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Ashley Bell
Ashley Bell | Dean R Koontz
#1 "NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY "BOOKPAGE" The must-read thriller of the year, for readers of dark psychological suspense and modern classics of mystery and adventure "The girl who said no to death." Bibi Blair is a fierce, funny, dauntless young woman whose doctor says she has one year to live. She replies, We ll see. Her sudden recovery astonishes medical science. An enigmatic woman convinces Bibi that she escaped death so that she can save someone else. Someone named Ashley Bell. But save her from what, from whom? And who is Ashley Bell? Where is she? Bibi s obsession with finding Ashley sends her on the run from threats both mystical and worldly, including a rich and charismatic cult leader with terrifying ambitions. Here is an eloquent, riveting, brilliantly paced story with an exhilarating heroine and a twisting, ingenious plot filled with staggering surprises. "Ashley Bell" is a new milestone in literary suspense from the long-acclaimed master. Praise for "Ashley Bell" A mind-bender filled with satisfying surprises. "People" (book of the week) [With] lyrical writing and compelling characters . . . Koontz stands alone, and this novel is a prime example of literary suspense. . . . One of his best. Associated Press Grabs you on page one and keeps you enthralled with ever widening loops of intrigue, spine-tingling plot twists, absorbing characters and emotional involvement . . . extraordinary. "Bookreporter" Heart-pounding and mind boggling . . . a rarity of a thriller one that asks big questions about life and destiny while succeeding in creating [an] eerie sense of reality. "Shelf Awareness" "" Strap in and hold on. . . . When a writer has managed to catch this kind of lightning in a bottle, every reader should experience the full jolt. "BookPage""
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Slajaunie
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💙❤️💙❤️ this book!!!!

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Valhalla
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Ok so far half way in

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NatalieR
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Pickpick

This is my favorite Dean Koontz novel to date! I‘ve read a lot of his books, granted not all of them. The MC is so likable and sweet. There is a storyline about family that is suspenseful and an incredible Koontz-style of mystery that had me wondering what the heck was going on?! (In the best of ways.) 5🌟#MountTBR

DHill Love love love this one! Excellent on audio, as well. 5y
Andrew65 I need to read some Dean Koontz Books. 5y
EH2018 That sky! 5y
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tracey38 Great picture! 5y
NatalieR @EH2018 Yes! A huge thunderstorm rolled in!! ⛈ 5y
NatalieR @tracey38 Thanks! 😊 5y
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tamaragrace
Ashley Bell: A Novel | Dean Koontz

Current read and love it

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NovelGirl82
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My power has gone out once and my internet is down, so I can‘t work. Might as well read! I finished up Wallis, now on to Ashley!

DHill I loved this on audio! 6y
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BookishGirl06
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This looks interesting. Time to find out tonight if I like it or not

DHill Listened to audio and loved it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 7y
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Primrose
Ashley Bell: A Novel | Dean Koontz
Mehso-so

This was a bit too descriptive for me. I like to imagine the plot as I read to try and involve myself in the book but there was just too many in this one. There‘s the saying that says show, not tell when it comes to writing (I think that‘s how it goes) but there was more telling than showing in this book. It felt like I was being told what I should be reading than throng engaged in the development of the story. I‘ll maybe give a second read & see

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Primrose
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📖Started this beauty today📖 😎😀🌌📚

RadicalReader @Forever.Enola.Grey how did you like this novel? 7y
Primrose @RadicalReader it was a bit too descriptive for me. I like to imagine the plot as I read to try and involve myself in the book but there was just too many in this one. There‘s the saying that says show, not tell when it comes to writing (I think that‘s how it goes) but there was more telling than showing in this book. It felt like I was being told what I should be reading than throng engaged in the development of the story. 7y
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Celeste57
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My #springbreak read while I was in college was generally a Dean Koontz book. I love how that man writes! #marchmadness

RadicalReader @Celeste57 I too cannot get enough of Dean Koontz books my other favorite is definitely John Mallerman two iconic writers if ever ones exist! 7y
Celeste57 @RadicalReader I've never heard of John Mallerman. I'll definitely look him up!! 7y
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artsychick79
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Currently reading.

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Gaelle2868
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Pickpick

I loved the journey in this one!

