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Intensity

A powerful thriller of violence and terror
By Dean Koontz
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Intensity by Dean Koontz is a gripping crime thriller that follows a young woman named Chyna Shepherd, who finds herself in a terrifying ordeal when a homicidal maniac invades a friend's home. As she becomes an unwitting witness to the horrifying events, Chyna is forced to rely on her instincts to survive and prevent further atrocities. The novel delivers a relentless and chilling narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists.
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If you enjoy edge-of-your-seat thrillers that keep you guessing, this intense crime novel by Dean Koontz might be perfect for you. It delves into the harrowing tale of a young woman thrust into a terrifying cat-and-mouse game with a ruthless killer, making it a gripping read for fans of psychological suspense and heart-pounding action.

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If you delight in the suspense of Stephen King and Harlan Coben, you'll love Intensity - a classic thriller by Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.

Edgler Vess is a sociopath intent on murder. He lives for one purpose only: to satisfy all appetites as they arise, seeking ever more outrageous experience. To live with intensity.

When he attacks her friend, Laura, Chyna Shepherd is saved by the instincts developed during a dark and turbulent childhood. Not knowing Laura is already dead, Chyna follows, hoping to save her friend, as Vess carries her body to his motor home - a dungeon and morgue on wheels. The killer, unaware of her presence, drives away. But Chyna is now trapped in his dangerous orbit.

Her sole aim is to get out alive, but when she learns the identity of the killer's next intended victim, she knows she must act to save that precious life - and take risks beyond any that she ever imagined she could endure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472248176

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 384

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Crime & Thriller Dean Koontz Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Literary Fiction

About the Author

Dean Koontz is an international household name whose novels have sold many millions of copies worldwide and have appeared on national and international bestseller lists, selling millions of copies each year. He lives with his wife Gerda, their dog Anna and the enduring spirit of their dog Trixie in southern California.

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