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What the Night Knows (What the Night Knows, #1)

Dean Koontz
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What the Night Knows (What the Night Knows, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Dean Koontz

What the Night Knows (What the Night Knows, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

442

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

What the Night Knows by Dean Koontz follows a detective, who, 20 years after a serial killer's death, is haunted by similar murders. He races to protect his family and uncover the horrifying truth.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

23,651 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dean Koontz's What the Night Knows has garnered praise for its compelling narrative and well-developed characters. Reviewers highlighted the chilling atmosphere and Koontz's skillful blending of psychological and supernatural elements. However, some criticized the pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it's a gripping read for thriller enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read What the Night Knows (What the Night Knows, #1)?

Readers who enjoy suspenseful horror novels with supernatural elements and intense psychological drama will be captivated by Dean Koontz's What the Night Knows. Fans of Stephen King's The Shining or John Saul's Suffer the Children will appreciate the blend of eerie atmospheres and complex characters.

4.1

23,651 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

442

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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