The Funhouse: A Thriller by Dean Koontz (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Funhouse by Dean Koontz Once there was a girl who ran away and joined a traveling carnival. She married a man she hated and begat a child she could never love. Now Ellen has a new life, a new husband and two normal children. Memory is drowned in alcohol and prayers--neither of which will save her kids when the carnival comes back to town. A premiere release by the bestselling author of Dragon Tears. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Evil comes in frightening and familiar forms in this terrifying novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.Once there was a girl who ran away and joined a traveling carnival. She married a man she grew to hate-and gave birth to a child she could never love. A child so monstrous that she killed it with her own hands...Twenty-five years later, Ellen Harper has a new life, a new husband, and two normal children-Joey loves monster movies and Amy is about to graduate from high school. But their mother drowns her secret guilt in alcohol and prayer. The time has come for Amy and Joey to pay for her sins, because the carnival is coming back to town...Evil comes in frightening and familiar forms in this terrifying novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.Once there was a girl who ran away and joined a traveling carnival. She married a man she grew to hate-and gave birth to a child she could never love. A child so monstrous that she killed it with her own hands...Twenty-five years later, Ellen Harper has a new life, a new husband, and two normal children-Joey loves monster movies and Amy is about to graduate from high school. But their mother drowns her secret guilt in alcohol and prayer. The time has come for Amy and Joey to pay for her sins, because the carnival is coming back to town... Author Biography Dean Koontz,the author of many #1New York Timesbestsellers, lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirit of their goldens, Trixie and Anna. Review Praise for Dean Koontz"Dean Koontz is a prose stylist whose lyricism heightens malevolence and tension. [He creates] characters of unusual richness and depth."—The Seattle Times"Tumbling, hallucinogenic prose....Serious writers...might do well to examine his technique."—The New York Times Book Review"Lyrical writing and compelling characters...Koontz stands alone."—Associated Press"In every industry there exist artists that are not only unforgettable, but know their craft better than the rest. Dean Koontz...is among these artisans."—Suspense Magazine"[Koontz] has always had near-Dickensian powers of description, and an ability to yank us from one page to the next that few novelists can match."—Los Angeles Times"Perhaps more than any other author, Koontz writes fiction perfectly suited to the mood of America...novels that acknowledge the reality and tenacity of evil but also the power of good...[and that] entertain vastly as they uplift."—Publishers Weekly Review Quote Praise for Dean Koontz "Dean Koontz is a prose stylist whose lyricism heightens malevolence and tension. [He creates] characters of unusual richness and depth."-- The Seattle Times "Tumbling, hallucinogenic prose....Serious writers...might do well to examine his technique."-- The New York Times Book Review "Lyrical writing and compelling characters...Koontz stands alone."--Associated Press "In every industry there exist artists that are not only unforgettable, but know their craft better than the rest. Dean Koontz...is among these artisans."-- Suspense Magazine "[Koontz] has always had near-Dickensian powers of description, and an ability to yank us from one page to the next that few novelists can match."-- Los Angeles Times "Perhaps more than any other author, Koontz writes fiction perfectly suited to the mood of America...novels that acknowledge the reality and tenacity of evil but also the power of good...[and that] entertain vastly as they uplift."-- Publishers Weekly Details ISBN0425250644 Short Title FUNHOUSE Pages 336 Language English ISBN-10 0425250644 ISBN-13 9780425250648 Media Book DEWEY FIC Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-03-05 Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. Subtitle A Thriller Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2013-03-05 UK Release Date 2013-03-05 Audience Age 18 Author Dean Koontz Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Format Paperback Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-03-04 AU Release Date 2013-03-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141697614;

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