Kevin J. Anderson and Kevin J. Anderson - Prodigal Son

Pros: Exciting story with some wild plot twists and unusual characters
Cons: Perhaps too many characters to develop them all properly

I've been fascinated by Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" since I was a wee lad in Transylvania. Uh, make that Odessa, Texas, which is about as isolated as Transvlvania. The reason I became interested in the story had more to do with the first Boris ...

Pros: Moves right along -Interesting take on old story
Cons: Have to wait until I read book two

I told myself that I was going to quit reading mysteries, suspense, historical romances, Sci Fi, and modern biographies that I so enjoy, and concentrate on reading or rereading the classics, self improvement books and biographies. Many of them I ...

Pros: Original story, even if the plot is a bit much
Cons: Doesn't use the New Orleans setting enough

According to the author’s intro, Dean Koontz’s Frankenstein Book One: Prodigal Son was originally going to be the pilot for a new series on the USA Network. Even big name Martin Scorsese was involved with the project. As with what happens to many ...

Pros: Very interesting take on classic characters. Likable new characters. Story is entertaining.
Cons: Some of the characters weren't developed much.

The story of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and the monster he created has been told many times since Mary Shelly’s book was first published. I’ve never read the book, but I have seen some of the movies, so I know the general story. Dr. Frankenstein ...

Pros: Creative characters, plot brings them all together nicely
Cons: part of a trilogy...still waiting for 3rd installment

Meet Victor Helios aka Dr. Frankenstein. 200 years old and more evil than even Mary Shelley could have imagined. Victor's original creation, now named Deucalion, has come to New Orleans to stop his former master from doing what he does so ...

Pros: Interesting concept, Deucalion as a character...
Cons: Koontz's writing is still simplistic, no real attachment to most characters...

Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein did not need an update when contemporary author Dean Koontz decided to bring our favorite monster and the evil doctor to modern day New Orleans. He published the first of an expected four serial novels in ...

Pros: Characters, plot, pacing.
Cons: Lack of background on characters.

Imagine my surprise when, only a few months after his last book (Life Expectancy) was published, Dean Koontz came out with another book. Although this one was a little different--it was written with a co-author, is the beginning of a series and ...

Pros: Dark Comedy with a suspenseful, horror, action tale
Cons: We are familiar with the myth.. breaking out of the old image is the prob.

Lately, it seems that Dean Koontz has found his way once again. Back in 2004 he wrote a splendid book, called Life Expectancy. It held a terrific story and had the suspense and intensity, that made it a wonderful reading experience. Now reading ...

Pros: Koontz never fails to deliver our worst nightmares.
Cons: No Enlightenment about co-author Kevin J. Anderson

Koontz’s Frankenstein Prodigal Son is not just a modernized remake of the original Frankenstein story but a gripping and fast-paced dance with horror. Comparing the original with the new, the only similarity is life by lightening. Though co-authored by ...

Pros: Suspenseful, page-turning read! Cleverly mixed genres! Another monster classic!
Cons: None

As an avid Dean Koontz reader, I wait with bated breath for each fresh, new novel to hit the shelves. I had read about "Frankenstein: The Prodigal Son" screenplay being written for television and how it failed to meet Dean's standards. I was elated ...