False Memory - Dean Koontz

Martie Rhodes, once a strong independant woman, who designs video games for a living is reduced to a quivering wreck, afraid of her own shadow. Susan Jagger, Martie`s best friend, is agoraphobic, and seems to be getting worse every time Martie sees her. Dusty, Martie`s husband is a house painter, and while on a job he has to stop his half-brother Skeet from jumping off a roof after taking a cocktail of pills. What these people have in common, is a therapist by the name of Dr Ahriman. After taking her friend Susan for therapy sessions, Martie suddenly develops a severe case of autophobia, but calms down once she`s settled in Dr Ahriman`s office. His office also ...  Read the complete review

This has to be one of the 'fattest' books I have read. The only reason I bought it, as oppose to a 'normal' sized book, is because of its author, Dean Koontz. I have read quite a few of his books now and find his writing style fantastic. In fact I find the style easier and more enjoyable to read than Stephen King who at times goes on far too much for my liking. I can deal with a little desciption but not pages at a time. Anyway back to reviewing this book - firstly, don't let the thickness of it put you off. Don't think that you don't have the time to read such a massive book and therefore should opt for something else. You will ...  Read the complete review

This was one of my first 'ops' here on 'dooyoo', and looking back after reading and rating some excellent ops, this really didn't make the grade, so I updated. The update failed to excite, either you, or me so it was time for a total re write! This book came with me to Tunisia in April (one of many ~ gimme a pool, the sun, an obliging waiter (oi, get ya mind outta the gutter you!), a good book, and I'm happy!) It was the reason I lost a day of my holiday to the words in front of me rather than the delights of Tunisia. I swear, I could not put this down. I started late one evening, or should I say, early one morning, after a ...  Read the complete review

The star of this epic is Martie Rhodes. She is a married, successful video games designer who takes her friend Susan to therapy sessions, to help her get over her agoraphobia. It has been a bonding experience for the two friends. One morning, Martie suddenly feels afraid of her own shadow. Other anxiety attacks come on and it is discovered that she is suffering from autophobia - a fear of oneself. Her life begins to radically change, although her husband is a rock for her. He starts to get close to the truth and discovers a horrifying secret. What is going on? Can they be saved or is it too late? With this novel, Koontz has another success on his hands. Like ...  Read the complete review

I accidentally stumbled across this book in a service station, and was really pleased that I did! Normally, I would go straight for the Stephen King books (and I nearly did this time too!!) but reading the blurb on the back, I thought I'd give it a go. I'd never read any Dean Koontz books before, and I was really happy that I started with this one! It basically revolves around Martie, who is married to Dusty. Martie has a good friend, Susan, who is agoraphobic. She relies on Martie to take her to her therapy sessions with Dr.Ahriman. One day, Martie has an attack of some sort. She gets quite scared and agrees (along with Dusty) to go ...  Read the complete review