{"product_id":"dean-koontz-frankenstein-series-5-books-collection-set-horror-fiction-paperback","title":"Dean Koontz's Frankenstein Series 5 Books Collection Set - Horror Thriller Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProdigal Son\u003cbr\u003eCity of Night\u003cbr\u003eDead and Alive\u003cbr\u003eLost Souls\u003cbr\u003eThe Dead Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780007978427\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into Dean Koontz's reimagining of literature's most enduring monster with this five-book Frankenstein Series collection set. Beginning with Prodigal Son and ending with The Dead Town, these paperback novels follow Deucalion, Victor Frankenstein's original creation, as he crosses centuries to confront his creator's monstrous legacy in modern New Orleans and beyond. Detectives Carson O'Connor and Michael Maddison anchor the human side of a suspense-driven saga blending horror, science fiction, and police-procedural tension. Fans of dark, cinematic thrillers will find a complete five-book arc exploring creation, morality, and what separates man from monster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDean Koontz's Frankenstein Series reinvents the classic Mary Shelley tale for the modern era, setting the legend of creature and creator in a contemporary New Orleans plagued by a hidden war between humanity and engineered life. At the center stands Deucalion, the original and most humane of Victor Frankenstein's creations, a disfigured wanderer who has spent two centuries searching for purpose and redemption. Opposing him is Victor Helios, formerly Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant, amoral scientist perfecting a secret army of genetically engineered beings designed to replace humanity entirely. Detectives Carson O'Connor and Michael Maddison provide the series' grounded, human perspective, investigating a string of grisly murders that gradually reveal Victor's monstrous plans. Across the five novels, the story widens from a single investigation into a region-wide confrontation between Victor's replacement race and the humans and creations who oppose him. Themes of identity, free will, scientific hubris, and what truly defines a soul run through every installment, adding a philosophical undercurrent to the fast-paced suspense. Koontz blends detective work, body horror, and science-fiction concepts into one sustained narrative that builds toward an explosive final confrontation in the small Montana town where Victor's ambitions finally break. Readers who enjoy morally complex villains and thrillers with real emotional stakes will find this an absorbing, complete saga from one of suspense fiction's most inventive authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete five-book paperback set in original series order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fresh, modern reimagining of the classic Frankenstein legend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlends horror, science fiction, and thriller pacing for broad appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne continuous storyline across all five books, ideal for binge readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition, perfect for gifting to horror fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact format, easy to shelve, travel with, or pass along\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProdigal Son — Introduces Deucalion and pulls detectives Carson O'Connor and Michael Maddison into a serial-killer case exposing Victor Helios's secret experiments in New Orleans.\u003cbr\u003e\nCity of Night — Victor's engineered creations turn against their maker as Carson and Michael race to stop escalating violence across the city.\u003cbr\u003e\nDead and Alive — Deucalion returns to New Orleans as Victor's replacement race nears completion, forcing old allies to reunite against the threat.\u003cbr\u003e\nLost Souls — Victor's consciousness survives his apparent defeat and begins a new campaign in Rainbow Falls, Montana, setting up the finale.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dead Town — The saga concludes as Rainbow Falls comes under full siege, bringing Deucalion, Carson, and Michael together for a last stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDean Koontz is a New York Times bestselling author known for blending crime, horror, and speculative fiction into fast-paced, character-driven suspense novels. Born in Everett, Pennsylvania, Koontz has published dozens of novels that regularly top bestseller lists, including Watchers, Odd Thomas, and the Frankenstein series featured here. His writing combines cinematic plotting with moral questions, exploring good versus evil and what it means to be human. The first two novels here, Prodigal Son and City of Night, were co-written with Kevin J. Anderson and Ed Gorman respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis complete five-book paperback set delivers a full saga in one purchase, no waiting between installments. It's a great gift for horror and thriller fans, a strong addition to any home library, and perfect for birthdays or summer reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dean Koontz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57221159289206,"sku":"FBA-B00DEG3QOO","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/frankenstein-series-dean-koontz-paperback.jpg?v=1785883182","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/dean-koontz-frankenstein-series-5-books-collection-set-horror-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}