Though technically of the mystery or thriller genres, the novels also feature the trappings of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Two theories widely shared on social media say american authors dean koontz and sylvia browne predicted the 20192020 coronavirus outbreak in 1981 and 2008, respectively. I have read all dean koontz books and my favourites are the ones with recurring characters, especially odd thomas. Australian associated press, a novel published in 1981 did not predict the 2019 coronavirus. His books are published in 38 languages and he has sold over 450 million copies to date. Dean has published over a hundred pieces of work to date, mostly of the suspensethriller genre that heavily involve science fiction. Being born on 9 july 1945, dean koontz is 74 years old as of todays date 8th may 2020. Did dean koontz really predict the coronavirus in his novel. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. A 1981 novel by horror writer dean koontz predicted the coronavirus outbreak, it has been claimed. Here is a complete list of dean koontzs books and writings under his name and all his pseudonyms by year. Dean koontz did not predict the coronavirus in a 1981 novel cnn.
An excerpt from selfproclaimed psychic sylvia brownes 2008 book, end of days, circulated online alongside koontzs. Dean koontz predicted 2019 coronavirus in 1981 novel. The eyes of darkness is a thriller novel by american writer dean koontz, released in 1981. The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read reedsy. Buried in the book the eyes of darkness, which revolves around a. Author dean koontz wrote a novel called the eyes of darkness, originally published in 1981, describing a killer virus that some claimed echoes the current coronavirus outbreak. Later, he went on to write more than a dozen sciencefiction novels. The first book quote is not from dean koontz, its taken from an entirely different book and different author. Was coronavirus predicted in a 1981 dean koontz novel. Mar 04, 2020 dean koontz wrote the eyes of darkness in 1981, describing the wuhan400 virus. Nov 07, 2019 dean koontz has signed on with amazon for the nameless series and five novels. This book published in 1981 eerily predicts the coronavirus.
From a top secret government laboratory come two genetically altered life forms. H ere is the complete list of books published by dean koontz, screenwriter, executive producer, and one of the most prolific writers in the genre of thrillers of the 80s and 90s dean koontz s novels were often found on the new york times best seller list, with 16 paperbacks and 14 hardcovers reaching the numberone spot. His first bestselling novel was the 1973 science fictionhorror, demon seed, which was also adapted into a movie. In 1981 he expanded and rewrote it and published it as how to write best selling fiction. A dean koontz novel released nearly 40 years ago is at the centre of online furore after it appeared to predict the deadly outbreak of coronavirus an excerpt from the. A theory widely shared on social media claims that american author dean koontz predicted the 20192020 coronavirus outbreak in 1981. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. Author dean koontz wrote a novel called the eyes of darkness, originally published in 1981, describing a killer virus that some claimed echoes the. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian. If you love dogs, children, thrillers, mysteries or just great writing, you will love this book.
This book picks up not long after the last book left off. Dean koontz going viral amid theories 1981 novel predicted. Though technically of the mystery or thriller genres, the novels also feature the trappings of horror, fantasy, and science fiction the first three books form a trilogy. It was filmed in france and italy and released in french. The eyes of darkness is a thriller written in the year 1981 by suspense author dean koontz. Author dean koontz is going viral amid wild conspiracies that he predicted the coronavirus almost 40 years ago, naming it after the chinese city where covid19 originated.
The fictional novel tells the story of a chinese military lab that creates a new virus to. The only mention of a virus is when wuhan400 is mentioned, one of the many projects being worked on at the place of employment by one characte. Dean koontz wrote a book in 1972 called writing popular fiction for writers digest books. Koontz early works much of koontzs early work was in the form of short fiction. There is a town in china named wuhan and they have a biohazard lab there. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. He is a superlative writer, and this early bookupdated by the authoris an example of his extraordinary talent. One of dean koontzs pen names was inspired by his dog, trixie koontz, a golden retriever, shown in many of his bookjacket photos. Dean koontz started his career in the year 1968 when he published his first novel, star quest. Koontz was taken with the charity while he was researching his novel midnight, a book which included a ccitrained dog, a black labrador retriever, named moose. Dean koontz did not predict the coronavirus in a 1981. In bestselling suspense author dean koontzs 1981 thriller the eyes of darkness, a virus to be used as a biological weapon is developed in wuhan, china. In 1980, he wrote his breakthrough novel, whispers, which sold over a million copies.
