The City

· Harper Collins
4.4
33 reviews
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592
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No.1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz is at the peak of his storytelling powers with this major new novel – a rich, multi-layered story that moves back and forth across decades and generations as a gifted musician relates the ‘terrible and wonderful’ events that began in his city in 1967, when he was ten.

THIS IS THE STORY OF A BOY AND A CITY...

Jonah Kirk’s childhood has been punctuated by extraordinary moments – like the time a generous stranger helped him realize his dream of learning the piano. Nothing is more important to him than his family and friends, and the electrifying power of music.

But now Jonah has a terrifying secret. And it sets him on a collision course with a group of dangerous people who will change his life forever.

For one bright morning, a single earth-shattering event will show Jonah that in his city, good is entwined with malice, and sometimes the dark side of humanity triumphs. But it will also teach him that courage and honour are found in the most unexpected places, and the way forward lies buried deep inside the heart.

If he can just survive to find it...

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4.4
33 reviews
Steve Holliday
February 26, 2015
I love Koontz who is normally fast paced with lots of turns and surprises. This is the opposite. Prior to this I read Innocence which was a move a way from his normal stuff, but at least kept you intrigued to discover the answer about what the character actually was. This book holds no such intrigue.
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Vivienne Koekemoer
November 1, 2015
Exiting full of mystery, however the painting of the caricters are what keeps you reading. Deep and full of life's leason to be cherished. Awesome read.
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Mel Butler
October 26, 2017
Good story line, but felt the character introductions were a bit long.
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About the author

Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, a figure that increases by more than 17 million copies per year, and his work is published in 38 languages.

He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and lives with his wife Gerda and their dog Anna in southern California.

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