This is book 5 of the Jane Hawk series. And as most everyone is aware it will be the last in the series. I’m a relative newcomer to Dean Koontz’s work - this being my only exposure to his writing. And while I’ve found it entertaining, it’s been a bit of a roller coaster for me. There were some books in the series that I thoroughly enjoyed, leaving me breathless. While others seemed lacking, and more or less just a filler to the installment.

The last book, The Night Window didn’t hold the excitement throughout that I’d hoped it would. I was hoping for something a bit different from previous books and I just didn’t feel it.

But… The final 20% had me hooked! I couldn’t wait to see how Dean Koontz was going to wrap up this highly successful series! Well done!!

I continue to love Bernie Riggowitz and Cornell Jasperson! My two favorite characters of the series! I will indeed miss them both!💖

I will now be watching for perhaps the start to a new series from Mr. Koontz.... I’m ready!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group Ballantine and Dean Koontz for an ARC to read in exchange for an honest review

The Night Window is the Fifth and final installment in author Dean Koontz Jane Hawk Series. Jane's fight with the Techno Arcadian's comes to an end with some very interesting twists and surprises. Nicknamed "The Beautiful Monster", found guilty of treason and murder, Former FBI Agent Jane Hawk is at the end of her rope with very little help and a road that is just as terrifying as one can imagine when you have massive parts of the government, media, and others telling everyone what a delusional and dangerous person Jane really is.

Never mind that Jane's husband Nick was killed by the Arcadian's. Never mind that she's found a network of Techno Arcadian's who have used a so called Hamlet list to remove anyone they believe is dangerous to their Utopia. Never mind that her 5 year old son Travis is in harm's way and has been threatened with all sorts of violence, torture, and other things that one can't imagine in a so called civilized society. Never mind the fact that thousands of people have been intentionally murdered and thousands of other people have been "adjusted" by a conspiracy of unprecedented proportions that would like to murder up to 200,000 more people so that they can control the world.

But, now, Jane might have an prayer of actually bringing down the entire Deep State with the help of Vikram Ragnekar a former colleague of Jane's at the FBI. A colleague who used his own unique skill set to begin collecting evidence that could exonerate Jane once and for all. Vikram puts his life on the line when he decides to help Jane and come up with a plan to bring the entire conspiracy down. One could say that this is a more hopeful story that what readers of the first four books discovered. There are more characters like Vikram, Bernie, Cornell, and Thomas Buckle who must face life or death at the hands of the man who is the most responsible for what the Techno Arcadian's have done to so many innocent people.

In fairness, I would not recommend that readers jump in to the series with this book, without understanding the trials and tribulations that Jane, her son, her friends, and those like Bernie and Cornell have had to face just for knowing Jane, and offering her aid and comfort. The major question that remains as the story opens is if can Jane get the proof to someone who will believe her and can she escape with her life that has been torn asunder. I find it interesting that Vikram is the one who uses the comparison of the Invasion of the Body snatchers for those who have been implanted with mind controlling nano technology. It is fair to say that Koontz once against uses vile villains to tell his story. They are absolutely dreadful and represent the darkest of what humankind has to offer.

The Jane Hawk series has the finest prose I have encountered, and this book is no exception. Whether describing violent actions or expressing deep philosophy, the style of writing is perfect for the task and supportive of the story. The usual unique characters are in the story, and a couple of new special characters add spice to this episode. Death and danger follow Jane and al those who try to help her. Yet, the mood of the general public concerning her is changing, and help sometimes arrives in unusual circumstances. This book appears to end the Jane Hawk story, so be sure to read the others first.

The Night Window
Jane Hawk #5

Jane Hawk risks everything to take down an immense societal conspiracy, and bring this series to a dramatic conclusion.