RadicalReader @Gaelle2868 I love the cover on this book. If the cover doesn‘t intrigue you from the mystical magical look on her face nothing will compelle you to get this book on to your TBR list quicker! 7y
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Blueberry
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Mehso-so

This was my first Dean Koontz book. As an author he has been highly recommended to me. It's about a wonderful, happy girl, named Bebe, who everyone loves. She gets brain cancer but it's not about her having cancer but more about a crazy trip she goes on to rescue a young girl named Ashley Bell which is clued into curing her. It was a pretty weird book but was all explained by the end (mostly).

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Blueberry
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Stating the obvious...never leave home without reading material. I am stuck in the airport for 5 1/2 more hours because my first flight arrived late and we had to be rebooked onto a later connecting flight.
But good news...Cranberry Bliss Bars are back!!!

NataliePatalie Your whole account might as well be "things I read while I was stuck waiting" ? 8y
Blueberry @NataliePatalie haha, you're right. Waiting for the tow truck, waiting in line at Taco Bell, waiting in a strange airport. 8y
RadicalReader @Blueberry when they tell you to plan ahead bringing books isn‘t an option, it‘s mandatory when it comes to bookish bookworms 7y
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PrezBookster
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My library book sale finds today! $2.50 well spent!!

Alfoster Love Dean Koontz! Met him at a book signing and he was SO gracious! Pic soon! 8y
Cupofjo @Alfoster I'm jealous! It's on my bucket list to meet him one day! I love his books and his personality!! My collection is only 50+ strong so far, but the hunt is always on!! 8y
Alfoster @Cupofjo I think he doesn't go far from San Diego (at least then:). We asked if he'd come speak at our local high school but he said his publisher keeps him on a strict writing schedule. Well, guess he needs to make $. 8y
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PrezBookster @Alfoster That is so awesome!!! Jealous!! 8y
Cupofjo @Alfoster ah, well, getting to San Diego wouldn't be impossible for me (I'm in AZ) but would need some planning! And have you seen his house?! How strict does he really have to be? Lol 8y
Cupofjo @PrezBookster it's a good read, you should like it! 8y
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Bookish.Leftist.Auntie
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Mehso-so

A bit disappointed, to be honest. I actually hate to admit to it, being an avid fan of Dean Koontz for so long. It's OK though, I still have tons of titles I can recommend by Dean!

RadicalReader @SheliaMejia what are your top favorite Koontz books? 7y
Bookish.Leftist.Auntie From the Corner of His Eye and Watchers are probably my two favorites. 7y
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MrBook
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Reading Space #3. It's an amazing spot to read in that it tends to remain cool even on hotter days thanks to the overhanging foliage's protection. Squirrel and chipmunk chittering, birds chirping, deer swooshing through the underbrush, leaf rustlings, make up the background music. Love my rocker. 😊

Laura317 Reminds me a bit of our house. I love being I the woods. 8y
LauraBrook Wow, just gorgeous. Are you and @BookBabe taking roommates? 😉😉😉 8y
LauraBeth Beautiful - and if those are screens and not windows, my cats would like to come and rip them up for y'all 😺 8y
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Onceuponatime How perfect! 8y
marixa Lovely! 8y
SarahKat84 That looks pretty idyllic to me. Reminds me that I miss trees. I need to visit Portland again soon 8y
MrBook @Laura317 Glad you have a house like ours! 😊👍🏻 8y
MrBook @Onceuponatime @marixa Thank you! @LauraBeth lol, Coale isn't allowed on the back porch with its screens 😼. 8y
MrBook @LauraBrook Our spare room isn't ready quite yet, lol, but we may use it as an air b'n b in the future. We already have several artists and authors who want to stay with us if we decide to do that 😁! 8y
MrBook @SarahKat84 Nothing beats the peaceful forest 😊. 8y
amywithbooks I haven't read Dean Koontz in so long- will need to check this one out!! 8y
Laura317 @LauraBrook Come down! 😀 We will sit and read on the screened porch, drink coffee, tea(or wine) and watch listen to the hawks fuss in the treetops. 8y
Laura317 @MrBook We are lucky people, aren't we? 8y
Jillsandypants That looks amazing! 8y
MrBook @avgeyer Enjoy! He's got so many, lol 8y
MrBook @Laura317 Sounds good 😊👍🏻! We are lucky indeed. 8y
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InkyZebra
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This was my former reading companion! Sadly she crossed Rainbow Bridge last month. She was my shadow and loved to curl up by me while I read 🐾 #24in48 #readathon @Litsy

