Good nostalgia read from the mid 80's when some might argue saw Mr K on top form. The story is a mix of horror and fantasy with at it's heart a rather lovey dovey story of Travis Cornell and the virginal Nora Devon...and of course the cute little dog Einstein. Einsteen is part of a secret gov experiment and he can actually communicate with humans although we do have the rather farcical 200 page interlude of Einstein learning to reading and playing scrabble (I kid you not!) Having said that there are some strong characters as always in the writing of Dean Koontz which makes Watchers an enjoyable read. Of special mention is the somewhat despicable Arthur (do people really still call their kids Arthur?).....unfortunately his appearance in the story was much too brief and the equally adventurous hired hitman/assassin Vincent Nasco. I am not sure I would agree with the quotation on the front of this 2015 addition "Not just a master of our darkest dreams but also a literary juggler" but a good read still the same.............
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