Soon no one on Earth will have a place to hide in this novel about fears known and unknown by #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz.

In retreat from a devastating loss and crushing injustice, Katie lives alone in a fortresslike stone house on Jacob’s Ladder island. Once a rising star in the art world, she finds refuge in her painting.

The neighboring island of Ringrock houses a secret: a government research facility. And now two agents have arrived on Jacob’s Ladder in search of someone—or something—they refuse to identify. Although an air of menace hangs over these men, an infinitely greater threat has arrived, one so strange even the island animals are in a state of high alarm.

Katie soon finds herself in an epic and terrifying battle with a mysterious enemy. But Katie’s not alone after all: a brave young girl appears out of the violent squall. As Katie and her companion struggle across a dark and eerie landscape, against them is an omnipresent terror that could bring about the end of the world.

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Listening Length	10 hours and 22 minutes
Author	Dean Koontz
Narrator	Natalie Naudus
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Audible.com Release Date	January 24, 2023
Publisher	Brilliance Audio
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B0B3F6FR6T
Best Sellers Rank	#428 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #5 in Supernatural Thrillers (Audible Books & Originals) #12 in Adventure Science Fiction #13 in Supernatural Thrillers (Books)

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Tim Emmons

The legend only gets better

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 26, 2023

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There are authors, who write books, that, transcend anything they've done previously. This is one, and Dean Koontz has got to be, The Goat, the OG, the majo domo, right alongside Stephen King, and, just like King, he only gets better with time, not diminishing. This is one such book, and he is one such author. Phenomenal story, with a touching phenemenal wrapup, that just fits. This whole book is a ride start to finish. he takes time to build a world, a thrill, a suspense that when built, it stays throughout the story until that final page. utterly amazing, at times emotional, and heart-warming, at times, absolutely terrifying to thpoint of, you can't stop reading because you have to know how this next event will unfold. the H'ouse at The End of Th World is as good as his classics, but fresh as new snow, in that it's unexpected with that classic vibe. Unbelievable read. I loved this one, and recommend this to anybody who likes Dean Koontz, and doesn't mind a little thrill and suspense, with a touch of emotion. Enjoy yall, Happy reading. I also want to say, if anyone sees this review, I'k strongly considering shutting down my facebook totally, and only reviewing and keeping up with all things here. So, if you want to contact me, you can message me here, but I may be shutting down my facebook account. It's just lost it, usefullness and whatever for me. I can't explain it, but, it's not the same anymore. Anyway, haspy reading and take care.

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lusty22

Ten stars

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 23, 2023

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This story, I can't even call it a book, because this story is everything that the word story embodies. I began reading Koontz forty years ago. It doesn't seem possible, but I read my first book by him in Junior High. Now here I am all these years later picking the novel up after not reading him for the last few years and wondering why I ever stopped. This story entranced me from the first paragraph and I knew this wouldn't be his last book I picked up. I was mesmerized with this story about a woman who had tragic loss and was living alone in a house st the end of the world. She inhabited her own island to endure the rest of her days and to survive, not live, but survive. Two very different things. Joints has always been a romantic and I've always been touched by his abilities to not only write an incredibly suspenseful tale but also one of great emotional depth. Partway through I was disappointed that there wasn't a dog in this story because there's always a dog but then with great pleasure we're introduced to Michael J Fox. What am incredibly fine read this is. It's reminded me that reading isn't only for entertainment value but its also for pondering. This tale invites us to ponder many things about life, and death, as well as love and of course good and evil.... Ten stars if I could.

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kimnappi

Excellent creature feature!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 29, 2023

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It’s been awhile since I’ve read Koontz novel. Hit or miss sometimes but this one it a semi-hit! Let me explain.

Katie removes herself onto an isolated island to try and recover from a horrible family tragedy. No one else on the island but her and some wildlife.

Across the channel is another island that has some terrible secrets that are about to be accidentally unleashed to change her world and maybe all the world forever.

No spoilers and the first half of the book is amazing! Scary and non-stop action. Then the awkward filling comes in, unnecessary dialogue and no action. What started out strong ends in a whimper.

Don’t rule this book as a whole, 4 stars and I’ll pick up another Koontz book soon again.

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Redneck Geek

It moved me more than I expected.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 29, 2023

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I read books as a distraction from life. To escape for brief stolen moments. Mr Koontz's books are good for an entertaining read.

But this book ... It drew me in. It made me enter the protagonist's psyche and explore each and every event and how it had led her to this place at The End Of The World (Not a home mind you, but a house).

I found myself trying to imagine how I'd react in her shoes... And every knee jerk reaction or idea the author systematically offered, considered, and debunked in it's time.

I'll be replaying scenes from this book in my head for a while I suspect. I feel like there's more here than words.

