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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
“The Whispering Room” by Dean Koontz, is the second in the “Jane Hawk” series. The action and drama continue from “The Silent Corner,” but it is not necessary to have read the previous book before starting this one. Those who have not read the previous book can jump right in without any problem, however, this is the best book yet, so new readers will undoubtedly want to go back and read “The Silent Corner.”
Cora Gunderson walks through fire without being burned. “You’re dead already … They’ll know all about you in the whispering room.” Thus, it starts, and where will it end?
The book follows Jane Hawk and several additional characters on a frantic journey through a dangerous maze of deception, surveillance, and murder where technology collides with shadowy power brokers. It is wrong that Jane Hawk’s husband is dead and her only child is in jeopardy. Life has crushed her dreams as effectively as a junkyard hydraulic press crumples cars into compact cubes. She has a mission, a story to tell … a big one. To whom can she tell her story without sounding like a paranoid of the tin-foil hat variety? The conspiracy, the tragedy, and the impending doom, all loom large, and the solutions seem impossible. Who can be trusted on this frantic non-stop pursuit of justice and resolution? The chase is intense with all the action, violence, blood and death that readers should have anticipated, but the climax is one that most could not quite have imagined.
As always, the strength of this book is Koontz’s incredible use of language. Readers are immersed in every scene, every event, every problem, and every character all along the way. Example after example leap from every page. (I cannot help but include a few examples, somewhat abbreviated and out of context, and yet so characteristic of the rich, vivid, text in the book.) Readers watch the gossamer swatches of plastic film, inflated like miniature balloons. We observe forty or fifty robins soar with smooth flickering wingbeats, short glides, in an arc descending. We hear birds shriek as they a flock of prophets crying out an impending cataclysm.
I received an advanced copy of “The Whispering Room “from Dean Koontz, Random House Publishing Group, and NetGalley. I highly, highly recommend it; it is one of Koontz’s best. One caution, however, when you start this book, be sure you set aside time to finish, because you will not be able to put it down. The action, the incredible descriptions, and the complex characters, (the good, the bad, and the incredibly evil) will suck you in right from the start.
Cora Gunderson walks through fire without being burned. “You’re dead already … They’ll know all about you in the whispering room.” Thus, it starts, and where will it end?
The book follows Jane Hawk and several additional characters on a frantic journey through a dangerous maze of deception, surveillance, and murder where technology collides with shadowy power brokers. It is wrong that Jane Hawk’s husband is dead and her only child is in jeopardy. Life has crushed her dreams as effectively as a junkyard hydraulic press crumples cars into compact cubes. She has a mission, a story to tell … a big one. To whom can she tell her story without sounding like a paranoid of the tin-foil hat variety? The conspiracy, the tragedy, and the impending doom, all loom large, and the solutions seem impossible. Who can be trusted on this frantic non-stop pursuit of justice and resolution? The chase is intense with all the action, violence, blood and death that readers should have anticipated, but the climax is one that most could not quite have imagined.
As always, the strength of this book is Koontz’s incredible use of language. Readers are immersed in every scene, every event, every problem, and every character all along the way. Example after example leap from every page. (I cannot help but include a few examples, somewhat abbreviated and out of context, and yet so characteristic of the rich, vivid, text in the book.) Readers watch the gossamer swatches of plastic film, inflated like miniature balloons. We observe forty or fifty robins soar with smooth flickering wingbeats, short glides, in an arc descending. We hear birds shriek as they a flock of prophets crying out an impending cataclysm.
I received an advanced copy of “The Whispering Room “from Dean Koontz, Random House Publishing Group, and NetGalley. I highly, highly recommend it; it is one of Koontz’s best. One caution, however, when you start this book, be sure you set aside time to finish, because you will not be able to put it down. The action, the incredible descriptions, and the complex characters, (the good, the bad, and the incredibly evil) will suck you in right from the start.
The Jane Hawk series is not what I would call uplifting. However, Dean Koontz is such an excellent writer that even though I didn't think I could handle a dark book right now, it grabbed ahold and would not let go until I read the final word on the final page.
I think that telling you I finished this at 4 a.m. might give you an ideas of my opinion on this book. If you want an intense suspense book, look no further. When you read this, make sure to leave plenty of time to read before you read the last third or you will end up doing what I did. Up until that last third, the book is still pretty intense and interesting with many smaller parts that you'll want to read through without putting the book down but it is possible to tasks a break from it and come back later. Now excise me while I go read the first in the series and lament that I have to wait a while for the next.
I would like to thank the publisher, author, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I would like to thank the publisher, author, and Netgalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This sequel is just as good, if not better than the original Silent Corner. It continues immediately from where the first book ended with Jane Hawk trying to "right" all the wrongs. And yet not much is resolved in this book. However, I still enjoyed Jane's escapades with her new "partner" and I was heartbroken by some of the developments throughout the book. I'm really enjoying Dean Koontz' writing style, although I do understand how some readers can be put off by his vocabulary. And he definitely knows how to leave a cliffhanger since I can't wait to read the next one to see what happens!
