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The House of Thunder

Dean Koontz, Leigh Nichols
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The House of Thunder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

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Dean Koontz, Leigh Nichols

The House of Thunder

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

360

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 1980s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The House of Thunder by Dean Koontz, writing as Leigh Nichols, follows a woman who awakens in a hospital with amnesia. As she begins to recover her memory, she experiences terror when her past merges with present-day threats within the hospital. This psychological suspense novel weaves mystery and tension in a chilling narrative.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

29,001 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The House of Thunder by Dean Koontz (under the pseudonym Leigh Nichols) offers suspenseful storytelling with well-paced twists. Reviewers praise its tension and engaging plot. Some critics, however, find character development lacking and the ending predictable. Overall, it’s a gripping read for thriller enthusiasts but may not satisfy those seeking deeper character arcs.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The House of Thunder?

A reader who enjoys The House of Thunder by Dean Koontz (writing as Leigh Nichols) likely appreciates psychological thrillers with a mix of mystery and horror. Comparable to fans of Stephen King's Misery and Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects, they enjoy suspenseful narratives with intricate plot twists and deeply flawed characters.

4.0

29,001 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

360

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 1980s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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