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Another more recent book by Mr. Koontz. I enjoyed this book. It's one of those reads that kept bringing up in my mind what the writer was thinking. The what was in in his mind, where's he coming from thought process followed me through this book. It's one of those reads that makes me regret how much I don't like the last several books by Mr. Koontz. This one I enjoy and found very interesting.

This is a "sort of" end of the world read or maybe "end of current world/society" read. This one has a more paranormal even spiritual take on things than some others. While it plows the same soil as The Stand or Swam Song it uses a far different vehicle to bring "the end" about. You won't run on a plague here nor a war in the standard sense of the word.

The action here is of a somewhat unusual sort, but it kicks in and doesn't stumble. We get to know the characters. While Koontz may not be the world's greatest constructor of characters he can build reliable participants in a story. These are just that and they don't flag or become something they didn't start out to be. Also while some don't like the way the story went (and seem to be bothered by the author's world view) I find it well done and interesting. I may not completely agree, but I think he spelled things out rather coherently. (view spoiler)[ The story takes a flyer at describing and end of the world with a somewhat spiritual overview. What happens to the good vs. the evil and who restarts things after the good and evil meet their ultimate fate. This is not (lest you fear it is) a Biblical story, though some inspiration does seem to come from that quarter. We get an end of the world/society leading to a new start story. (hide spoiler)]

I've seen a lot of differing opinions on this one. It seems to me that most readers are lining up on the love it or hate it side of things. I'm very close to the love it side, not totally, but close. I like it a lot.

This one I recommend.