![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Wire is a way that the dogs telepathically communicate over distances. Known as the Mysterium, a special group of dogs have evolved human levels of intelligence, but with no verbal means to communicate. A golden retriever named Kipp meets a genius-level autistic boy named Woody Bookman, and their relationship propels the evolution of an extraordinary means of communicating. He develops the idea of a telepathic connection between the species, evolving after our long relationship, aiding each others’ survival and well being. In Devoted, Koontz explores the connection between dogs and man. See my earlier review of Koontz’s Jane Hawk series, as well. He is not unrealistic, however bad things happen to good people, and sometimes they have to pay a great price for their heroic efforts. Bad guys get the consequences they deserve, good guys typically succeed at thwarting evil, and protecting the innocent. He is obviously a moral writer, without being preachy. ![]() Beyond this, his books have a moral grounding, are thematically rooted with a particular philosophy. Part thrilling suspense, part science fiction, Koontz is a master of creating believable characters, and setting multiple plots in motion that converge and collide in unpredictable ways that keep the reader rapidly turning pages, craving a satisfactory end to the roller coaster ride. Koontz’s novels defy pigeon-holing in one genre. ![]()
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