Lost Souls

By Dean Koontz

Book Overview

SOMEONE NEW IS PLAYING GOD
The Frankenstein story updated to the 21st century by the great American storyteller Dean Koontz.

In a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time, Dr Frankenstein lives on, seemingly indestructible, more malignant than ever.

Frankenstein's first monster, Deucalion, has spent two hundred years trying to put an end to his creator. Now he learns that a new Frankenstein clone, Victor Helios, is out there again, somewhere.

Terrifyingly, with each incarnation the sinister doctor draws closer to the possibility of succeeding in his ambition to create a new human race - which he will control. He has found an enigmatic backer and is working in a secret location.

Together with the two ex-cops who helped him destroy the previous Victor, Deucalion is drawn to the small Montana town where Victor's grotesque new creations are taking shape.

Victor's New Race is spectacularly different, a product of cutting-edge technology and stem-cell circuits, and when things go wrong, they go wrong in very unexpected ways.

Frankenstein is unleashing a new menace on the world, whether or not he can control it. It may be too late, even if Deucalion can bring him down.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0007353847
• ISBN13: 9780007353842
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Frankenstein series

Very good book in the Frankenstein series by Dean Knooz. I hope he continues to write more about these characters.

Great as Always

Koont'z books are always entertaining. The main characters are likeable...and despite other reviewers opinions, I don't belive the characters are "paper-thin". Just sit back, relax, and let yourself be swept away by the Frankenstein series ingenious plot and story...forget about the world, and enjoy the story. Personally, I could hardly wait until book four was published...now I can't wait for book five!

Dean Koontz Novel

Dean Koontz, is back. This was a great book. Tied right in with the other Frankenstein novels. I can't wait for the next novel, which is due out in February. I hope the author does not make us wait, and the novel is out, as scheduled. I almost lost interest in reading the Frankenstein series. In fact I almost stop buying any of Dean's books. The last few, before Lost Souls, were not his best. I hope with the next book the Frankenstein series will conclude.

Koontz is back

Like most of the other reviewers, I have read and own everything Dean Koontz has written. His last few books were a little disappointing and it is nice to see him back in "Koontz" form. This book was hard to put down. He hasn't kept me riveted since "Velocity", until now. The end does come abruptly and I had to remind myself this IS a series. Welcome back Dean!!

Koontz does it again. I love this author!

A wonderful creative variation on an old theme. Brought back to life with fresh characters and a brilliant new story line. Hard to put down.