Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to reading the sequel and more of Dean Koontz’s books. The book was in third person so the narrative voice was slightly distanced from the action but I enjoyed that almost objective stance. I was overwhelmed by the amount of chapters on the contents page at first but I find that the short chapters fit the book well. It’s easy to read but it’s full of detail and the description is vivid. Koontz’s writing style was not what I imagined because it is deceptively simple. That makes her an excellent protagonist in my eyes. She’s courageous and caring but she’s also a woman with sharp edges and a need for vindication. She is ruthless and dangerous but she’s also grieving and that gave her a softer edge which I didn’t expect. Jane Hawks, the 27 year old protagonist, is a well written character. Like any thriller, this book is full of twists but Koontz’s focus on psychological suspense made this book a thrilling read. I found that the book started a little slow but once I got past the first couple of chapters the book captured me and I couldn’t put it down. She’s driven by the death of her own husband and she will stop at nothing to find out what happened to him. FBI agent Jane Hawk is on a mission to find out why people all over America are committing suicide. The plot was clever, intriguing, and entertaining. You can find out more about Dean Koontz on his website: The Silent Corner is a thriller novel full of fast-paced action, suspense, and great characters. I’ve heard great things about his other books too. This is the first book I’ve read by Koontz but I’ve been interested in reading his books for a while. The Silent Corner is the first book in Dean Koontz’s new series and I will be reviewing the second book, The Whispering Room, tomorrow. Thank you to the author, Dean Koontz, and the publisher, HarperCollins, for this opportunity. I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley. Her powerful enemies are protecting a secret so important-so terrifying-that they will exterminate anyone in their way.īut all their power and viciousness may not be enough to stop a woman as clever as they are cold-blooded, as relentless as they are ruthless-and who is driven by a righteous rage they can never comprehend.

When Jane seeks to learn why, she becomes the most-wanted fugitive in America.

People of talent and accomplishment, people admired and happy and sound of mind, have been committing suicide in surprising numbers. In the aftermath, his widow, Jane Hawk, does what all her grief, fear, and fury demand: find the truth, no matter what. These are the chilling words left behind by a man who had everything to live for-but took his own life.

The silent corner dean koontz summary