Shadowfires

Author: Dean Koontz

Year: 1987

Abstract:
Eric Leben is a genius in the field of genetics and recombinant DNA and for the past few years has been funding and conducting research into human longevity. When he dies shortly after divorce discussions with his wife, Rachael, and his body disappears from the morgue the chase begins to find out what he had found out in his research and whether or not someone stole his body, or worse, that he simply got up and walked away.

Advanced Mind
Exploration/Quest
Military/Fighting
Horror
Magic
Advanced Technology
Time Travel/Alternate History
Science
Aliens/Beasties
Contemporality

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tyranist's Review
Ever since I first read a book by Dean Koontz, I have recognized the remarkably thin line in his writing between science fiction and horror. In the spirit of giving all things a chance and because the fundamental premise of the book is science fiction in nature, I decided to discuss it here. And will likely review other Dean Koontz books in the future.
The idea that is at the core of this story is a fascinating one that paints an interesting future for the world if it ever comes to pass. Koontz has done a fine job of imagining all of the repercussions and who they would affect. As is normal with him, the majority of the story is a frightening pursuit by one or more entities of our hero(es) so if you don't enjoy that sort of thing, don't read his books. Any of them.
The characters were interesting but slightly larger than life and the setting was California and Nevada (another Koontz trademark), but really, I felt very involved with the story and enjoyed the ride.
There isn't anything unusual here for Koontz fans, but the rest of you may want to check this or another of his books out at some point. There are differences and some of them are better than others, but they contain largely the same story. This particular example is about middle of the pack.

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