Dean Koontz introduces a kick-ass heroine in this book. The aptly named Jane Hawk is searching for answers that some very powerful people don't wish to be found. Jane's husband has seemingly committed suicide, but she remains convinced that such a thing could never happen. She starts looking for answers and gets noticed by the cabal. After they threaten the life of her five-year-old son, Jane takes a leave of absence from the FBI, sells her home, gives her boy to trusted friends, and hits the road to track down those responsible. Jane's husband is not the only unlikely suicide. There has been a sharp increase in those deaths, as well as a series of murder/suicides in happily married couples. Someone is behind this insanity. Jane draws upon her experience as a trained agent and follows the trail, all while staying off the grid. She has a number of fake identities, the cash from her liquidated assets and the know-how to cover her tracks. The deeper she delves in the conspiracy, the greater the horror that she uncovers. This book is Dean Koontz writing at his best. After struggling through the Odd Thomas books, I had forgotten what a compelling author this man is. The only thing stopping me from giving The Silent Corner a five star review is the abrupt ending that comes with no resolution. I read the sneak preview of the next book, The Whispering Room, which picks up the story three days later. Unfortunately, that book won't be published until November, 2017. So I will just have to wait to find out what happens next. But I will definitely read that book too.