Mr. Murder

by Dean Koontz

Book Overview

#1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz delivers a gripping novel of a man accused of stealing not just someone's identity, but his entire life... A big house. A beautiful wife. Two happy and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399138749
• ISBN13: 9780399138744
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
• Length: 415 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.5" x 6.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Did I write this review or do I have a twin?

This is one of the Koontz classic masterpiece collection novels. Order a blank video when you order Mr Murder as you won't be interested in TV again until you've turned the last page.Mr Murder takes the evil twin theme to new heights. In fact Koontz manages to allow you to feel sorry for Marty Stillwater's twin, named Alfie who has been programmed by evil men to be a serial killer/assassin. Alfie doesn't know he has a twin, nor does Marty and his family, or the detectives investigating the murders. Alfie in fact does not know much about his life, so assumes he actually is Marty upon seeing a photograph of what he assumes is himself on a book cover. This is where the fun begins and the Koontz thrill ride really takes off. Mr Murder is definitely one of the best Koontz novels ever written.

Watchers = Mr.Murder

I am new to Dean Koontz. The first book that I read was "Watchers". I then picked "Mr. Murder". Has anyone else noticed that one is merely a revision of the other? Koontz has simply replaced dogs with humans. Before I read another Koontz book, can anyone tell me whether Koontz tends to repeat himself in his other books?

Great Book, Horrible Movie

This is a fast paced, entertaining read by a horror/suspense author who is quick to put out new novels and who constantly whets the appetites of his devoted fans! I loved this book, the storyline was fantastic (although undeniably a little farfetched) and the action was unrelenting. A rainy day and its subsequent boredom can quickly be forgotten while reading this book. It plays out like a movie. Unfortunately it has already been turned into a terrible one, (alas Mr. Koontz just can't seem to get a good director for his silver screen translations) that if seen before reading the book will most likely turn prospective readers away. Don't heed the abyssmal warning that the film was, this book is fun to read and it won't take you all that long to do it. If you need something to pass the time I suggest this one highly!

Edge of your seat thriller...

This was a very enjoyable read, made even better by the narrator's excellent reading. It was suspenseful, creepy, and fast-paced. I'd recommend it.

Oh yeah...Oh YEAH...OH...YEAH!

I need...I need...? I need...What was it? Another Dean Koontz book to read. I've read all of them. In this thriller Koontz "leads us to Stillwater", a pretty normal guy it turns out--for a change, Dean! Great interplay with his family. He winds another "can't put it down story", a very nice audio experience if you are working on the house or driving somewhere, I might add. Again, the villain is incredibly ghastly. Again the detail is a little TOO graphic. These conditions make you scream encouragement to the Stillwaters, "Go Marty, Go!". You are really scared of the villain. I wish I could write stories like this. The work and talent that went into this one must have blown out a few gobstoppers.