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The Bad Place

The Bad Place

HorrorMystery
Pages
390
Published
1999
Language
English

Synopsis

Frank wakes up in a motel with no memory of how he got there, his hands covered in blood. Detectives Bobby and Julie are on the case, but Frank insists he's not a killer. He must piece together his past to prove his innocence before it's too late.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkMysteriousGritty
Unreliable NarratorSecret Identity

Genres

Horror Mystery Thriller Crime Psychological Thriller Literary Fiction

About the author

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Dean Koontz

Dean Ray Koontz (born July 9, 1945, in Everett, Pennsylvania) is an American author of suspense and thriller fiction that frequently blends horror, science fiction, mystery, and dark comedy. He has published more than 100 novels, several of which have reached number one on the New York Times bestseller list in both hardcover and paperback. Early in his career he wrote under a number of pseudonyms before publishing under his own name; his 1980 novel "Whispers" is often cited as his breakthrough....

Characters

FrankProtagonist
BobbySupporting
JulieSupporting
All characters in The Bad Place

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Bad Place connect to other Dean Koontz books?

    This novel features characters who appear in other works by Dean Koontz, specifically the Moonlight Bay series. While it can be read as a standalone, readers familiar with his broader universe will recognize certain recurring elements and individuals.

  • Is The Bad Place a standalone story?

    The primary mystery within The Bad Place reaches a full resolution by the end of the book. While it features characters who appear in other Koontz works, the central plot arc of this specific novel is self-contained.

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