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Strangers MP3 CD – MP3 Audio, July 29, 2008

by Dean Koontz (Author), Dick Hill (Reader)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,472 ratings
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They were strangers.

A handful of people. From different backgrounds, living in different towns and cities across America, they had nothing in common—except fear.

They were victims.

Cold and stark, an unknown terror gripped their dreams and turned their days into living nightmares.

They were chosen.

And they could not escape. Deep in the heart of a sprawling desert, a dark memory called out to them drawing them to the Tranquility Motel—where the terrifying truth was waiting….

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  1. Print length
    2 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Brilliance Audio
  4. Publication date
    July 29, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    5.38 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1423339495
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1423339496
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brilliance Audio; Unabridged edition (July 29, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • MP3 CD ‏ : ‎ 2 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1423339495
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1423339496
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.38 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 6,472 ratings

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Dean Koontz

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Dean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirits of their goldens, Trixie and Anna.

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Judith A Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely stunned!
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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I used to read Dean Koontz novels when I was younger and then didn't have the time to read much for many years because of a demanding job. After reading "Strangers" I am going back and checking the books I missed and am going to acquire them all. All the characters are well developed and believable; I love how he interweaves their life experiences and how they evolved as a "family" "Strangers" is one of the most involved and interesting books I have ever read; not only is it mesmerizing in content, it leaves you with something to ponder about humanity.
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Cheryl Stout
4.0 out of 5 stars Re-reading an old friend
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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What do you get when you toss nightmares and daymares and sleepwalking and a writer and a doctor and a child and a motel owner and a thief and a priest and more into a disparate mix of people scattered across the U.S.? You get a long, convoluted book by Dean Koontz.

Did I mention this book was LONG, at over 700 pages? But...I enjoyed this early offering (copyright 1986). Suspense, intrigue, a bit of romance, some sci fi, some paranormal, some mystery all lead up to a soft ending with a message to the masses rather than a cinematic ending with pyrotechnics.

I had read this book when it first came out but I'm glad I picked it up again. To me, it was like visiting an old friend. It wasn't a fast read but a nice amble in the park.
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Ibsnafu
5.0 out of 5 stars Still a favorite
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021
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I read this book the first time when I was in high school, just after it came out. It was so impactful that whenever I thought of this author, this was the first book I recalled and the one of his many, I would call my favorite. It was well crafted enough that it stayed with me and took me almost 40 years to read a second time, yet I always had a copy on hand for when I decided I needed to do so (I am an avid re-reader of favorite books). I am still struck by the awe, wonder and hopefulness this book brings me and, reading the newly added afterward by Koontz, I understand why, this was his first passion work, and it shows. I am a huge fan of Dean Koontz and have been reading his works since I was 12 years old. I was familiar with his ideas even before, once I found out 5hat the movies Demon Seed and Fun House were based (oh so loosely) on his books as well. One of my new enjoyments from this book were his tributes to fellow writers, Tim Powers, James Blalock, Stephen King, and knowing he is friends with and used to be writing buddies with Powers and Blaylock, make these tributes to them especially endearing, plus they are also all favorites of mine and I hope that because he mentioned them more people discovered these other, equally talented writers as well. I will always have a copy of this book in my collection and savor it with pure delight.
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smooth0906
5.0 out of 5 stars Strangers
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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When I was a child of 4, I remember playing in the street with my friends and I feel down scrapping my hands. My left hand had a scar that was half a circle. As I looked at the half circle, it became a full circle. I got up from the ground and told my friends this amazing happening, but they didn’t believe me of course. This book bought back the memory of that event. Thank you Mr. Koontz of a book well written.
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Didn't want this to end
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
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As long as this book is, I didn't want it to end. The characters are so compelling & the mystery of what was happening to them so intriguing that I was dreading the end. I wanted more, more, more, even though I know that to continue this would be impossible given the immense scope of subsequent events.
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Bob
3.0 out of 5 stars Horrible Kindle formatting
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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The formatting on this Kindle book is terrible. When I was 10% through the book it presented me with the end of book rating screen and would not let me page past it. In addition the chapter breaks are all screwed up.
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Jaki Thomas
4.0 out of 5 stars A study of nature?
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2019
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I grew up reading Koontz, and years ago, I stopped,convinced i had "outgrown" him. Still,when a friend was looking for something suspenseful too read, I suggested Koontz. She found Strangers. The excitement art how good it was startled me. I was sure i had recommended something else. I ordered a copy for myself.

This was a great reintroduction to an old favorite writer -- a novel full of fully developed characters that are totally relatable. People you could care about with full back stories. A mystery that had to be solved. I expected it to be the book I read every few weeks, only on flights. Instead, I've ignored everything and everybody to finish this. Definitely a must read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just another Koontz book that I can’t put down
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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Although the first half of the book introduces you to each character and is slightly complicated, MR Koontz always seems to bring it together quite nicely with all the twists and turns. I always get so involved with the plot I forget I have a household to run.
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olga gomez
5.0 out of 5 stars Apasionante gistoria
Reviewed in Spain on December 10, 2022
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Laura tonini
5.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in Italy on April 30, 2020
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Speedy Gonzales
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely read this one
Reviewed in India on February 12, 2020
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Not much needs to be said about the book other than the recommendation to read it yourself.
In scope it is as wide as It or The Stand by Stephen King or Swan Song by Robert McCammon and is every bit as much fun as these books.
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Zane Donald
5.0 out of 5 stars Please give us more like this Mr Koontz
Reviewed in Australia on November 9, 2022
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One of his best along with Lightning and Watcher's before the inevitable turn to popularity with the terrible Odd Thomas series and the rest that followed. Mr Koontz, Sir if you ever read a review please let it be this one. I've been a fan since I was 15 years old and you made me love reading again, now at 48 I hope you listen to the fans from the beginning and return to the style and effort of those days way back when you cared about what you wrote. I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting yet not wanting a follow up to Watcher's and a 3rd instalment from Midnight Bay yet I can't imagine how you could do such a difficult task. We, the many who adored your books back in the 80's and 90's hope you'll find the time to give us one more fantastic book. Tick-tock was a masterpiece as were the others mentioned and many more that followed.
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KBotelho
5.0 out of 5 stars Stranger than fiction! Excellent read...well written, lovely characters, etc etc
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2017
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Good read, kept me gripped and although some of it was a bit as I'd expect it to be (predictable), there was plenty of twists and a very creative ending! Unfortunately there are a number of typographical errors that let it down a tiny bit, but that's not the author's fault.
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