Thursday, March 3, 2011

BAFFLING BINGO MYSTERY BOOK DAY: WHAT THE NIGHT KNOWS - A GIVEAWAY

WELCOME TO BOOKIN' WITH BINGO'S
"BAFFLING BINGO DAY"
I'M EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THIS THURSDAY'S
"BAFFLING BINGO DAY"
MYSTERY BOOK CHOICE IS.....

GIVEAWAY ENDED
WHAT THE NIGHT KNOWS
BY DEAN KOONTZ

ABOUT THE BOOK:
In the late summer of a long ago year, a killer arrived in a small city. His name was Alton Turner Blackwood, and in the space of a few months he brutally murdered four families. His savage spree ended only when he himself was killed by the last survivor of the last family, a fourteen-year-old boy.

Half a continent away and two decades later, someone is murdering families again, recreating in detail Blackwood’s crimes. Homicide detective John Calvino is certain that his own family—his wife and three children—will be targets in the fourth crime, just as his parents and sisters were victims on that distant night when he was fourteen and killed their slayer.

As a detective, John is a man of reason who deals in cold facts. But an extraordinary experience convinces him that sometimes death is not a one-way journey, that sometimes the dead return.

Here is a ghost story like no other you have read. In the Calvinos, Dean Koontz brings to life a family that might be your own, in a war for their survival against an adversary more malevolent than any he has yet created, with their own home the battleground. Of all his acclaimed novels, none exceeds What the Night Knows in power, in chilling suspense, and in sheer mesmerizing storytelling.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
When he was a senior in college, Dean Koontz won an Atlantic Monthly fiction competition and has been writing ever since. His books are published in 38 languages. He has sold 400,000,000 copies, a figure that currently increases by more than 17 million copies per year.

Twelve of his novels have risen to number one on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list (One Door Away From Heaven, From the Corner of His Eye, Midnight, Cold Fire, The Bad Place, Hideaway, Dragon Tears, Intensity, Sole Survivor, The Husband, Odd Hours, and Relentless), making him one of only a dozen writers ever to have achieved that milestone. Fourteen of his books have risen to the number one position in paperback. His books have also been major bestsellers in countries as diverse as Japan and Sweden.

The New York Times has called his writing “psychologically complex, masterly and satisfying.” The New Orleans Times-Picayune said Koontz is, “at times lyrical without ever being naive or romantic. [He creates] a grotesque world, much like that of Flannery O’Conner or Walker Percy … scary, worthwhile reading.” Rolling Stone has hailed him as “America’s most popular suspense novelist.”

Dean Koontz was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Shippensburg State College (now Shippensburg University), and his first job after graduation was with the Appalachian Poverty Program, where he was expected to counsel and tutor underprivileged children on a one-to-one basis. His first day on the job, he discovered that the previous occupier of his position had been beaten up by the very kids he had been trying to help and had landed in the hospital for several weeks. The following year was filled with challenge but also tension, and Koontz was more highly motivated than ever to build a career as a writer. He wrote nights and weekends, which he continued to do after leaving the poverty program and going to work as an English teacher in a suburban school district outside Harrisburg. After a year and a half in that position, his wife, Gerda, made him an offer he couldn’t refuse: “I’ll support you for five years,” she said, “and if you can’t make it as a writer in that time, you’ll never make it.” By the end of those five years, Gerda had quit her job to run the business end of her husband’s writing career.

Dean Koontz lives with his wife, Gerda, and the enduring spirit of their golden retriever, Trixie, in southern California.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK:
“Compelling, terrifying and fresh . . . one of the best horror novels in years.”—The Associated Press

“[Koontz] seems to know us, our deepest foibles and fears.”—USA Today

“Dean Koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler.”—The Times (London)
 GIVEAWAY 

I HAVE ONE NEW HARD BACK
COPY OF THIS BEST SELLER, 
WHAT THE NIGHT KNOWS,
 MYSELF TO GIVE AWAY 
TO A LUCKY READER
 
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GIVEAWAY ENDS AT
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 GOOD LUCK!

68 comments:

~Enamored Soul~ said...

I absolutely love Dean Koontz's work! I especially liked the book trailer for "What the Night Knows" - its very dark and ominous, and is a perfect complement to the book and its theme.

Thank you so much for the article/post on him, and for all the interesting facts. I'm a huge fan. Also, I'm a great fan of this realistic murder/mystery genre - one of my favorite books is "Dark Places" by Gillian Flynn.

Thank you for hosting this giveaway! :)

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~Enamored Soul~ said...

Interesting Fact:

You will find it interesting to know that I love another novel written by Dean Koontz called "Odd Thomas" - a character which Koontz went on to use in two other books. There is anticipation that a movie is soon to come out, based on "Odd Thomas" and the actor Anton Yelchin will be playing him. I am especially pleased with this casting because I absolutely adored Yelchin as the bumbling, adorable yet quirky young boy in "Charlie Bartlett" and I think he is an excellent pick!!! :)

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debbie said...