May 02, 2020 koontz wrote the mike tucker trilogy to pay tribute to one of his favorite authors, richard stark. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. Dean koontz has published many books and stories, including fiction, nonfiction. Currently, the coronavirus which originated in wuhan, china is. A dean koontz novel written in 1981 predicted the outbreak of the coronavirus. Dean koontzs novel eyes of darkness in 1981 coronavirus. How did dean koontz predict the wuhan virus in 1981. Koontzs status in the publishing world shifted drastically. A ccording to an online conspiracy theory, the american author dean koontz predicted the coronavirus outbreak in 1981. According to the sun daily, american author sylvia browne published a book in 2008 called end of days.
Posts featuring the cover of the eyes of darkness book and a page in which koontz allegedly describes the coronavirus in his novel have at least 39,000 shares and at least 2,000 retweets on twitter as of february 27, 2020. Author dean koontz eerily predicted the coronavirus outbreak in his 1981 thriller the eyes of darkness. The story is about an interplanetary war that destroys a universe. Author dean koontz wrote a novel called the eyes of darkness, originally published in 1981, describing a killer virus that some claimed echoes. Feb, 2020 in bestselling suspense author dean koontzs 1981 thriller the eyes of darkness, a virus to be used as a biological weapon is developed in wuhan, china, but humans end up contracting it. Unlike the largely plotdriven books that koontz had written up to this point. How to write best selling fiction by dean koontz gary. Koontz had been writing for a decade prior to demon seed, this book was his first bestseller. His books incorporate other genres, adding variety to each release. It was the first of over a dozen science fiction novels that followed. Dean koontzs first novel is star quest, and it was published in 1968. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy.
The other, a hybrid monster of a brutally violent nature. Introduction dean koontz wrote a book in 1972 called writing popular fiction for writers digest books. A dean koontz book from 1981 predicted coronavirus in. Mar 12, 2020 the eyes of darkness is a thriller written in the year 1981 by suspense author dean koontz. Few writers can combine great adventure and plot with excellent characterization. Mar, 2020 author dean koontz wrote a novel called the eyes of darkness, originally published in 1981, describing a killer virus that some claimed echoes the current coronavirus outbreak. However, in dean koontzs novel eyes of darkness in 1981, he writes about fortune telling and shot from twelve. Victor frankenstein brought his notorious creation to life, but a horrible turn of events forced him to abandon it and slip away from the public eye. This book is one of a number of 30 or so books that dean koontz wrote for cameo books early in his career under various pennames like linda mitchell or leonard chris, and one book he actually published under his own name bounce girl. Most importantly, koontz is doing some of the best work of his career right now with the jane hawk series, including the silent corner and the whispering room book three, the crooked staircase, is scheduled for a 2018 release. How to write best selling fiction by dean koontz gary david. In his spare time, he wrote his first novel, star quest, which was published in 1968.
Did authors dean koontz and sylvia browne really predict. Havent read a book for over 20 years more dean koontz please. This book is the only book that he actually published under his own name. Dean koontz novel mentions wuhan virus outbreak similar to. A dean koontz book from 1981 predicted coronavirus in bizarre. Trixie originally was a service dog with canine companions for independence cci, a charitable organization that provides service dogs for people with disabilities. And both are on the loosebestselling author dean koontz. When psychic sylvia browne wrote in a 2008 novel that a severe pneumonialike illness will spread throughout the globe around the year 2020 little did she know how eerily prophetic it might become. Dean koontz film adaptations 1977 the passengers aka the intruder 1979 video release this was adapted from the novel shattered, which koontz wrote under the name of k. A virus called wuhan400 causes outbreak in a dean koontz.
