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Koontz subsequently wrote a book of poetry by the same title. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. Each year, koontz receives thousands of letters from fans who have searched the bookstores and libraries for this inspirational book. Find out about his life, his career and his untimely death. Actually thats not really true i like a good thriller, but i am a pretty squeamish kind of guy, and koontz or so the book blurbs would imply has a tendency to delve. The book of counted sorrows by dean koontz, signed abebooks. Counted sorrows was originally a hoax, like the nonexistent keeners manual. The book of counted sorrows was released as an ebook with barnes and noble. Dean koontz, the book of counted sorrows barnes and noble digital, 2001 first, as. His mothers courage in standing up to her husband also served as an inspiration in dean s writing. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The book of counted sorrows, dogged press first edition hardcover january 1, 2008 by dean koontz author 5. Dean koontz was born in july of 1945, a month before world war ii ended in the pacific. He mostly has written standalone novels, although he also is the author of a number of series, including the black bat mysteries mike tucker, moonlight bay, odd.
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