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#1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz delivers a mesmerizing new thriller that explores the razor-thin line between the best and worst of human nature--and the anarchy simmering just beneath society's surface--as a likable, successful family man is drawn into a confrontation with a foe of unimaginable malice....
Bestselling novelist Cullen "Cubby" Greenwich is a lucky man and he knows it. He makes a handsome living doing what he enjoys. His wife, Penny, a children's book author and illustrator, is the love of his life. Together they have a brilliant six-year-old, Milo, affectionately dubbed "Spooky", and a non-collie named Lassie, who is all but part of the family.
So Cubby knows he shouldn't let one bad review of his otherwise triumphant new book get to him--even if it does appear in the nation's premier newspaper and is penned by the much-feared, seldom-seen critic Sherman Waxx. Cubby knows that the best thing to do is ignore the gratuitously vicious, insulting, and inaccurate comments. Penny knows it; even little Milo knows it. If Lassie could talk, she'd tell Cubby to ignore them, too.
Ignore Sherman Waxx and his poison pen is just what Cubby intends to do. Until he happens to learn where the great man is taking his lunch. Cubby just wants to get a good look at the mysterious recluse whose mere opinion can make or break a career--or a life.
But Sherman Waxx isn't what Cubby expects, and neither is the escalating terror that follows what seemed to be an innocent encounter. For Waxx gives criticism; he doesn't take it. He has ways of dealing with those who cross him that Cubby is only beginning to fathom. Soon Cubby finds himself in a desperate struggle with a relentless sociopath, facing an inexorable assault on far more than his life.
Fearless, funny, utterly compelling, Relentless is Dean Koontz at his riveting best, an unforgettable tale of the fragile bonds that hold together all that we most cherish--and of those who would tear those bonds asunder.
Bestselling novelist Cullen "Cubby" Greenwich is a lucky man and he knows it. He makes a handsome living doing what he enjoys. His wife, Penny, a children's book author and illustrator, is the love of his life. Together they have a brilliant six-year-old, Milo, affectionately dubbed "Spooky", and a non-collie named Lassie, who is all but part of the family.
So Cubby knows he shouldn't let one bad review of his otherwise triumphant new book get to him--even if it does appear in the nation's premier newspaper and is penned by the much-feared, seldom-seen critic Sherman Waxx. Cubby knows that the best thing to do is ignore the gratuitously vicious, insulting, and inaccurate comments. Penny knows it; even little Milo knows it. If Lassie could talk, she'd tell Cubby to ignore them, too.
Ignore Sherman Waxx and his poison pen is just what Cubby intends to do. Until he happens to learn where the great man is taking his lunch. Cubby just wants to get a good look at the mysterious recluse whose mere opinion can make or break a career--or a life.
But Sherman Waxx isn't what Cubby expects, and neither is the escalating terror that follows what seemed to be an innocent encounter. For Waxx gives criticism; he doesn't take it. He has ways of dealing with those who cross him that Cubby is only beginning to fathom. Soon Cubby finds himself in a desperate struggle with a relentless sociopath, facing an inexorable assault on far more than his life.
Fearless, funny, utterly compelling, Relentless is Dean Koontz at his riveting best, an unforgettable tale of the fragile bonds that hold together all that we most cherish--and of those who would tear those bonds asunder.
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Melissa B. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
I must admit that when I read the synopsis of this book I was not at all interested in the story. However, since I've quite enjoyed several of Dean Koontz's recent books, I decided to purchase this one. Am I glad I did!
I absolutely LOVED this book! The action and suspense had me wanting more and more, and I had trouble putting this one down at the end of the evening. I wanted to stay up all night to finish it. I felt a deep caring for the characters Cubby, his wife Penny, their son Milo, and one of my favorite dogs ever--Lassie. I laughed with them, felt wonder with them, and worried about them.
With this book, Dean Koontz created an interesting, unique, and engrossing story. I highly recommend 'Relentless'.
