Devoted

By Dean Koontz

Book Overview

An Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller.

From Dean Koontz, the master of suspense, comes an epic thriller about a terrifying killer and the singular compassion it will take to defeat him.

"Canine or human, it is hard to find a more lovable character in fiction than Kipp. Devoted has every mark of a classic." --Associated Press

Woody Bookman hasn't spoken a word in his eleven years of life. Not when his father died in a freak accident. Not when his mother, Megan, tells him she loves him. For Megan, keeping her boy safe and happy is what matters. But Woody believes a monstrous evil was behind his father's death and now threatens him and his mother. And he's not alone in his thoughts. An ally unknown to him is listening.

A uniquely gifted dog with a heart as golden as his breed, Kipp is devoted beyond reason to people. When he hears the boy who communicates like he does, without speaking, Kipp knows he needs to find him before it's too late.

Woody's fearful suspicions are taking shape. A man driven by a malicious evil has set a depraved plan into motion. And he's coming after Woody and his mother. The reasons are primal. His powers are growing. And he's not alone. Only a force greater than evil can stop what's coming next.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1542019508
• ISBN13: 9781542019507
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Really corny and poor ending

The book begins well, but about mid-point it turns sour. It seems poorly written, becomes too corny, unbelievable and nonsense. Very disappointing.

A new favorite of mine from Mr. Koontz

This is a parallel book of the all time favorite of his "Watchers" but more so. A young boy, Woody, thought to be autistic, is researching information on the computer regarding his father's accidental death. Then a smart dog enters Woody's life. There is a mystery regarding what kind of work was being done at a research lad where his late father worked and young Woody is doing research regarding a fire at this laboratory. Woody is mute and not speaking. It's difficult to write more without giving away the twists and turns of this excellent story. This is is a great read, with a few dead bodies, evil and greedy people who (hopefully) get their just rewards for the pain they caused. The book was difficult to put down. As a dog lover, I truly enjoyed this mystery. I thoroughly enjoyed this and have recommended it to others. Good job, Mr. Koontz!