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Redhedcopgrl

Michael J Fox…all you need to know about Dean Koontz

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 27, 2023

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I’ve been reading DK’s books since I was a teenager and he still amazes me! This book was not as action packed as some but still full of suspense and action in the right places to keep the reader intrigued.
I just think naming a character Michael J Fox and the reason says so much about the kind of human DK is I believe! He finds ways to include animal characters so they are loved, usually integral, and never cheesy! Many times saving the day!
Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a book about animals. It’s a horror novel as only DK can write! I just wanted to acknowledge what I believe is just a good human writing superb horror!

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Storm

Expected Nothing Less from this LITERARY GENIUS!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 8, 2023

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My first introduction to Dean Koontz was his book Demon Seed. Although the book was published in 73' it was made into a movie, and my love for this literary genius began.

The older Koontz became and the older I became, I realized what a truly profound writer Koontz was. He wasn't merely writing books for entertainment, he was writing books that were meant to educate.

In the early 2000 I automatically began to flip to the back of Koontz's book. In the back of certain books he would have the history of the book. Telling that the book was in fact based on true events. Such as his very scary book Tick Tock.

Koontz went on to write like this for many years, he was "BRILLIANT" especially if you are a true fan of the way this mans mind works.

Then he went to writing about his dogs and unfortunately, I lost track of where I left off.

My last book I read The Other Emily and The House at the End of the World, are true heart pounding, can't wait to see what happens next, true Dean Koontz books.

I was very happy to have picked up an old friends books again.

Kudos to Koontz as usual, he really can write no wrong..

Intriguing as always, edge of your seat suspenseful!

👏🏿👏🏿💜

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Steven Docker

The Best Dean Koontz I've Read For A Long While

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 30, 2023

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Confession: This is the first Dean Koontz novel I've read for maybe a decade. I used to be a big fan and read everything DK wrote, but then it all became a bit "samey" and I stopped reading and went elsewhere. However, this looked so good from the Amazon "Look Inside" that I just had to buy it. I wasn't disappointed. Is this his best work ever ... well, maybe. It has qualities I like in a book. Broken hero who is holding on for a better future (The Promise) - check. Government conspiracies and bad government agents - check. Stupid humans who think they know what's best for everyone - check. Aliens of some form or another - check. Dogs - ah ... no dogs, but something even better which I will not spoil.

This really is a book that grabs you and doesn't let go.

Some things to know: At the start of the book there is not much dialogue at all but it gets better once you get about a quarter of the way through. The first half of the book can feel quite claustrophobic. Great prose in places - I cannot help but quote something that you will read in the chapter "What Walks The Night" that seems very appropriate for our modern world: "... for these days, the world is ruled by arrogant narcissists who have exchanged their souls for the promise of power, and in spite of all their talk about justice and the betterment of 'the people,' they care naught for any but themselves."

Summary - an excellent book, thoroughly recommended.

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Familiar type of story but a good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 25, 2023

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Just over 400 pages.
Features Katie who has retreated to a life of solitude after a significant unexpected loss to a remote island, called Jacob's Ladder.
But finds this tranquillity ruined by the nearby presence of a government installation on Ring Rock Island.
The story centres on the back story of what took Katie to her Island, the growing menace of Ring Rock Island and her response to the agents of the secretive ISA agency.
The menace cannot be described without spoilers, sorry.
Well written and very descriptive with the author conveying the Katie back story well as well as the characteristics of the Island.
Fans will enjoy as it contains many continuing favourite themes of the author.
First time readers equally will enjoy and should also seek out the older classics such as Watchers, Demon Seed, Phantoms etc. as well as the Odd Thomas series.

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janewinnie

Typical Koontz, frightening but compassionate

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 10, 2023

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Katie has suffered a trauma that would break most people, she instead withdraws from life to a small private island on a large lake. It is evident something is afoot at a nearby 'environmental research facility' on a nearby island, but Katie has no idea what is about to hit her. Meanwhile, Libby is the 14 year old daughter of two scientists working there, and she knows all too well the threat to humanity itself they are working on. Soon Katie and Libby and a fox called Michael J are brought together in a fight for their lives. Written in Koontz typical lyrical style, the strength of these two women comes through with compassion and love.

6 people found this helpful

Frances S

A book of two halves.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 1, 2023

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I've read every book by the author which amounts to many, but this is a rarity for him to write in two styles in one book. Much of his creativity is pure genius but the first half of this tome I found lame and confusing. Dare I say I almost quit at one point. Then however there's a marked change in style and application bringing forth the 'old' Koontz with his creative horror and tingling fear with unlikely protagonists leading the way. Stick to the old ways or is it me?

4 people found this helpful

Dean & Susan McSmith

You know the score.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 26, 2023

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Koontz is the master of a particular type of story, and if you don't know what that type of story is, step right up and stay awhile. There's action, love and dirty lying SOBs and by the end everything's tied up in a neat little package that will make you happy you gave a few hours to it.
Dean

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