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The Good Guy

Dean Koontz
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The Good Guy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

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Dean Koontz

The Good Guy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Good Guy by Dean Koontz, a man named Tim meets an assassin in a bar, who mistakes him for the client. Given a picture of the intended target and a tight schedule, Tim decides to protect the woman and uncover the truth while evading dangerous threats.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

42,662 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dean Koontz's The Good Guy captivates with its fast-paced narrative and well-drawn characters. Reviews highlight the intense plot and thrilling twists. However, some readers find the story formulaic and dialogue unrealistic. Despite this, the book remains engaging for suspense enthusiasts, showcasing Koontz's talent for maintaining tension and intrigue.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Good Guy?

A reader who enjoys suspense-filled thrillers with a touch of the supernatural would be captivated by Dean Koontz's The Good Guy. Fans of Stephen King's Misery and Harlan Coben's No Second Chance would appreciate Koontz's fast-paced narrative and intricate plot twists that keep you on the edge of your seat.

4.2

42,662 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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