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SUMMARY
Ex-FBI agent Jane Hawk’s war against the Techno Arcadians conspirators come to a stunning conclusion in this fifth novel, THE NIGHT WINDOW. A computer hacker armed with “back doors” into government data bases joins efforts with Jane to identify members of the conspiracy and those people across the nation who have been “adjusted” with nanobots. The two of them gamble everything to stop the madness overtaking the country. The architect behind the conspiracy, is a monstrous billionaire facing a red-silk madness all his own, while chasing a young movie director across his snow-covered ranch in Colorado. Two brutal members of the Arcadian revolution, well-equipped by Homeland Security, are on the heels of the computer hacker, who stole millions from nine different government agencies, While trying to extinguish the conspiracy and evade capture Jane biggest fear is that her 5-year-old son Travis, who is in Arizona and guarded by an octogenarian and a gentle millionaire ladened with personality disorders, is in jeopardy.

REVIEW
Jane Hawk is a fabulously strong female character, who comes alive on the pages of The Night Window for a dramatic conclusion. I will miss her intelligent and thoughtful character and am delighted to see that at least the first book in this series, The Silent Corner, was optioned for television. In The Night Window, Vikram, the computer hacker is a new addition to the series and is a particularly endearing character.

The chapters are pleasantly short and each is told from one of several alternating perspectives. THE NIGHT WINDOW is creative and dramatic and DEAN KOONTZ’s writing is both haunting and action-packed. The plot is crowded with amazingly unique and well-developed characters. Some you’ll love, and some, you’ll love to hate. As it should be. It’s a contemporary thriller, and while it’s sad to see a series with a fabulous female character come to an end, it’s time. And the ending was...well, you’ll just have to read it!

Thanks to Netgalley, Bantam, and Dean Koontz for an advance reading copy of this book in exchange for a honest review. Other Koontz books in this series include The Silent Corner, The Whispering Room, The Forbidden Door and The Crooked Staircase.

Publisher Bantam
Published May 14, 2019
Review www.bluestockingreviews.com

Dean Koontz never disappoints!!! Awesome conclusion to the Jane Hawk series. I have to admit, I did not want it to end. I love all his books. Absolutely enjoyed this series!!
5 stars!!

Dean Koontz has been one of my favorite authors since I first read one of his books in 2011. I always trust him to wrap up a story well, but I will admit, I was a bit worried about this conclusion.

Through the first four books, Jane had faced one perilous adventure after another. When they said that the Arcadian thread of the series was going to be wrapped up in book five, I wondered how he would make this work. I shouldn't have worried. This was fantastic.

This is my favorite book of the series, wrapping things together so well that the end left me satisfied and happy. It wasn't a happy ending for everyone, but it made sense and there was hope for many. A beautiful conclusion to a beautiful series. It was disturbing at times, but mainly in how real it seemed. A decade or two ago this may have seemed farfetched, but now it almost seems inevitable. I hope that when, not if, people try to take over my mind, I fight like Jane did.

If you have read the previous books in this series, then I think you are in for a treat with this one. If you have not--well then, now is as good a time as any to get started.

An awesome, thrilling finale to the Jane Hawk series. Dean Koontz this has been an outstanding series! You do need to read this series from the beginning though - I don't think you could pick up this final book and easily figure out what has happened. Action-packed and full of tension - I couldn't put this one down. I agree with the quote: "Jane Hawk is arguably the best character Koontz has created. Simply put, wow."--Associated Press. I'd give the series a 5-star rating. The mind-control theme is really interesting and Jane Hawk makes a great heroine.

Many thanks to Dean Koontz and Random House Publishing, Ballantine, Bantam through Netgalley for an advance copy.

Finishing this book brought back feelings similar to those I had after reading the last book in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series: I didn't want the journey to end, but I wanted the journey to end. I'm not sure this is the last we'll see of rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk, actually, but if it really does mark the end of this series, it brings a bang-up ending to her battle against mind-controlling powers-that-be who killed her beloved husband and threatened the very existence of society as we know it.

It's been a heck of a ride - this is the fifth book in the series - each and every one a winner in my book (in order, The Silent Corner, The Whispering Room, The Crooked Staircase and The Forbidden Door). I will say, though, that while the books do stand alone, each builds on its predecessors, so I strongly recommend starting at the beginning if you're new to the series and want to maximize enjoyment thereof.

