Lost Souls
#1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz brings his
fertile imagination and unparalleled storytelling abilities to one of
the most timeless — and terrifying — creations in all of fiction: the
legend of Frankenstein. In Lost Souls, Koontz puts a singular
twist on this classic tale of ambition and science gone wrong and
forges a new legend uniquely suited to our times — a story of revenge,
redemption, and the razor-thin line that separates humanity from
inhumanity as we consider a new invitation to apocalypse.
The
work of creation has begun again. Only now things will be different.
Victor Leben, once Frankenstein, has not only seen the future — he’s
ready to populate it. Using stem cells, “organic” silicon circuitry,
and nanotechnology, he will engender a race of superhumans — the perfect
melding of flesh and machine. With a powerful, enigmatic backer eager
to see his dream come to fruition and a secret location where the
enemies of progress can’t find him, Victor is certain that this time,
nothing and no one can stop him.
It is up to five people to prove him wrong. In their hands rests nothing less than the survival of humanity itself.
They
are drawn together in different ways, by omens sinister and wondrous,
to the same shattering conclusion: Two years after they saw him die,
the man they knew as Victor Helios lives on. Detectives Carson O’Connor
and Michael Maddison; Victor’s engineered wife, Erika 5, and her
companion Jocko; and the original Victor’s first creation, the
tormented Deucalion, have all arrived at a small Montana town where
their old alliance will be renewed — and tested — by forces from within and
without, and where the dangers they face will eclipse any they have yet
encountered. Yet in the midst of their peril, love will blossom, and
joy, and they will discover sources of strength and perseverance they
could not have imagined.
They will need all these resources,
and more. For a monumental battle is about to commence that will
require all their ingenuity and courage, as it defines what we are to
be... and if we are to be at all.
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Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz is a master of suspense, blending chilling thrills with profound emotional depth in a way that has made him one of the most recognized names in contemporary fiction. With over 100 novels published and millions of copies sold worldwide, his work spans across genres, from psychological thrillers to supernatural mysteries, consistently captivating readers with intricate plots and unforgettable characters.
Born in 1945 in Everett, Pennsylvania, Koontz’s early life was marked by a love for storytelling and a fascination with the darker sides of human nature. His writing career began in the 1960s, but it wasn’t until the late 1970s and early 1980s that he truly began to find his voice, capturing the essence of fear and wonder with books like Whispers and Phantoms. These works cemented his place as a writer who could combine edge-of-your-seat tension with deep psychological insight.
Dean Koontz's Frankenstein
Dean Koontz's Frankenstein consists of five books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
