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The Key to Midnight

Dean Koontz
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The Key to Midnight

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

Book Brief

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Dean Koontz

The Key to Midnight

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

419

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kyoto, Japan • 1970s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Key to Midnight by Dean Koontz, a woman named Joanna Rand owns a nightclub in Kyoto. She begins to uncover a hidden past involving psychological manipulation and conspiracy. Alongside a private investigator, Joanna delves into her memories to unravel the truth about her identity and the forces at play.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

37,321 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dean Koontz's The Key to Midnight delivers a mix of suspense and psychological intrigue, drawing readers in with its well-paced plot and complex characters. While some found the narrative gripping and the twists engaging, others felt the character development was lacking and the story somewhat predictable. Overall, it’s a compelling read with room for improvement.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Key to Midnight?

Fans of psychological suspense with a blend of romance and mystery will enjoy The Key to Midnight by Dean Koontz. Similar readers would appreciate The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson for its intense character-driven narrative and intricate plot twists.

4.2

37,321 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

419

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kyoto, Japan • 1970s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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