At the heart of the adventures is a secret but ever-expanding group called the Arcadians, who use implanted nanotechnology to infiltrate the minds of their victims and control their words and actions (and I won't even get into all the things they do to torture people). By this time, a large number of humans all over the country have been "adjusted," as the process is called - and it's been next to impossible to determine who's been infected (and thus, who can be trusted). Jane is determined to bring the group down, but in the process she's had to go to monumental lengths to avoid capture and hide her precious young son in the hope of keeping him safe. She's had a rough time of it in the preceding books, but so far both she and Travis - he with more than a little help from her friends - have eluded capture.

But it's getting much harder; at every twist, turn and corner are cameras loaded with face-recognition software that renders disguises like wigs and make-up virtually useless. Behind every stranger lurks the possibility of an Arcadian or a person whose mind is being controlled by them. As this story begins, Jane is researching mega-billionaire Warwick Hollister, who may be at the top of the ringleader chain. Meanwhile, oblivious to Jane's investigation, the egomaniacal Hollister is entertaining his twisted side by playing catch-and-don't-release in the snow with a terrified victim.

A few chases and near-misses later, Jane hooks up with FBI guy Vikram Rangnekar, a computer nerd with a larger-than-life crush on Jane. Young Travis, too, is facing unforeseen danger; it seems someone with an eye on a big payday has stumbled upon the boy and his identity. Jane's Spidey senses tell her he's in danger - but can she find a way to save him without losing them both (literally and figuratively)?

Don't expect me to answer; you'll just have to read it for yourself. At this point, there's nothing left for me to say except thank you to the author for an exciting series and the publisher, via NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy. Over and out!

Another terrific book from Dean Koontz. How he does it so prolifically is remarkable. This was a wonderful, well done conclusion to the Jane Hawk series and I fully appreciated every moment. Thank you again for another well done thriller!

#TheNightWindow #NetGalley

No surprise, another amazing contribution by Dean Koontz. This book did not disappoint for the usual. This book was not predictable. I really enjoyed the story. I really felt like I had to continue to try and guess the characters next moves. I read the entire book in two sittings. Also a very easy read.

The Night Window is the final book in the Jane Hawk series. Dean Koontz delivers the perfect conclusion to this series. I recommend reading other books in this series to better appreciate the characters. Koontz provides plenty of suspense and even some laugh out loud moments in The Night Window.

Jane Hawk has set traps. She has been separated from the ones she loves. And she has discovered the true meaning of an ally. One who she can trust with her son's life, and one who will stand next to her in the battle to take down the Techno Arcadians. Their nuero-web science has continued to thrive under the cover of a pyramid of influence. Well-placed people in government, military, and media are a phone call away to advance the plan to cull the world's population of influencers, ones who might be able to sway the masses to free thinking.

The Night Window introduces four new villains at different levels of the Arcadian ladder. All have a hateful backstory and use their sadistic greed as motivation to hunt Jane. There's not much change in her character, but the plot is far from finished. Los Angeles ans the American Southwest is home to all sorts of fireballs and zombie servants of the 'rebellion.' And it is up to Jane to fight back and expose the conspiracy. She fights back and does it with the vengeful style that we have come to know and love.

I really enjoyed this series and thought that this addition to the arc was the most satisfying. Jane puts it all on the line and has one friend who is fleshed out and truly gets her purpose. The twists, especially the ending, are satisfying, and as with all of Koontz's writing the details are where he wins. The guns, the gadgets, and the science. Sure, it's outlandish at times, but it's fun!

A series that ranks up there with any thrill-ride I've read. Start at The Silent Corner and work your way to this fantastic finish.

4.5 out of 5 stars.

Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons!

To say that I have enjoyed the Jane Hawk series is an understatement. Every book has left me exhilarated and with such excitement that I immediately went to the next book to see what would happen. Dean Koontz has taken the crime thriller and turned it upside down. Espionage, secret societies, rogue FBI agents, and adrenaline-fired action have left me breathless. I have recommended every book to my readers and to friends and family. Now the series wraps up on May 14, 2019. I was fortunate enough to receive an early copy thanks to Dean Koontz, Netgalley, and Penguin Random House. After all this time I was treated to a finale unlike any that I could have ever expected.