Yet, dean koontzs novel isnt the only book fueling conspiracy theories. This book is one of a number of 30 or so books that dean koontz wrote for cameo books in 1970 under various pennames like linda mitchell or gracie amber. He is a twenty year old man who lives in the california desert and works as a short order cook. Wuhan virus in 1981 dean koontz novel a coronavirus. Dean koontzs 1981 thriller about a deadly virus from wuhan is now. Lessons in joyful living in her name, and in 2005, koontz wrote a second book credited to trixie, christmas is good. I asked dean if he could write one, pseudonymously. One is a magnificent dog of astonishing intelligence. Dean writes with the ability to show the extremes of good and evil and the overwhelming power of love. Dean koontz, an american author, who wrote the eyes of darkness in 1981, received huge attention for predicting the coronavirus in his book where he describes the deadly virus as the wuhan 400. Mar 05, 2020 a ccording to an online conspiracy theory, the american author dean koontz predicted the coronavirus outbreak in 1981. Here are the 16 best dean koontz books of all time. Nick hinton, who posted the original shot, insisted, a dean koontz novel written in 1981 predicted the outbreak of the coronavirus.
If you think you know the legend, you know only half the truth. Predictions and prophecies about the end of the world. The books follow an fbi agent whose investigation into her husbands unlikely suicide leads her to a dark conspiracy involving. Koontz published his first book, star quest, a science fiction novel released as half of. Koontz went on to write over a dozen science fiction novels. Best dean koontz books meet your next favorite book. Twitter user nick hinton, who first posted a screenshot of the passage from the novel earlier this month, said. Mar 16, 2020 dean koontz, an american author, who wrote the eyes of darkness in 1981, received huge attention for predicting the coronavirus in his book where he describes the deadly virus as the wuhan 400. His novel the eyes of darkness made reference to a killer virus called. Dean koontz coronavirus stephen king is the most famous writer of horror novels. Buried in the book the eyes of darkness, which revolves around a grieving mother investigating. Dean koontzs frankenstein is the collective title of five novels cowritten by dean koontz. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels.
Dean koontz has signed on with amazon for the nameless series and five novels. This all seems rather normal, he has a girlfriend and several close friends. Posts featuring the cover of the eyes of darkness book. Dead and alive from the celebrated imagination of dean koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time. Dean koontzs 1981 thriller about a deadly virus from. In this book, he talks about a virus that was created by the chinese military lab located in wuhan. When readers first came across a biological weapon named wuhan400 in dean koontzs novel the eyes of darkness, we doubt anyone had the notion that the famous thriller author was. In 1979, dean koontz wrote a novel called whispers which catapulted him to the bestseller list.
Social media revives speculation that dean koontz novel. In the year 1968 dean koontz released his first novel titled. The coincidence between the books virus and the actual coronavirus outbreak is uncanny. Dean koontz is not the only author to predict the covid19 outbreak. Dean koontz wrote the eyes of darkness in 1981, describing the wuhan400 virus. Dean koontzs 1981 thriller about a deadly virus from wuhan. During a difficult childhood, books were his refuge, so he has devoted his life. His first formal recognition of success came with a hugo nomination for. Mar 05, 2020 a theory widely shared on social media claims that american author dean koontz predicted the 20192020 coronavirus outbreak in 1981. When he was a senior in college, dean koontz won an atlantic monthly fiction competition and has been writing ever since.
Odd thomas is the name of a fictional character created by dean koontz. Dean koontz is one of the worlds most prolific and bestselling writers, with more than 120 novels to his name. It was sad when the odd thomas series ended, so i looked forward to this new series with jane hawk. In 1981, author dean koontz published a novel about a biological weapon called wuhan400 that was designed to kill people but accidently gave a child psychic abilities koontz wrote that wuhan400 was developed in labs outside wuhan, china and was the perfect weapon it only affected people and couldnt survive outside a living human body for more than a minute.
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