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Darkness Under the Sun

By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: Steven Weber
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There once was a killer who knew the night, its secrets and rhythms. How to hide within its shadows. When to hunt. He roamed from town to town, city to city, choosing his prey for their beauty and innocence. His cruelties were infinite, his humanity long since forfeit. But still... he had not yet discovered how to make his special mark among monsters, how to come fully alive as Death. This is the story of how he learned those things, and of what we might do to ensure that he does not visit us.

©2010 Dean Koontz (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Horror Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary
Compelling Narrative • Creepy Atmosphere • Horror With Heart • Bittersweet Storyline • Voice Acting Skills
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The story was too short. I had begun to get caught up in the main character, but was side stepped by removal of the "monter".Really twerked my curiosity!

Darkness Under the Sun leaves you in the dark.....

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Well read and nice to listen to if nothing else.
I figured out veeeeeeeery early this was a vamp story so I was disappointed with this one. I expected more from Koontz.

Typical Vampire Story No mystery to it

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Dean Koontz is a great suspense writer. This is a short story that I have listened to several times.

Good short story

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Once thing that Koontz always does, despite showing horrific scenes, is making sure there is hope and love in everything he writes.

Dean Koontz short

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Stunning narator.
He portrayed the innocence of the one character, with true knowledge as to how a child of that age woukd react and fear most.

Masterful in its knowledgibility.

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I rate Darkness Under the Sun 5 of 5 stars. A short story but every bit a Koontz story. I can summarize this book in one word: CREEPY. Highly recommended for a quick read.

Short but Creepy!

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Know that this is a precursor to the next installment makes you hungry for more.

Fast paced. Very enjoyable

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Good to get a prequel to what the night knows. I read it years ago and this brought things full circle.

Dean Koontz must read

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Is there anything you would change about this book?

I'd say make it a bit longer, but really, what's the point? It's a short story that doesn't seem to say much (while saying a lot), and wouldn't be any better in novel form.

Would you be willing to try another book from Dean Koontz? Why or why not?

Not likely. Some of his earlier stuff I liked, nowadays it's like he gets an idea in his head, writes it and has no idea where to take it so just trails off and leaves us with a slapped-together finale.

Which character – as performed by Steven Weber – was your favorite?

None really.

Do you think Darkness Under the Sun needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I don't. Everything was wrapped up here, and though you could perhaps extend the tale, there's no real use. There's no real mystery or suspense here to draw on. It's literally a fairly dry telling of a series of events.

Any additional comments?

I wish I could go back to the old Koontz where things were a bit odd but "clicked" in the end. Now it's just weird for the sake of being weird, with no real "world" or story behind it. I'll pop back in in another year or so to see if things have improved with him.

Typical Koontz of late

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Would you try another book from Dean Koontz and/or Steven Weber?

NOT one of his best works by a long shot! From the Corner of His Eye, Watchers, and False Memories were used to compare this one. Disappointing would be a good way to describe this book.

Would you recommend Darkness Under the Sun to your friends? Why or why not?

No, it is just too bland.

Was Darkness Under the Sun worth the listening time?

No for me!

Mediocre

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