The sleeve claims Hatch has brought a demon back with him due to his experience yet Koontz makes it clear throughout that the proclaimed demon has been on Earth for a number of years. There is no attempt made to explain the improbable linking of the two and in fact, the book's blurb seems to contradict the plot itself. However, the reason for this is never explored. Koontz suggests that Hatch is somehow inextricably linked to a half-demon murderer known as Vassago. 'Hideaway' has a plot that is so tenuous that it is virtually impossible. Vital to the success of any supernatural thriller is a tight plot you can believe. This is largely because the plot has not even a small shred of credibility. Unfortunately, 'Hideaway' is a perfect example of this.

Inevitably, many of them will be sub-standard and the quality will suffer. This is what comes of publishing several novels a year. Is he linked to a being of murderous intent and is it all his own fault for cheating Death?ĭean Koontz writes either sublime page-turning thrillers or clichéd tripe. However, his near-death experience has left him with disturbing visions of murder and violence that seem all too real. To everyone's amazement, he seems to make a complete recovery. He is brought back to life by an experimental resuscitation. Hatch, her husband is actually pronounced dead for over sixty minutes. Lindsey barely survives a car crash into an icy river. The plot is improbable and the writing devoid of passion. It's one of this patchy author's poorer efforts.

Summary: Hideaway is a disappointing and disjointed novel unworthy of Koontz.

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