Your Heart Belongs to Me by Dean Koontz (2008, Hardcover)

A good read, worth losing a few hours sleep over. Not his best but far from his worst!

The terror of this novel is not in monsters or creeping things, it is in "this could happen" - with a friendly spirit thrown into the mix, perhaps.

This is the tale of a heart transplant recipient, Ryan Perry, for whom things were golden until his sudden illness - and now things are not as they seem. Oh, the body accepts the heart readily enough but strange things are brewing and conspiracy rife. Soon he can trust no one, when he finds himself stalked by the seeming donor of the heart he received. The question is, who did what to whom? Who is involved and who is innocent? Yes, I guessed the ending but I always do! I won't ruin it for you.

I read this one straight through, as I always do with Koontz and King. No sleep, no food, no life, just read until done.

The wonderful thing about Dean Koontz is that his characters are so finely fleshed-out, their angst is real, they dazzle with insight or humor, there is justice and injustice, good and evil. He delves into the depths of all.

I've dog-earred dozens of pages in every novel he has ever written, just to reread his wonderful insights into human nature. To remind myself.

He's a writer who makes you stop and think. One who makes you question.

Dean Koontz and Stephen King are my favorite contemporary writers of horror. Although they do not strictly write "horror", you will find all of their novels in the horror section at the bookstores.

This is not true horror, I think; it is more like many of Koontz and King's novels, a preying on the everyday fears that can so easily come to pass. King's novel "The Cell" that I reviewed is in a like vein.

I really think there should be more genres listed these days, or, perhaps, just sub-gengres: Between Horror (the frighteningly IMPOSSIBLE or at least IMPROBABLE); Possible True Life Horror; Sheer Gore; Horror Sci-Fi. The lines are becoming blurred for me these days.

Maybe it's age catching up with me.

That said, they each have their better works - and their lesser ones, as is true with all "art"; be it old and new Literature, old and new Music, Painting, Sculpture...and the value of the art's beauty is always up to the individual, "in the eye of the beholder", so to speak.

Thus, "one man's trash is another man's treasure".

I probably need to flesh this one out more, I just hate to give away plots. Let me know what you think! :)


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Not one of his best. Unresolved issues - unanswered questions. I always look forward to a Dean Koontz book, but this one let me down.

I just love Dean Koontz, it seems that all of his books just suck you in. I can not put the book down I have to keep on turning the pages. Brilliant!!

Not one of Koontz's best. Too drawn out and descriptive. He
needs to do less fill in description and more of a plot.
I did not like it at all.

The master of thriller suspence has done it again. Could not put the book down once I started to read it. Spellbinding (like all his books that I have read) - start to finish. If you like this kind of book, then it's a definite must have/read.

ANOTHER OF KOONTZ'S BEST. KEEPS YOU WONDERING WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT. HE HAS A WAY OF MAKING YOU GO BACK AND FORTH THROUGH THE PLOT LINE ALL THE WAY TO THE END. I WISHED THE ENDING WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT THOUGH. AT THE BEGINNING HE STATES THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN IN REALITY, AND THEREFORE HE SETS THE BAR FOR THE SPOOKY BUT REALNESS OF LIFE. I WOULD DEFINITELY SAY THIS IS ONE OF HIS BEST. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT NOVEL.

Ryan Perry has heart problems. After receiving a heart transplant Ryan is getting unwanted attention from an unknown woman that he later figures could be the donor of his heart. And she wants it back. Good Koontz, not his best but worth reading.

I like the author, but he failed with this book. I kept waiting for the story to take a turn for the better. The story starts out fine, but it drags on and on. This was a weird, weird book.

Book gets off to a slow start which isn't usual for Koontz. It picks up in the middle and stays interesting. I got it because it was Koontz but every once in a while he doesn't do as well as other times. The title tells you what it's about, the story fills in the rest. I imagine that, if you're a Koontz fan and read many of his books, then this one is not as good. But if compared to other writers, this is a good read.

I read a lot of Dean Koontz books and I enjoy most of them. This one caught me by surprise when I got to the end. It was unexpected to have a religious context at the end of the book. I actually liked it. Not the normal Dean Koontz book. Has he had a rebirth or something?

I love Dean Koontz books! I bought it on ebay to save money plus find books I don't have by him. I can buy things from home and do not have to waste gas looking in other places. One stop shopping and I don't have to wait in long lines at the store.

I bought this book about a month ago and finished it in 3 days. I'm an avid reader and am a huge fan of Dean Koontz. I have almost his entire collection. This book was wonderful! It kept me interested, as Dean Koontz always does, but this was exceptionally entertaining. There was nothing that I did not like about this book. I purchased it because I needed to add it to my collection and heard excellent reviews about it. Looking forward to my next Dean Koontz purchase. I highly recommend this book, it's an amazing read!

What a fabulous story. Well written by the author. I couldn't hardly put it down. It certainly kept my adrenaline pumping and kept my attention. It is well worth reading and I would recommend this to anyone that really likes to sit on the edge of their seat.

the book was in very exellant condition,I would buy from them anytime.I love Dean Koontz ecspecially the odd series,and amm looking for any other writer like what Dean Koontz

I just like Koontz. eBay suggested that I review this and I know they won't leave me alone until I do so I am. I have. Done.

As always koontz has a way of bringing his charactors together for an exciting read, I loved the book and bought it because he has always been one of my favorite authors.

It was a good book, but not Dean Koontz best. Some of the things that happened in the book were confusing and were never really explained. NOT the ending I anticipated at all. I bought it because I am always up for a new Dean Koontz book.

The title says it all. Once you start reading you will see why this book is titled as is. Thsi author is one of my favorites. You will enjoy the way it comes together as you read, more of the picture falls into place. Recommend if you have read any of Dean Koontz's books. Great read!!

Last book I needed to finish my collection. In great shape and arrived very quickly Shipping charges were reasonable

I thought this transaction was very easy. I just logged on one night and ordered the book for my mom and a few days later it arrived on my door step. I really had no problems with the seller or the transaction. The book arrived as wonderful as the seller described it and it looks like it was bought at a pricey book store!!!! I would definitely use this seller again! I'm so happy with my purchase! Thank you

Very much enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others. Fast paced with unexpected twists and turns. Can't say it's my very favorite Koontz book, but enjoyed it and looking forward to more of his writings.

I love Dean Koontz books and this one let me down some.I couldn't wait to finish it just to see how it ended. This is a great read late at night but the ending let me down.

The book was very interesting. I usually don't like Dean Koontz but I chose to read this because of the heart transplant plot. I most especially liked the way book ended. I shared this bnook with my daughter who is employed with organ donation.

No matter what book Dean Kootz brings out, it is always good. I am a fan of his and will always be his no.1 buyer. His books are always well writen and he keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Very good author and I recommend his books to all.