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An Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, USA Today bestseller, Number one New York Time bestseller
"A gripping and downright frightening book... genuinely captivating. Koontz remains a masterful storyteller in multiple genres, and this is one of his best."-- Booklist (starred review)
"Koontz proves once again to be a master storyteller, well-versed in his craft, honing his already sharp skills. [The Other Emily] is not only a stunning thriller but a trip into the dark side of current scientific exploration."-- Authorlink
The Other Emily (2021) is a psychological thriller novel by American novelist and the master of suspense Dean Koontz. Koontz takes us to the gripping and twisting journey of a writer who makes some terrifying promises and tries to embark on the journey of impossible second chances when he loses the love of his life.
A decade ago, Emily Carlino died after her car broke down on a California highway. She was taken to be one of the serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup's victims whose remains were never found. Writer David Thorne still hasn't recovered from losing the love of his life, or from the guilt of not being there to save her. Since then, he is seeking closure any way he can. He even visits Jessup in prison regularly, desperate for answers about Emily's final hours so he may finally lay her body to rest. Then David meets Maddison Sutton, beguiling, playful, and keenly aware of all David has lost. He loves everything about her but the thing that takes his breath away is her kisses, it is just like Emily. As fantastic things turn into convincing, credibility turns into obsession, Maddison's mysterious past deepens--and terror escalates.
Is she Emily? Or an irresistible dead ringer? Either way, the ultimate question is the same: What game is she playing? Whatever the risk in finding out, David's willing to take it for this precious second chance. It's been ten years since he has felt inspired, hopeful, much in love again... and he is afraid too.
About the Author
Dean Ray Koontz (born July 9, 1945, Everett, Pennsylvania) is an American poet, screenwriter, novelist, and short-story writer. His novels are billed as a suspense thriller, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Many of his books have appeared on The New York Times Best Seller List, with fourteen hardcover and sixteen paperbacks reaching the number-one position.
Koontz has been writing for over 50 years under his pen names such as Aaron Wolfe, Brian Coffey, David Axton, Deanna Dwyer, Richard Paige, and a few more. He has published over 105 novels and a number of novellas, and a collection of short stories including Watcher, Odd Thomas, Life Expectancy, Strangers, The Silent Corner, Ticktock, Devoted, Lightning, The Darkest Evening of the Year, Phantoms, The Taking, etc. He has sold over 450 million copies in thirty-eight languages of his work.
The Times (of London) has called him a 'literary juggler'. He lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirits of their goldens Trixie and Anna.
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Rating: 4.3/5
Author: Dean Koontz
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (First edition)
Publishing Date: March 23, 2021
Edition Language: English
Genre: Serial Killer, Science Fiction, Thrillers, Psychological Thrillers
ISBN-10: 1542019958
ISBN-13: 978-1542019958
Pages: 362 (Hardcover)
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