Winter Moon
Winter Moon
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles • 1990s
1994
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
22,778 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Winter Moon was originally published under the pseudonym "Leigh Nichols" in 1985 with the title Invasion before being revised and re-released in 1994 under his own name.
Dean Koontz wrote Winter Moon during a period when he was exploring various genres, blending elements of horror, sci-fi, and thriller in his writing.
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The expansive and all-consuming forest in Winter Moon is inspired by Koontz's appreciation for the natural world, often mirrored in his descriptive writing styles that bring settings to life with vivid detail.
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles • 1990s
1994
Adult
18+ years
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