Intensity: A Novel

Written by Dean Koontz

Narrated by Frankie Corzo

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Past midnight, Chyna Shepard, twenty-six, gazes out a moonlit window, unable to sleep on her first night in the Napa Valley home of her best friend’s family. Instinct proves reliable. A murderous sociopath, Edgler Foreman Vess, has entered the house, intent on killing everyone inside. A self-proclaimed “homicidal adventurer,” Vess lives only to satisfy all appetites as they arise, to immerse himself in sensation, to live without fear, remorse, or limits, to live with intensity. Chyna is trapped in his deadly orbit.

Chyna is a survivor, toughened by a lifelong struggle for safety and self-respect. Now she will be tested as never before. At first her sole aim is to get out alive—until, by chance, she learns the identity of Vess’s next intended victim, a faraway innocent only she can save. Driven by a newly discovered thirst for meaning beyond mere self-preservation, Chyna musters every inner resource she has to save an endangered girl . . . as moment by moment, the terrifying threat of Edgler Foreman Vess intensifies.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: May 22, 2018
• ISBN: 9781543698688

Dean Koontz

Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 500 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 Elsa, in southern California. Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 500 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 Elsa, in southern California.

[Teresa Treadwell Hanson · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This is one of the most boring books I’ve ever listened to. I’m on chapter 7 and still waiting for something intense and exciting to happen. Maybe it’s because I’ve listened to so many other Dean Koontz and Stephen King books this just isn’t scary or intense enough for me.

[PenguinmoonstudiosGM · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This left me a little flat. Great characters, but the ending could have been developed more. I wanted more interaction between the wonderfully creepy bad-guy and the girls. Amd if I hear "untouched and alive" again, I'll scream. Did the audiobook, and wasn't a fan of the reader... too flat.

[mike purdy · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Not his best but moved along well. Too much inner guilt.

[Mariana Adams · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Wow. This is a long, drawn out book. It seema like there is a minimum word count in order to be considered a book. Way, way too many descriptive words that go far beyond the need of describing the scene. The analogies— my god there are so many analogies.

I couldnt make it past the third chapter in this book.

[Jim · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another awesome story from Dean Koontz. You should read it

[Cilica · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I found this book a bit long winded the first 2/3 of the novel. I got through it fine and liked the characters and story. I wanted in-depth details in the last chapters about the youngest Sherif aka killer. Also about Ariel's healing. I wanted more in the last two chapters.

Something was off about the narration production.

[ZOHARcanada · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing read! It's really riveting! Very intense! Highly recommended! Nail-biting suspense! My favourite thriller novel that I've ever read.

[jason · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It’s the perfect cat and mouse game between two people who are complete opposites, yet not so different. If it’s your first time reading it, it keeps you tensed up. I haven’t seen the movie for it, but High Tension is almost identical to it, with that infamous twist. Truly a great read.

[Judy Spezzano Barnum · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Grippingly intense! I appreciated that the author didn’t describe different events and efforts unrealistically easy. It gave the story believability .

[Dana Kraemer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The title of this book was perfect. The events were intense.

[Gabriel Wright · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is aptly named. There was not a time in this book where I didn't feel at least uneasy. It was a page turner. There were a couple of issues that I had with the way that one character speaks to the other (trying not to spoil anything!), but other than that pretty minor critique it was an intense, well written book

[Clare Kagan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Perfect title that’s all I’ll say. You’ll just have to read it yourself

[DaNeen Wyche · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The book was great because it was written by a great author. I have read the great majority of his Nov rek is snd I still love his work. I have read this novel several times over the years . I enjoy listening to the novel as well as reading the authors works. Thank you for being such a prolific author.

[Luke B · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This book was boring. It felt so superficial and processed.

[Bluestreak12 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Pretty graphically violent for my taste, but still good enough to finish

[Ronald Klug · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I've always loved Dean Koontz and this audiobook was riveting and at the end touching. It's an older title but if you haven't read it I highly recommend it.

[Teesha Fogelsanger · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Boring!!!!!!! I read this because it was highly recommended by a group I belong to. People said it was extremely scary. Not only was it not scary, there was very little action. The book is so long only because every move someone made was about 5 pages of details.

[Betsy Foster · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Kinda drags and gets boring in the middle. Otherwise okay.

[James Lemondine · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Frightening and gobsmacking. Vivid. It refreshed my attention to the present moment. Frankie is amazing.

[Rose Watson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend.

[Randy · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Decent story with many intense moments. I found it to be quite long winded and predictable. Not a fan of the narrator. Give it a try though.

[Michelle Wild · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My favorite book ever! I did the audio version. Got pulled over since I got so into it I started speeding... Just be careful and enjoy!

[Amber Gravert · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Kept me interested and was so descriptive. Would recommend this.

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

I find Koontz's books can be hit or miss at times, but when it's a hit, it's a grand slam.

[Yolanda Contreras · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

First book I’ve read by this author. Crazy story. I like it.

[Kim Marsh · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It's been years since I have read Dean Kountz. This was a good story, but geez! ... it was so freaking wordy! I don't even know how to explain how UNNECESSARY ALOT of the monolog, dialog was. Someone said it was like he was trying to fulfill a certain number of words - I agree!

[Rebecca Wulff · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Definitely kept me on the edge of my seat!

[Savage. .sushi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So suspenseful I couldn’t stop listening. Great great great!

[Barb L · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great story. The narrator was a bit monotone. Enjoyed this my first Dean Koontz book.

[Jessica January · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book held my attention all the way through. Frustrating with all the twists and turns but one of the best stories I've listened to lately.