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Prodigal Son - Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, Bk 1
Author: Kevin J. Anderson, Dean Koontz

From the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time. If you think you know the story, you know only half the truth. Get ready for the mystery, the myth, the terror, and the magic of ... — DEAN KOONTZ'S FRANKENSTEIN PRODIGAL SON — Every City has secrets. But none as terrible as thi... more »

ISBN-13: 9780553587883
ISBN-10: 0553587889
Publication Date: 1/2005
Pages: 469
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Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Currently 4/5 Stars.

Melissa B. (Phantene) reviewed Prodigal Son (Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, Bk 1) on 9/24/2007 + 72 more book reviews

6 member(s) found this review helpful.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I first picked up this book. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. An interesting story and well formed characters kept my interest throughout. Upon finishing this book, I immediately started book 2.

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Suzi R. reviewed Prodigal Son (Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, Bk 1) on 1/30/2007

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slightly different Koontz (not surprising, since he has a co-author!), but I enjoyed it very much--very engaging; I also read Book Two

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James H. (Wolfbane) reviewed Prodigal Son (Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, Bk 1) on 10/26/2006 + 62 more book reviews

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Excellent reworking and moderization of the classic Frankenstein!

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Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed Prodigal Son (Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, Bk 1) on 11/7/2012 + 341 more book reviews

I've had this book and its sequels on my shelf for several years. Finally decided to read this first installment on Halloween. I wasn't sure what to expect given Koontz' past history of having some really great novels (i.e. Watchers, Intensity) and not so greats (The Taking, Seize the Night). Well, I was pleasantly surprised with "Prodigal Son." It was a great update of the original Frankenstein story with Victor Frankenstein and his monster both surviving for the past 200 years. Frankenstein, who changed his name to Helios, has managed to extend his life and is creating a super race of beings to take over mankind. While the monster has turned more human over the past 200 years and wants to put an end to Frankenstein and his mad plan. The book is a nice blend of science fiction, crime novel, and horror. I would recommend it. Now to get on with Book 2 - City of Night.