For the most part, I adore me some Dean Koontz, but this one? Not so much. The protagonist was supposed to be one that grew on you despite his many foibles, but I just never got to the point that I really cared about him. The suspense was not up to Koontz' usual level, and the moral/theme could have been an intriguing choice, but somehow wasn't. And the ending? You said what now? Come on! It kind of made me laugh to see the turn Ryan took, and I'm pretty sure that was not the intention. If you're contemplating a Koontz, pick up The Good Guy, Life Expectancy or my favorite- Watchers.