This sequel is just as good, if not better than the original Silent Corner. It continues immediately from where the first book ended with Jane Hawk trying to "right" all the wrongs. And yet not much is resolved in this book. However, I still enjoyed Jane's escapades with her new "partner" and I was heartbroken by some of the developments throughout the book. I'm really enjoying Dean Koontz' writing style, although I do understand how some readers can be put off by his vocabulary. And he definitely knows how to leave a cliffhanger since I can't wait to read the next one to see what happens!
This book is amazing, I’m completely enthralled by the series so far, and this book in particular was even better than the first. Can’t wait to start the third!
I was provided an advance copy of this novel from the publisher and Netgalley.
The second installment in the Jane Hawk series continues the relentless pursuit of Jane as she pursues the evil faction behind her husband's apparent suicide. Much like the first novel, The Whispering Room has non stop action and more shocking revelations. Its eeriness invokes the fear that our future might hold such inconceivable possibilities, as well. You will find yourself wanting to "test" your family members by ordering them to "Play Manchurian with me." For me, Koontz is the king of creepy, and I am never disappointed when I pick up one of his tales.
The second installment in the Jane Hawk series continues the relentless pursuit of Jane as she pursues the evil faction behind her husband's apparent suicide. Much like the first novel, The Whispering Room has non stop action and more shocking revelations. Its eeriness invokes the fear that our future might hold such inconceivable possibilities, as well. You will find yourself wanting to "test" your family members by ordering them to "Play Manchurian with me." For me, Koontz is the king of creepy, and I am never disappointed when I pick up one of his tales.
Thanks to Bantam for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
I read book one to the Jane Hawk series, THE SILENT CORNER, earlier this year. I absolutely loved it! So when I saw book two was coming out, THE WHISPERING ROOM, I knew I needed to grab a copy. I will say, despite being book two, it does read fine as a standalone. However, I would definitely recommend the first book.
This picks up right where THE SILENT CORNER left off - rogue FBI Agent Jane Hawk is on the run. After her husband's mysterious suicide, as well as that of many other promising and intelligent people, she went on a mission to find the people responsible. Now a schoolteacher, Cora Gundersun, is the next to commit suicide. When her journals are uncovered, they find disturbing content. All signs point to Cora simply being insane, but Jane knows better. Is this part of the same conspiracy behind her husband's death?
While book one was much more edge-of-your-seat thriller, this was a little more tame. I love the technology element to this kind of thriller. Someone is always watching and how they can manipulate cameras and other devices to track Jane. She is still the most wanted fugitive but has been able to evade those that are trying to stop her. I feel like the character development was so strong in the first book for Jane, so there wasn't too much more progression with that in this novel.
I did enjoy this book, but I'd say that THE SILENT CORNER was such a solid debut for this series that it was hard to follow up. So I would highly recommend getting book one if you want to start the Jane Hawk series! If you like the thrillers that are very believable and have that "this could really happen" vibe, then I'd highly recommend jumping into this new series from Koontz!
Overall, this was still a great paced thriller. If you want a strong female protagonist and love a good suspense novel with some technology elements, then you should grab the Jane Hawk series from Koontz!
I give this 4/5 stars
I read book one to the Jane Hawk series, THE SILENT CORNER, earlier this year. I absolutely loved it! So when I saw book two was coming out, THE WHISPERING ROOM, I knew I needed to grab a copy. I will say, despite being book two, it does read fine as a standalone. However, I would definitely recommend the first book.
This picks up right where THE SILENT CORNER left off - rogue FBI Agent Jane Hawk is on the run. After her husband's mysterious suicide, as well as that of many other promising and intelligent people, she went on a mission to find the people responsible. Now a schoolteacher, Cora Gundersun, is the next to commit suicide. When her journals are uncovered, they find disturbing content. All signs point to Cora simply being insane, but Jane knows better. Is this part of the same conspiracy behind her husband's death?
While book one was much more edge-of-your-seat thriller, this was a little more tame. I love the technology element to this kind of thriller. Someone is always watching and how they can manipulate cameras and other devices to track Jane. She is still the most wanted fugitive but has been able to evade those that are trying to stop her. I feel like the character development was so strong in the first book for Jane, so there wasn't too much more progression with that in this novel.
I did enjoy this book, but I'd say that THE SILENT CORNER was such a solid debut for this series that it was hard to follow up. So I would highly recommend getting book one if you want to start the Jane Hawk series! If you like the thrillers that are very believable and have that "this could really happen" vibe, then I'd highly recommend jumping into this new series from Koontz!
Overall, this was still a great paced thriller. If you want a strong female protagonist and love a good suspense novel with some technology elements, then you should grab the Jane Hawk series from Koontz!
I give this 4/5 stars
The idea of this book as well as the Silent Corner is so scary but so believable...this is truly a scary and thrilling series. I cant wait for the next installment
The Whispering Room is the 2nd book in a new trilogy from Koontz. I read it directly following the first (The Silent Corner) and loved it. I think I may have liked this 2nd book better than the 1st. It is a great, intense, suspenseful read. A definite page-turner. The lead character is a wonderful, smart and strong female. I can't wait for the 3rd installment to come out; really looking forward to how it all unfolds.
Update: When first read this thought it was a trilogy but now there are 5, but 5 is the conclusion (as of now).
Update: When first read this thought it was a trilogy but now there are 5, but 5 is the conclusion (as of now).