Rhonda W. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Come on Koontz, you can do better than this with one pen tied behind your back!! A lazy effort if I ever saw one. The plot is silly, the characters are not fleshed out at all. did you have to turn in 300 pages to fulfill a contract or what? Certainly not scarey but a quick read if you have a couple of hours to fill. Geez, koontz this isnt even worthy of you.
Jennifer W. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Dean Koontz is my favorite author, but I have to admit that it's been awhile since I've truly enjoyed one of his new releases. So I can also admit that I was a bit leery when I first picked up RELENTLESS, hoping that it would be good, worrying that it wouldn't be.
Thankfully, this was a one-sitting read, since once I started I couldn't stop. Is the plot outlandish? Of course it is, as only a Koontz book can be. But he's back with the universal theme of good vs. evil, with a dog named Lassie that you can't help but love, and a young boy named Milo who is beyond imagination.
The storyline is fairly simple: an accomplished author has gotten a scathing review by a well-known critic, and instead of letting the matter go as his wife suggests, he ends up on the receiving end of a psychopath.
What follows is a mad-cap (there really is no other word for it), fast-paced story where a family goes on the run, explosions ensue, guns are drawn, secret organizations are revealed, mystic themes of the universe are unveiled, and a teleporting dog and a boy who discovers a scientific impossibility are all-too believable.
RELENTLESS is obviously one of those "this could never happen in real life" type of books, but it's classic Koontz, and that's good enough for me.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Dean Koontz is absolutely one of my favorite authors. As always, this story grabs you at the beginning, and doesn't let go until the very end! Koontz's mastery of our language is excellent, and his use of synonyms is beyond what most writers dare. Relentless is the story of a writer (Cubby Greenwich) who is reviewed by "poison pen" critic, Shearman Waxx. Cubby intends to ignore the review until he happens to find out where Waxx will be having lunch. He just wants to get a look at the man. Waxx is not what Cubby expects, and neither is the terror that follows. This book is a must-read for Koontz fans especially, but also for any lover of the thriller!
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This book is a waste of time. I was immediately drawn into the story and stayed up late a couple of nights reading it only to be bitterly disappointed with the final quarter of the book. As other reviewers have mentioned, Koontz is definitely recycling character types and plotline. To me this book feels like it was ghost written on the style of Koontz.
There are so many things going on in this book that none of them are fully explored and the end is rushed and thrown together as if the author was in a hurry to finish and get on with his next book.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Ok, I hate to be the first spoiler but I thought this book was bleh. Not what I expected from Koontz. A 6 yr old genius son, a time traveling dog...c'mon. I plodded through it thinking it'd get better only to get to the rushed end & was completely disappointed. Definitely not a keeper & glad to pass it on to save someone else from paying full price.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Only one word to describe this book...riveting. Koontz, is one of the most profilic authors I've ever read. He has a way of drawing you into the story, keeping you on the edge of your seat, as well as having your adrenaline pumping so hard you can't help but keep turning the page to see what happens next. This book, though scary, was also hilarious. Cubby is such a lovable character, and Penny can certainly kick butt. My favorite, however, was "the little einstein," I liked how Milo was able to be a 6 year old when it was necessary, but still able to help his parents think rationally as they planned their next move on Waxx. I was very disappointed when it ended. I absolutely loved this book, and highly recommend it. All of Koontz's books are keepers for me, because I want to read them more than once, and Relentless was no different.
Cindy B. (
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Dean Koontz once again writes a great book. The suspense keeps you going and you don't want to put it down.
Diane P.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
An easy read (I read it straight through) the suspense grabbed me and I had to keep reading the next chapter to found out what happened.
Shearman Waxx, reclusive book critic and sinister boogeyman, reviews Cubby's recently released book and the review, to say the least, was not favorable. In fact, the critic seemed overly critical, actually ruthless in his review.
Cubby and family are soon plunged into a nightmare from which there is no escape. Relentlessly hounded, only thing left is to kill or be killed.
Good vs. evil, absolute evil characters that seems to have practically supernatural resources.
