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Winter Moon

Dean Koontz
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Winter Moon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994

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Dean Koontz

Winter Moon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

472

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Los Angeles • 1990s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Winter Moon by Dean Koontz, a Los Angeles detective and a Montana rancher face mysterious, otherworldly forces. The narrative intertwines their lives as they confront an alien presence that threatens their existence. Themes of survival, courage, and resilience emerge as they navigate this gripping encounter with an unknown entity.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.1

22,778 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Winter Moon by Dean Koontz captivates with its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful plot. Readers appreciate the vivid descriptions and fast-paced narrative. While some praise the compelling blend of horror and mystery, others find character development lacking. The novel effectively delivers thrills, but its complexity might overwhelm some readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Winter Moon?

Readers who enjoy Winter Moon by Dean Koontz typically appreciate fast-paced, suspenseful thrillers blending supernatural elements and horror. Fans of Stephen King's The Shining and Peter Straub's Ghost Story would likely be captivated by Koontz's atmospheric tension and eerie mysteries.

4.1

22,778 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

472

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Los Angeles • 1990s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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