The Good Guy by Dean Koontz
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Book Reviews of The Good Guy
Book Review: Good read
Summary: 4 Stars
Tim Carrier is in his favourite pub one night when a conversation with a man who he assumes is eccentric but is actually dangerous leaves him confused and with an envelope containing ten thousand dollars and a picture of a pretty young woman. Another man sits next to him and Tim discovers that the money was meant for him and that it is payment for killing the young woman (Linda Paquette). Tim pretends the be the first man and tells him that he has had a change of heart but will still give him the money as a "no-kill fee".
Tim tracks down Linda and warns her that somebody wants her killed, but when the killer founds out he was tricked he is angry and wants Tim dead, too.
I thought that Tim and Linda were very likeable charactors and the conversations between the two of them added a lot of humour to the book. The charactor of Krait (the killer) was a very interesting and origional one.
The book was very exciting and suspenceful and I foud it a really enjoyable read. Similar to Koontz' other recent books the novel takes place within a period of twenty four hours. I have given it four stars instead of five because I thought that the reason for Krait trying to kill Linda (I wont spoil it by saying whether or not he succeeds) - though not dissapointing - could have been better and we never told. Also, we are never told why Krait does not memories before his 18th brithday.
Overall, a good read which I would recomend to Koontz fans especially if you ennjoyed his other recent books such as Velocity and The Husband.
Book Review: Rip-roaring read
Summary: 4 Stars
Though technically not a horror novel, nor Koontz's strongest effort, The Good Guy, nevertheless, doesn't disappoint, primarily in its ability to create a sense of looming danger that doesn't lag in its intensity for even one moment and it's all delivered at breakneck speed. Furthermore, Koontz gives us a set of primary characters that are appealing and three dimensional and to whom the reader will immediately respond. Even the antagonist is interesting and quirky, if wholly deranged and clinical in his savagery. There was nothing either superfluous or gratuitous in the story; everything and everyone has its purpose and it is blessedly free of contrivances and filler. It doesn't take itself too seriously, either. Koontz is merely offering his reader a rollercoaster ride and though some may quickly dismiss it as a reactionary story, the characters and how they respond to their predicament from a psychological perspective lends it a sense of purpose. I enjoyed it a great deal, so much so that I read it in 5 hours. I believe that if you enjoyed Intensity or Servants of Twilight or even Mr. Murder, you will enjoy The Good Guy.Book Review: The Dean Koontz Action Novel
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a Dean Koontz action novel...nothing supernatural or otherworldly here. There is not even anything terribly odd. However, if you like Mr. Koontz' other books chances are you'll enjoy "The Good Guy."
Tim Carrier, bricklayer, is mistaken for a hit man while sitting in a bar and accepts a down payment to murder a woman. When the real hit man comes on the scene things start to get dicey.
What really drives this story is the mystery behind Tim, the woman, and the real hit man. We find that in addition to being a competent bricklayer Tim also has some other handy skills. Where did they come from? Why is the woman on someone's hit list? She has no clue. And the creepy hit man is beyond belief. He knows no bounds. How does the hit man always know where the woman is and how does a maniac like him have so many resources to call on?
These are the types of questions that caused me to read this book in one day. There are answers to be had...some more satisfactory than others.
Book Review: Jack Bauer's Twin - Tim, The Good Guy
Summary: 4 Stars
Linda, Tim and Kravet, are the three main characters who's back stories and personalities get revealed slowly as the tale progresses over a three day period.
Jack Bauer of 24, and Tim have lots in common and would never met because of who they are, but would surely enjoy having a beer together. The format reminded me of 24, with progressing time and an ultimate horrible possible end result. Tim is the good guy who must save Linda, and ultimately the world from people like Kravet. This format keeps the suspense high and the pages turning fast.
The creepiness of Kravet made my skin crawl. But, I must admit his visiting and temporarily living in strangers houses and judging them made it interesting, once I got past the yuck.
This book is a great read, it is a murder mystery, a high action story, character studies, a healing and a love story all rolled into one. There is no paranormal in this tale.
Book Review: What a Ride!
Summary: 4 Stars
Timothy Carrier is just an ordinary and average guy that finds himself in the middle of a murder-for-hire plot. He takes on the grave responsibility to keep the intended victim alive no matter what the cost. This story starts of with an intriguing plot and keeps the pace escalating until the end. The nemesis character is definitely one of the most fascinating and heinous killers to date. "The Good Guy" is a great weekend, summer, or vacation read.
I'm a Dean Koontz fan, but I have to confess "The Good Guy" isn't one of my favorites. Koontz delivers a solid entertaining story, but what annoyed me was the dialogue in the beginning of the book between the two main characters. I felt it was just too quirky and unbelievable, which stalled the story for me in some places. To my relief, these conversations smoothed out for the rest of the book. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys thrill rides or Dean Koontz.