I am a fan of Koontz books, so I am used to the sometimes frantic tempo he can employ in his stories. The Silent Corner was a bit too frantic to keep my interest. The main character never became sympathetic, I knew too little about her personality, only what was driving her on her quest. The characters that were introduced to help her along were never fully realized. They were too fleetingly included, which I realize was done purposely. The main character, Jane, was supposed to be on her own, on the lam, running from bad guys. No one was safe, she didn't want to pull anyone into her hunt for "the truth." The downside to this was never getting attached to any of the characters, I wasn't invested in the plot or in finding out what the "truth" was. Disappointing, I found myself skimming through chapters to get to the good parts.

Have been reading this author for years and and never ceases to amaze me with his book. A page turner for sure. An author that takes the good with the evil and it all comes to an end on the last few pages.

A real page turner couldn't put it down,the characters are well developed and the plot moves along nicely

This is a total disappointment-Dean Koontz really hasn't had a great book in years, and this latest book is so over-written, cliched and ridiculous, that it's a total mess. A complete waste of time.

A conspiracy story to top all conspiracy stories

First off, I would have rated this story 4 1/2 stars if I could have. The only reason for that was I got to the very end of this book before finding out it is book#1 in the Jane Hawk series. I was happy thinking this was a standalone book because I tend to get tired of series books. Most don't hold up the forward momentum from the first book. Also, all my questions didn't get answered by the end of the book (crying like the big baby I am).

To the good parts - all the rest of the book. I felt like I was back reading one of Koontz's first books, like WATCHERS, which made me fall in love with this author so many years ago.

Jane Hawk is one bad**s tough female protagonist. She is a Marine widow, her Colonel husband having committed suicide just a few months back. Jane doesn't believe he would killed himself, leaving her and their son behind to pick up the pieces. So she starts investigating and finds that unexplained suicides are on an upswing across the country and, as she delves into the whys, her and her son are threatened. And she, in no way, shape, or form, is going to stand for that.

Loved the character of Jane Hawk. I loved the storyline. I loved the ebb and flow of Koontz's prose. I've been disappointed with quite a few of his newest books but not this one. THE SILENT CORNER gets everything right.

I received this book from Bantam Books through Net Galley and through the Amazon VINE program in exchange for my unbiased review.

Wow did I love this book. Great main character . I just loved everything about her and this story. I can't wait to read more!

The start of an amazing new series with FBI agent Jane Hawkes seeking to find out why her husband committed suicide. She uncovers an inconceivably evil conspiracy to use nanotechnology to control the thoughts and behaviors of others. Incredible writing, believable characters and fast paced action. Highly Recommended

Another dazzling psychological thriller from Dean Koontz. A deeply disturbing vision of the misuse of technology at its worst. When the rate of suicide skyrockets among brilliant ethical scientists and politicians with no history of mental or emotional issues, and one of them is her husband, F.B.I. agent Jane Hawk knows something is terribly wrong, but what? After her son is threatened, she goes rogue to find out what the dark secret really is. And it's worse than she could have imagined. She is soon embroiled in human trafficking, mind control and murder by suicide so deeply that she may not survive it. And will the F.B.I. come out unscathed by those who would rule the world? It's the stuff that nightmares are made of, while the possibilities are all too real. It gets in your head and won't stop nagging you with its creepy questions.

The Silent Corner is a techno thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Jane Hawk is a rogue FBI agent and you have a mad scientist. This book is well written and the characters will make you want to be them. I would recommend everyone pick up this book and read it.

Another great Koontz book!

It's been a long while since I've read any Koontz books, but even though his books aren't in my usual genre, I always love them. The characters, action, plot are all so well drawn that I always fall into his world, and come out at the end wondering how I've never noticed what an evil place this world is.

I highly recommend this book!

Disclaimer: I received a free copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A fantastic start to a great new series. Koontz is a great storyteller and this thriller is no exception. I look forward to future adventures of Jane Hawk!

