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I don't yet understand the hate for Koontz. Currently I have read three of his novels ; midnight, watchers and now this one, and I have thoroughly enjoyed each of them. Maybe I peaked too soon with his best works. Hopefully not.

For me, this was a cracking read. The first 100 pages or so were filled with dread, and so tension filled. I felt like I was there with the two sisters, as they explored the town and discovered the horrors within. It was damn creepy and really atmospheric. As more characters were introduced the tension just kept on building until finally the " ancient enemy" struck.

The less said about the enemy the better, but it is one of the most malevolent forces in fiction I have read about. A disturbing creature that has a terrific backstory and is well researched. It is such a frightening presence throughout.

Finally I believe this was written around five years before Stephen kings IT. I can't help but feel that King read this, and found a lot of ideas here that went into his own masterpiece. There are just too many coincidences. I mean the enemy in this novel is even referred to as IT many times!