The Night Window is written by Dean Koontz, and it is published by Bantam Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. In this final installment of the widely popular thriller series, Jane Hawk is closer to her goal and ready to strike. After narrowly escaping the cabal known as the Techno Arcadians with her five year old son, Travis, Jane is visited by a hacker friend from the FBI. He has managed to gain access of all of the government's websites via back doors into their systems, and has managed to uncover enough damaging information to deal a considerable hit to the Arcadians' plans. This information, with Jane's accrued evidence, will sink the Arcadians' plan to twist America into their macabre Utopian image. With Travis safe with friends, she embarks on a journey to destroy the secret society once and for all. But agents are tracking them in a game of cat and mouse with devastating casualties. Meanwhile outside of the home that her son now resides a small-time criminal with big connections watches. And he knows that Travis is Jane Hawk's son.

Miles away in Colorado, film director Thomas Buckle has been chosen by the Techno Arcadians for execution. His ideals and positive messages do not belong in the Arcadian's new societal design. Millionaire and murderer, Wainwright Hollister, has been given the chore of disposing with Buckle. On his vast estate Hollister hunts Buckle during the last blizzard of the season. But even if the director escapes, can he navigate through the surrounding towns that are also controlled by Techno Arcadians? Three desperate situations. One society of horrific villains. And one woman who has journeyed thousands of miles to stop the collapse of our nation as we know it.

The Night Window was an explosive juggernaut of adrenaline-fired excitement. The action, adventure, and stakes were the highest this series has seen. Jane was rocket-fueled by her husband's death and the love of her child to such a degree that I beginning to fear for whomever she crossed paths with. The character development was top-notch; as I saw beloved players step up and become their best selves. Jane never grew bigger than herself. She never wanted to be a savior or martyr, she only wanted her son and a normal life. I loved that about her, that ego never got in her way. She saw evil and knew what she needed to do to balance the scales. Koontz even paid tribute to those lost in the first four books, of which I was appreciative. There were several characters that I had grown attached to, making their deaths hard to read in book three.

After four books I began to feel that the dire situation that Jane was in would never be truly reconciled. With each novel Jane was hunted by seditious villains whose only plan in life was the suppression of others. With cutting-edge technology and an army of controlled individuals, the Techno Arcadians had what looked to be a fool-proof plan. They had tortured and killed so many to track the illusive Hawk across the country, only to fall short of their goal of capturing their prey. It was in Night Window that Jane's plan, albeit a last resort, led to a finale that was explosive, thrilling, and in the end the best of the series. I closed the book and was left extremely satisfied that I had devoted my time to this series.

The Night Window was a five star event that was a shocking and fantastic end to this series. I hope that Koontz will write more Jane Hawk novels in the future, even if they take place before this series like he did with the Bone Farm. She is a magnificent heroine that stays true to herself. I love her determinations and her knack for survival. I look forward to reading this series again soon. Dean Koontz has given us a thought-provoking series with a thinking protagonist. Extraordinary!

Because there is always time to read,

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All written content (c) Copyright 2019 by Thomas Bahr II

The whole series was riveting and as is true of Koontz strikes deep in the psych, both in fears as well as reality. The parallels of both evil and a dystopian plans of a small self serving group might be magnified in this book along with the tech but not as far fetched as we would care to admit.. This is the final chapter of a series that had me and everyone that read in on the edges of our seats wondering what would happen next, who would survive, how much could be salvaged as well as amount of actual and collateral damage done. Evil can only triumph when good people do nothing and the longer it is rationalized the harder it is to deal with. Already in this country the push back is such that it will be harder to weed out and deal with.

Dean Koontz is remarkable! Jane has solved the problems with the Arcadians! This culminating book in 5he series has been filled with as much nail biting action and suspense as all the previous ones. Vikran was an especially delightful character to get to know. He was the exact foil that Jane needed to complete her mission. The end result will delight you and give you hope that good still triumphs over evil.