Wow! I simply could not put The Silent Corner down. It is 3:52 AM, and I just finished it. Jane Hawk is one tough, determined woman. The plot is fast-paced, intriguing, and terrifying in that it could be (or might be) true. I can't help but wonder in what direction the next book in this series will go.

Well! Holy cow. This was so not what I'd expected. I've been a Dean Koontz fan for years. I love his scary, eerie, supernatural writing. This was not that!

What it was, was fabulous. So different from anything else I've ever read of his. It was slow moving, very wordy, but oh the words were magic. They put me right in the story, on the run with Jane Hawk as she sets out to find out why her husband killed himself. And in the process puts her own life in danger. It was a fascinating journey and one I can't wait to continue in the next installment of this series. I'm thrilled to have a new Dean Koontz series to read again. And this was one absolutely delicious first course! Bring on the rest of the feast.

I highly recommend this one to Dean Koontz fans and newcomers alike. Both will love this twisty, awesome thriller.

Jane Hawk is on a mission to discover why the suicide rate is steadily creeping upward. Her husband went from being his usual happy self to killing himself in just a matter of minutes and Jane knows that there are dark forces out there that made him do it. I could not put this book down. The action is intense in every chapter that you just keep turning the pages to see what happens next. The heroine, Jane Hawk, is one you want to rally behind and worry about whenever evil gets too close to her. I definitely recommend this book!

THE SILENT CORNER BY DEAN KOONTZ: is the latest thrill ride from the master of suspense. I could not put it down. The fast pace of the novel kept me coming back for more. Strong main character & action that just does not stop.

I have been a Dean Koontz fan for decades and Mr Koontz very rarely fails me when it comes to page turning books. THE SILENT CORNER is no exception.

Jane Hawk is on the run, FBI agent, widow and scared to death. They say her husband committed suicide but did he? She knows he didnt. She knows he was murdered and it isnt just her husband. Jane is trying to find answers before THEY come and shut her up permanently.

Dont miss this one folks. Dean Koontz has done it again!

i received this book free from netgalley in exchange for a open and honest review.

I am so upset Amazon will not let me post my review on this book yet... this book proves that after all these years b the man still has the touch I remember all of his books and have always looked out for anything he put out, no easy feat before the internet...it just recently came to my attention he had a pen name he wrote under. My whole life has been a lie. I am now going to have to track down all those books... Well at least the task will be pleasant. This book is written with precision and the ease of a master, skilled and at peace and comfortable with his self. Crafted superbly, as usual!

Couldn't put this book down. Fast paced and well written. Highly recommend this book.

Intense and absolutely riveting. The storyline is eerily plausible in today's society, which only heightens the suspense. Eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.

Jane, an FBI agent, goes rogue when she suspects her husband's suicide was anything but that. As is to be expected of any book by Koontz, this one is action packed and full of unexpected reveals. While it is similar to other Koontz books, this one takes on a bit of a more realistic air, as the circumstances of the situations are very possibly realistic within the tech world that we live. Our protagonist, Jane, is a widowed FBI agent, and the proud mother of a little boy, one she will protect from the evils that took her husband. When her son is threatened, she'll do what she needs to keep him safe, even if it means a trip to the other side of the law. When she goes to "the silent corner" we are made aware of how much our every move is tracked in today's world. We are not paranoid, we are being watched.

The ending is not an ending at all. This clearly will be the beginning of another Koontz series, one that I will await with anticipation.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in order to provide this unbiased review.

The Silent Corner is the first novel in the Jane Hawk series. Jane Hawk, a brilliant FBI agent, has lost her husband from a suicide. Other than a very çryptic and bizarre note, there were no signs of depression. This forces Jane to begin investigating other suicides of happy, successful people. Her actions puts her and her sweet five year old son, Travis, in mortal danger. She isn't sure who she can trust.

Dean Koontz has written a riveting tale of suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. This is definitely one of those books that will keep you up at night. I hated to see it end and I cannot wait for the next installment.