Mr. Murder

Mr. Murder by Dean Koontz

8oz

Total 4lbs 7 oz






I haven't read many Dean Koontz books. This one was recommended to me... well sort of. I was told that it was the best book Dean Koontz has ever written, but that still ain't saying much.

I do agree that this book was loads better than Odd Thomas, but it certainly didn't keep me gripped to the edge of my seat, and the end was pretty laughable. The book tells the story of Marty Stillwater. Marty is an author living a quiet suburban life, when all of a sudden he starts having bizarre fugues. Turns out there is a look alike, or Other, who is interrupting Marty's brainwaves. The Other looks just like Marty, but has no recollection of his past. All he knows is that he wants Marty's future, Marty's wife and Marty's kids. The Other goes after Marty and tries to steal his family. Meanwhile, there's this thing called a Network who are going after the Other. It's all supposed to be very complicated, but instead it's all just ridiculous.

I have no idea how Koontz got so many of his books published. He is a poor man's Stephen King. I have not once cared one shit about any of Koontz's characters. They are self indulgent and whiny.

Thankfully, I'm now moving on to something else. I could only take this guy for so long.