While Koontz remains a master at creating atmosphere within the pages of his books, the awkward vocabulary of this book was, frankly, quite disjointing at times. His words aren’t incorrect, but are uncommon, which often takes you out of the moment to think about their meanings. And the conclusion, while fitting in context with the story, still seems a bit abrupt, and somewhat forced, leaving a bit of a let down after such a tense build-up.  

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Koontz, once known solely for writing horror, has also begun to shift to other arenas. This story certainly has its share of suspense, but it builds to a head throughout the book, picking up the pace with each new revelation. Koontz has crafted a very inventive, fleshed-out tale where even the tone of the book matches the characters in an uncommonly apt way, bringing these fictitious people a rich depth of personality and life. Surprisingly enjoyable.

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