It’s been many years since I picked up a Dean Koontz book. I have come to this series late in the game since it is the final book. You do need to have read the previous books in order to have a better understanding and context of the storyline. However, Dean being Dean you are enthralled and swept into the suspense. So, basically this is the final chapter in Jane Hawk, widow, mother of one son and FBI agent’s quest to prove her husband did not commit suicide. I will be reading the previous books in this series and suggest if you haven’t read this series then do so. Thank you #netgalley #thenightwindow

Excellent!
This installment of the Jane Hawk series will have you at the edge of your seat.
The plot is more complicated than the previous books, but it increases the suspense as each chapter details one of the various subplots.

Definitely the best in the series. Sorry to see Jane Hawk go but definitely out with a bang! She is one of my favorite characters from this author to date! So much happening in this book but that is what I love about these stories. That and the amazing lead characters and supporting characters we are graced with. So thanks for another amazing series Mr. Koontz.

Thank you to Netgalley/Publisher for this ARC!

Dean Koontz has done a wonderful job throughout the entire Jane Hawk series. I read all of them courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. This is an unbiased review.

In the wake of her husband’s inexplicable suicide—and the equally mysterious deaths of scores of other exemplary individuals—Jane Hawk picks up the trail of a secret cabal of powerful players who think themselves above the law and beyond punishment. The cabal is bent on gaining absolute power with a terrifying technological breakthrough to hijack America’s future for their own monstrous ends

Koontz's series is fast-paced, unpredictable, filled with great characters and a terrific, very original premise - a plot to take over the world through nanotechnology. I have never been a big fan of the author until this series. Yes, this book is a face-paced thriller (and a good one at that) but Koontz's writing is eloquent and breathtakingly beautiful when it needs to be.

Jane Hawk is a extraordinary character brave, fearless, tender, passionate and vulnerable. She is not alone. The book is filled with vivid, memorable heroes and villians from a brilliant computer hacker and his family, a Vegas mob boss who teams up with a homicidal sociopath. There is so much going on throughout the series but Jane Hawk's quest to find the truth of her husband's death always has centerstage. The books are deeply layered, satisfying, character-driven and nearly impossible to put down

In the wake of her husband’s inexplicable suicide—and the equally mysterious deaths of scores of other exemplary individuals—Jane Hawk picks up the trail of a secret cabal of powerful players who think themselves above the law and beyond punishment. The cabal is bent on gaining absolute power with a terrifying technological breakthrough to hijack America’s future for their own monstrous ends.

Just be prepared, the ending is as explosive as it is unpredictable.

I have loved this series and am very sad to see it come to a close. It was thrilling, "unputdownable", and I always looked forward to the next installment featuring the brave, strong, and courageous Jane Hawk. It is truly an amazing feat by this author to have kept this series constantly fascinating and awesome.

Jane Hawk again is battling the evil forces of the Arcadians, a group that wants domination so badly that they inject nanoparticles into people so that they can control them. Triggered by a phrase, the controlled group will acquiesce to the command of the speaker, and wreck havoc if they are instructed to do so, even to the point of their own suicide. It is mind control carried to the ultimate. It's a way to achieve domination and with every telling of the story, Dean Kootnz has created such amazingly vile and horrendous villains, as well as people who are valiant and stalwart.

In Jane, the author gives the reader an extremely strong brilliant protagonist, one that will go the ends of a earth to protect her son and the people she loves. Jane possesses that resiliency that have made her such a heroine and one that has propelled these five books into something special and fascinating.

Mr Koontz has been able to carry this story with his uncanny ability to present both the dark side of humanity contrasting with all that is good and noble in society. I am sad to see this series end as I could always look forward to a story that I knew would never disappoint me. I definitely recommend this book and the preceding ones to all of those readers who love being mesmerized and fascinated. Jane, you will be missed.

Thank you to Dean Kootnz, BantamBooks, and NetGalley for a copy of this awesome novel. This book is due to be published on May 14, 2019.