I really enjoy his books. I am glad to hear this one is a ghost story. I can't wait to read it.
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ChrisS said...

Dean Koontz is an amazing writer and one of the first I read way back when. Thanks to his Book The Watchers, I absolutely love Golden Retrievers and have one today. Although her name is not Einstein. What The Night Knows looks like another great book. I'd love the chance to discover how Dean koontz writes ghosts.
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I am a follower and email subscriber. I want to win this because I love reading Dean Koontz's books. The book also sounds really good. Tore923@aol.com

Anonymous said...

never read koontz before. interesting about his predecessor at his first job getting beat up by the kids.
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Pamela Keener said...

The premise of the book sounds scary. Is it possible the dead can return to do evil.
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Pamela Keener said...

12 of his hardcovers books have risen to number one on the New York Bestsellers list. I know he still lives with the enduring spirit of his Golden Trixie. As one is is owned by a Golden and the memories of 2 other goldens I can truly relate.
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Steve Capell said...

I only read one other novel of Koontz and that was Brother Odd. I found it to be a fascinating read so I am really interested this one as well. Thanks for a great review and all the facts about this amazing author.

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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

Koontz's books always seem to have the slight possibility of being real which makes them that much more scarier.

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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

I love Dean Koontz's Frankenstein series.

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Carol N Wong said...

I have always wanted to try one of his books. I am impressed by the high praise for Dean Koontz's storytelling skills. I also like the idea that every thing is so in depth.

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Carol N Wong said...

I loved the orginal Frankenstein written so long ago so I am interested in reading his series named the same.

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traveler said...

This author has written amazing novels which are incomparable and unusual. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

He has achieved a great deal of success. Number 1 many times. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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Margie said...

I have to admit that I have never read any of his books. But this post makes me think I might have missed something! The storyline and the ghost story here sounds intriguing. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Linda Kish said...

I used to read all of his books then got away. This sounds like one of his wonderful books. Time to get back to reading his works.

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Linda Kish said...

I enjoyed reading The Darkest Evening of the Year.

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Ricki said...

I love Dean Koontz and would love to read his latest.
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windycindy said...

While watching the book trailer, the idea of visions in the mirror and
the statement that "Evil never dies",
really picqued my interest...
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windycindy said...

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windycindy said...

I would enjoy reading his book called
Fear Nothing about the boy with the light sensitivity problem. This disease has fascinated me as I have
watched and read about real cases.
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bison61 said...

I love his books. recreating in detail Blackwood’s crimes-sounds like a great book

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rubynreba said...

I love his books and mysteries are my favorite!
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rubynreba said...

I would like to read Darkness Under The Sun.
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holdenj said...

I think the premise of the 14 year old turning into a detective is interesting. Thanks for the info and chance to win.
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justpeachy36 said...

Please enter me for a chance to win this book. Dean Koontz is one of my favorite suspense and horror writers. This looks like a fantastic book.

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justpeachy36 said...

I love Dean's website, especially the section that tells about all the books he has written and the order those books in a series go and all that. My favorite is still Lightening.

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mamabunny13 said...

Believe it or not I have not read anything by Dean Koontz and I think it's about time!
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I would like to read his book "Odd Hours"
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heavenisabookstore said...

For someone who is slightly afraid of the dark, this would be a tough book to read before bedtime, but oh so worth it!! Sounds absolutely wonderful.

Laura H. said...

You can't go wrong with a Dean Koontz book! Sounds like this may be his best one yet. And I love ghost stories!!! Count me in!

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Laura H. said...

One of the first books I ever read by Dean Koontz was "Sole Survivor". It was the first book I stsayed up all night reading because I just couldn't make myself put it down.

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dag888888 said...

The trailer for this book is mysterious and just the right length and encouragement to read the novel!

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dag888888 said...

When Dean was starting out as a writer, his wife supported him!!!!

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MRWriter said...

I'm a big fan of Dean Koontz and would love to read this new book.

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MRWriter said...

I just finished The Husband and I highly recommend it.

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Carole Spring said...

I am a big fan of Dean Koontz. This book sounds like another one of his thrillers that will be hard to put down. I would love to read What The Night Knows. Thank you for the chance.
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I have read many of Dean Koontz's books. One of my favorites was Your Heart Belongs to Me.
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CherylS22 said...

I love to read Dean Koontz's books & this one looks like another great, creepy story.
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CherylS22 said...

I've read many Dean Koontz's books - "By The Light of The Moon" & "Watchers" to name a few.
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Sarah E said...

The book trailer is spooky! I'd like to win this book because I am a big fan of Dean Koontz's past novels.

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I found it interesting that twelve of the author's novels have risen to number one on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list.

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rbooth43 said...

WHAT THE NIGHT KNOWS sounds like a great mystery read!
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Mona said...

I own several books by Koontz but have yet to read one.
The story in this one sounds great and I would love to win.

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Mona said...

He has over 40,000 books even after letting go of some.

Really enjoyed his interviews -- great sense of humor.

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