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Phantoms

Dean Koontz
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Phantoms

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Dean Koontz

Phantoms

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 1980s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Phantoms by Dean Koontz, two sisters, Jenny and Lisa, return to their hometown and find it disturbingly abandoned except for mysterious remnants. As they unravel the cause, they encounter a terror that transcends human comprehension, testing their courage and resilience. The novel masterfully blends suspense and horror.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

85,398 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dean Koontz's Phantoms is lauded for its gripping narrative and chilling atmosphere, effectively blending horror with science fiction. Reviewers appreciate the suspenseful plot and well-developed characters. However, some critics note the resolution feels rushed and certain plot elements are implausible. Overall, it remains a compelling and eerie read for genre enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Phantoms?

Readers who enjoy Phantoms by Dean Koontz typically appreciate intense and suspenseful horror novels with supernatural elements. They are likely fans of Stephen King's It or Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park, drawn to gripping narratives, well-developed characters, and a blend of science fiction and horror.

4.2

85,398 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 1980s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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