this is common in his writing, but for me the very definitive discussion of a “Lord Creator” in a children’s book was a tad off-putting. In addition, parts of it felt a little silly or made me wonder why there wasn’t an easier resolution. I won’t look into it too much though, since this fable is geared towards a younger audience.