Frankenstein lives! And so too does his monstrous creation ! but this creature of legend is a monster no more and his scarred face bears witness to his maker's wrath.
The Frankenstein story is updated to the 21st century by the great American storyteller Dean Koontz. Together with the two ex-cops who helped him destroy the previous Victor, Deucalion is drawn to the small Montana town where Victor's grotesque new creations are taking shape. He has found an enigmatic backer and is working in a secret location. Terrifyingly, with each incarnation the sinister doctor draws closer to the possibility of succeeding in his ambition to create a new human race which he will control. Now he learns that a new Frankenstein clone, Victor Helios, is out there again, somewhere. Frankenstein's first monster, Deucalion, has spent two hundred years trying to put an end to his creator. In a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time, Dr Frankenstein lives on, seemingly indestructible, more malignant than ever. SOMEONE NEW IS PLAYING GOD The Frankenstein story updated to the 21st century by the great American storyteller Dean Koontz. And Deucalion, Frankenstein's original and flawed attempt at replicating life, must finally confront his evil creator. Now the alliance of the good must make their last, best stand and do battle against overwhelming odds. To accomplish this aim he has created nothing less than the shock troops of the Apocalypse. Victor Frankenstein's nihilistic plan is to remake the future: a future in which mankind will be annihilated. As the small town of Rainbow Falls, Montana, comes under siege, scattered survivors come together to weather the onslaught.
He writes of hope and love in the midst of evil in profoundly inspiring and moving ways.The cataclysmic conclusion to Koontz's brilliant reworking of the classic tale. "Koontz is a master of the edge-of-your-seat, paranoid thriller and perhaps the leading American practitioner of the form." ―The Star-Ledger "Koontz writes first-rate suspense, scary and stylish." ―Los Angeles Times "A rarity among bestselling writers, Koontz continues to pursue new ways of telling stories, never content with repeating himself. In a climax that will shatter every expectation, their destinies and the fate of humanity hang in the balance. Now the good will make their last, best stand. As they ready for battle against overwhelming odds, they will learn the full scope of Victor Frankenstein's nihilistic plan to remake the future ― and the terrifying reach of his shadowy, powerful supporters.
As the small town of Rainbow Falls, Montana, comes under siege, scattered survivors band together to weather the onslaught of the creatures set loose upon the world. FRANKENSTEIN: THE DEAD TOWN The war against humanity is raging.
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