RadicalReader @InkyZebra if that face doesn‘t scream “ are you going to read another book? Are you?! Are you?! Are you?” Nothing would spark your interest in picking up incredible books 7y
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InkyZebra
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Never a dull moment with Dean Koontz! Will Bibi Blair find Ashley Bell in time to save her life? #24in48

InkyZebra So glad I read this! It was a very unusual and interesting read. 8y
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MrBook
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What do I do in a waiting room? Reeeaaad, of course! That's why I was christened MrBook, after all 😎😉👍🏻. This book is pretty good so far; about half-way through.

MyBookLife Oh, it's been a while since I read Dean Koontz, should pick him up soon again! 8y
Pandalibrarian I liked this one, too. A bit different from the Odd Thomas series but really good! 8y
MrBook @Pandalibrarian 😁👍🏻 8y
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Suzze I bought that when it came out and it's still on the shelf. I await your feelings on it. 😀 8y
Cupofjo Oh, MrBook! 😊 Dean Koontz is my all time fav! 8y
ElectivelyPaige I've been wanting to read this for a while now. Sounds so good! 8y
cariashley I can't believe this is a book, it's my porn star name!! You know, middle name + street you grew up on?? No one?! 🤐 8y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @cariashley LOL! I remember that back in the day! Guess this book is for you! 8y
TNbooklover66 I really liked this one. 8y
MrBook @Cupofjo This is my first Koontz book! Going to read "Phantoms" 8y
MrBook @MyBookLife If you're looking for the lighter read, he seems am a perfect author for such. 8y
MrBook @Suzze @ElectivelyPaige I'll let you know! 😊👍🏻 8y
MrBook @TNbooklover66 I'm enjoying it as well 😊👍🏻. 8y
Books4brittany @MrBook you've never read other Dean Koontz novels?! Go for Whispers. Holy crap that book was phenomenal. I wasn't a fan of his Odd Thomas series, but I definitely enjoy his suspense/horror books 8y
Cupofjo @MrBook omg! Wow! I have a list of awesomeness from him you should read, but phantoms and whispers are top!! You won't be disappointed!! I have 40+ books of his in my collection so far... 8y
Suzze @cariashley LOL. That must have made you laugh when the book came out. Mine is Catherine Steel. Sounds more like a spy name. 8y
MrBook @Books4brittany @Cupofjo Glad to hear the praise for Koontz! Now I'm really looking forward to more of his books 😁. 8y
Reagan Phantoms is great, I would highly recommend Mr. Murder after that. 8y
MrBook @Rjanke Thank you for your insight! 😊 8y
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MrBook
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An interesting quote to set the measure of the book. I like it!

LauraBeth Beautiful 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled That made me smile - I like it 8y
PrezBookster I was wondering how good this book is! 8y
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MrBook @PrezBookster It's alright so far. I'll definitely finish it, but I don't know if I'd give it two thumbs up; then again, I'm only a quarter through it, lol. 8y
PrezBookster @MrBook well I'll keep an eye out for your final review! Sometimes I don't like a book until I'm almost finished! 8y
MrBook @PrezBookster Same here! 😊👍🏻 8y
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Pickpick

Well this book was all over the place! From surfers to dogs to cancer to psychics to Hitler and the Holocaust to mean teachers, this took me on a wild ride! I found it intriguing when all was said and done.

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Can you be who you truly are if you don't incorporate all parts of the self?

BookishMarginalia So many ill-formed people walking around... 8y
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How very fitting for the world today 😔

WanderingBookaneer I'll wait for your official review before adding this one to my TBR pile. 8y
gibblr Good idea since I still don't know how I feel!! 8y
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Celly84
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Next up... 📚

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Abby2
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Abby2 So weird and I love it! 8y
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Lousbooks
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Can not get enough if this book..... rain ir shine it is alwasy with me!!!

djm001 That is an amazing view. Perfect place to read. 9y
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honeyybun
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This is what I'm currently reading! It's my first Dean Koontz book and I'm impressed so far, slowly working my way through due to work commitments, I wonder how it ends???

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