Only thing I didn’t like was that Koontz’s newest book reminded me of several of his earlier books, almost as if he re-used a few characters and plot lines. But still well worth reading.
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Tom H. (Wow. I've been reading Koontz for years and I've enjoyed the science fiction elements inherent to many of them. I have a very flexible imagination when it comes to horror, sci-fi, or thriller literature. However, this book was asking a bit much from my ability to suspend disbelief. The latin phrase, deus ex machina came to my mind as I read the ending. Over the years, this author has made me accept cloned killers,psychic rescuers,and time traveling Nazis. However, Relentless lacked the exposition required to convince me of the more improbable elements of this story.
Cubby Greenwich is a writer as is his wife, Penny. The humor in this book really keeps it going. Even their genius son, Milo cracks me up and their dog is a hoot. When a reclusive critic trashes Cubby's newest best seller, all hell breaks loose. Waxx turns out to be a total nutjob with major connections. Another author calls Cubby and details his crazy demented murderous dealings with Waxx. This sends the Greenwich family fleeing for their lives trying to understand what the hell is happening.
This psychological thriller is typical Koontz and very well-written, keep you on the edge of your seat suspenseful. Koontz keeps you guessing who and why until the last page.
I love this book, it was one I had a hard time putting down, It classic Dean Koonzts!!!!!!!
I have read all of Dean Koontz books to date. Relentless was just OK. His last few novels have been just been so so. Lately his stuff is just not typical Dean Koontz style (has he hired a Ghost writer?)
Michelle K. (I have been a Dean Koontz fan for a very long time but some of his more recent books I didn't "love" like I normally did. This book broke that streak! This book was edge of your seat, almost nonstop thriller! I highly recommend!
Love Dean Koontz! Great book! Only took me two days to read it. I loved the characters, especially Milo. I highly recommend this book.
Don't waste your money on this book! I'm so glad I got it from the library instead of spending money or even a credit on it. Dean Koontz has written some of the most exciting thrillers I have ever read. This one is so ridiculous and far-fetched, I almost did not read the whole thing through. In fact, halfway through the book, I even came onto the PBS website to read other reviews because I was wondering if anyone else was as disappointed as I was. The characters were unbelievable, the plot was ridiculous and he got so wordy at times, I was almost bored. I could not wait to get done with this one. This was sloppy for Dean Koontz, the master of all storytellers. I give it 3 stars at best.
Konnie K. (Bestselling novelist "Cubby" Greenwich lives a charmed life, doing what he loves, married and has a genius of a son and a wonderful dog. His new book gets mostly great reviews except a viciuos one from a prominent and reclusive critic, Shearman Waxx. He knows he should leave it alone...everyone knows...but, of course, he doesn't. Waxx turns out not only to have a sarcastic pen but a viciousness only posdsible in a psychopath. The chase is on.
Surprisingly, there are a lot of amusing repartee among the Greenwich family and lots of unbelievable evil coming from a critic (some artists would say...not so unbelievable.)
Ann D. This was okay, but could have been better. The good parts were very good, and the suspenseful parts were also Koontz as I know him, but there was too much conversation between the characters, way too much introspection, and some unneeded explanations of names.
The adults were too quirky, the kid was too smart - and too smart-a--ed - and too mature (I'd have believed the kid was 10, but not 6). And the humor seemed weird and forced, not funny.
Elizabeth R. (After receiving a scathing review from a highly regarded reviewer of literary fiction, Cubby cannot just "let it go" as advised by his wife Penny. Instead he brings his son Milo along to a restaurant where the elusive critic is known to lunch, and inadvertently draws Sherman Waxx's attention to his family.
Turns out Waxx is in cahoots with a bunch of nut jobs who have a history of torturing and murdering artists they do not like, along with their families. Cubby has no choice but to take Penny, Milo and their dog Lassie on the run.
It is hard to not enjoy any Dean Koontz story because no matter how outlandish the story he is always suspenseful. While this book was no exception, I did think the ending was pretty out there. However, Relentless is still an entertaining read that could be finished during a long day at the beach.
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