Cold Fire
Ratings11
Average rating3.6
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Ratings11
Average rating3.6
'There is an Enemy. It is coming. It is relentless.' Schoolteacher Jim Ironheart flies on an impulse to Portland, Oregon. There he risks his life to save a child from being killed. Reporter Holly Thorne witnesses his heroism, and is impressed by his self-effacement when he declines to be interviewed. Burnt out, cynical, and looking for a life beyond journalism, Holly finds her newshound's instincts rekindled when she discovers Jim has quietly performed twelve last-minute rescues in twelve far-flung places over the past four months. Realising she is on to the biggest story of her life, Holly traces Jim to California. He insists he is not a psychic; he simply believes God is working through him. Holly thinks his explanation is too easy, that there is no wonder in life, no great mystery. She is dead wrong. For she and Jim are soon plunged into a dark sea of wonder, mystery - and stark terror. And, on the run for their lives, they will be forced to confront a savage and uncannily powerful adversary...
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This was my first experience with Dean Koontz and I expected something very different. Despite being let down by pre-determined hopes and dreams of what I was looking for, from a literary perspective, this story was also not worth my time. I finished it, mainly, because I wanted to have a well rounded idea of why I had not enjoyed it and the changes I would have made. I opted for two stars because the ending did redeem some of the allure people express when mentioning this author. Clearly a mystery novel, I will not spoil anything, but if you love Koontz you'll likely enjoy this. However, if this is your first Koontz experience, perhaps direct your efforts elsewhere.
