Darkness Under the Sun

Written by Dean Koontz

Narrated by Steven Weber

The chilling account of a pivotal encounter between innocence and ultimate malice, Darkness Under the Sun is the perfect read for Halloween—or for any haunted night—and reveals a secret, fateful turning point in the career of Alton Turner Blackwood, the killer at the dark heart of What the Night Knows, the forthcoming novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz.

There once was a killer who knew the night, its secrets and rhythms. How to hide within its shadows. When to hunt.
He roamed from town to town, city to city, choosing his prey for their beauty and innocence. His cruelties were infinite, his humanity long since forfeit. But still . . . he had not yet discovered how to make his special mark among monsters, how to come fully alive as Death.
This is the story of how he learned those things, and of what we might do to ensure that he does not visit us.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Oct 18, 2011
• ISBN: 9781455808083

Dean Koontz

Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and lives with his wife Gerda and their dog Anna in southern California.

Reviews for Darkness Under the Sun

[Terry Hill · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent ending to the tale. The reader did a very good job

[Jason Turno · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Maybe Koontz should stick to short stories. This is the best thing I've read from him in a long time

[Rlynoyb · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great narration, a good short story, probably better than the book it is a prequel to. It introduces us to the most evil character ever created by Dean Koontz.

[frankerrington · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm a horror fan. Richard Layman, Jack Ketchum, Steven King, Tim Lebbon and the list goes on. But I just want to say, no story I've read this year has reached out and grabbed me like this Novella from Dean Koontz. The pacing is rapid,, the suspence is chilling and although you know something's not right about Mr. Blackwood, it's not exactly what you thought. The perfect prequel to Dean's upcoming Novel "What the Night Know". I am so looking forward to this one.

[heptonj · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was an excellent little read. A scary trip through the whole of Howie's life in a short novella. When Howie meets Alton Turner Blackwood little did he know what havoc he would wreak upon the young boy's life. First, Blackwood targets Howie's Mum and sister but Howie arrives and saves them. However, he must make a choice of whether to protect his family or tell the police when Alton tells him they will be left alone if he keeps quiet. Howie makes his choice with devastating consequences

[scott Newbry · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great story. Great message. Strong feelings from a bullied boy. Now a man.

[djgreg40 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent novella. About the end of a certain kind of innocence and a great teaser for his upcoming novel. Cant wait to read it when it is available.