With each of his 1 New York Times bestsellers Dean Koontz has displayed anunparalleled ability to entertain and enlighten readers with novels thatcapture the es... » 

With each of his 1 New York Times bestsellers Dean Koontz has displayed anunparalleled ability to entertain and enlighten readers with novels thatcapture the essence of our times even as they bring us to the edge of ourseats. Now he delivers a heartgripping tour de force hes been waiting yearsto write at once a love story a thrilling adventure and a masterwork ofsuspense that redefines the boundaries of primal fearand of enduringdevotion. Amy Redwing has dedicated her life to the southern Californiaorganization she founded to rescue abandoned and endangered golden retrievers.Among dog lovers shes a legend for the risks shell take to save an animalfrom abuse. Among her friends Amys heedless devotion is often cause forconcern. To widower Brian McCarthy whose commitment she cant allow herself toreturn Amys behavior is far more puzzling and hides a shattering secret. Noone is surprised when Amy risks her life to save Nickie nor when she takes thefemale golden into her home. The bond between Amy and Nickie is immediate anduncanny. Even her two other goldens Fred and Ethel recognize Nickie asspecial a natural alpha. But the instant joy Nickie brings is shadowed by aseries of eerie incidents. An ominous stranger. A mysterious home invasion. Andthe unmistakable sense that someone is watching Amys every move and thatwhoever it is hes not alone. Someone has come back to turn Amy into thedesperate hunted creature shes always been there to save. But now theres noone to save Amy and those she loves. From its breathtaking opening scene to itsshocking climax The Darkest Evening of the Year is Dean Koontz at his finesta transcendentthriller certain to have readers turning pages until dawn.From the Hardcover edition. «