Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Quicksilver by Dean Koontz

 

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A Book Review


Synopsis


Shortly after dawn, on a lonely highway outside the tiny town of Peptoe, Arizona, three men on their way to work discover an abandoned infant nestled in a white bassinet.  Except for the blue blanket which wrapped the baby, the only other item with him is a note with the name “Quinn Quicksilver”, and his date of birth. The men turn the 3-day-old baby over to the police who place him in a Catholic orphanage in Phoenix. 


For whatever reason, the baby is never placed and grows up – mainly happily – in the orphanage. As he nears his 18th birthday, typically the time orphans must leave the home, the kind Sisters locate a job for him as a writer/researcher at a locally published magazine.


Though unexceptional, Quinn was happy with his life until the day of strange magnetism which compelled him to drive out into the middle of nowhere. Then it helped him find a valuable coin. Shortly thereafter, this strange magnetism helped save his life when two government agents began to pursue him for an unknown reason.


During a shoot-out at a desolate former dude ranch, Quinn finally meets his destined traveling companions – the beautiful Bridgett and her grandfather Sparky.


The trio discover they are all compelled by the same strange magnetism.  As they travel together through the Arizona Sonoran Desert, they are drawn toward something sinister and an enemy they must defeat.  Although we are looking at just two 19-year-olds and a grandfather, they discover resources within themselves they did not know they possessed.


Summary


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Quick Silver by Dean Koontz

Once again, Dean Koontz takes us on a combination Sci-Fi and Mystery adventure that keeps up the suspense until the very end. 


Quicksilver, just published in 2022, is the newest novel by award-winning author Dean Koontz.


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Quicksilver book review written by Wednesday Elf






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14 comments:

  1. Sounds like an excellent book Ms. Elf. Mom had quite a few of this author's novels. The storyline is intriguing, I'm curious about what they encounter on their travels now lol.

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    1. For fans of the genre, Dean Koontz cannot be beat. Always a good story with surprises for the reader.

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  2. This sounds a good mix of mystery, adventure and interesting characters with an intriguing plot. I like the sound of the three characters traveling together discovering resources in themselves they didn't know they had. It certainly sounds fascinating...Thank you for a great review and recommendation.

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    1. Thanks for your visit, Raintree Annie. Dean Koontz has a way of weaving a plot and interesting characters together that is fascinating. I've been reading his books for years and never been disappointed.

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  3. When I traveled for work, I always listened to Dean Koontz books on tape. They made the miles go quickly. This sounds like an interesting plot.

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    1. I've liked any and all Dean Koontz books. Glad you enjoy them too.

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  4. Oh, goodie goodie! Thanks for the heads-up. I had not realized this book had published and you know Dean Koontz is my husband's favorite author. I am thrilled to have this new book recommendation & review just in time for Valentine's Day. I know he will love it! As always, Koontz delivers a unique story. He truly is a one-of-a-kind author with a very creative imagination that he shares through his books.

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    1. Ah, glad I could be the reminder that there is a new Dean Koontz book available. Thanks for your visit, Mouse.

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  5. I have often thought about picking up a Koontz novel (even though his writing isn’t in my preferred genres) because of so many extremely positive reviews from you and others whose literary opinions I respect. This novel sounds like it might be a good one for me to try!

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    1. Margaret, if you've never read Dean Koontz, you should begin with "Watchers", probably the best one he ever wrote. I like all his books, but I have favorites like Watchers that I often re-read. But you are welcome to try Quicksilver too. :)

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  6. This is going on my To Be Read soon list. I like Dean Koontz even though sometimes his plots unnerve me! This one sounds like one I could really enjoy! Thanks for the recommendation Pat Austin!

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    1. Dean Koontz can be scary, but I think you'd like this one, Olivia. Thanks for visiting my review.

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  7. I do love mystery, and intrigue, and this book certainly sounds like it has both. Fran is a fan of Dean Koontz so, I'll make sure she sees this one. Thanks Pat.

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    1. Fast paced action and edge-of-your-seat scenes will entertain any Dean Koontz fan, Sam. Hope Fran enjoys it.

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