About “The Bad Place”
Detectives Bobby and Julie agree to watch over Frank after he wakes up in a motel to find his hands covered with blood and strange objects in his pockets. Frank insists he is not a killer. The story follows their efforts to uncover the truth about what happened to him. The novel, written by Dean Koontz in 1990, explores themes of memory, guilt, and mystery. Frank's confusion and the detectives' investigation create a tense and suspenseful atmosphere. The plot centers on uncovering the events that led to Frank's condition.
Praise for “The Bad Place”
“Fast-paced reading...masterly!”
“This is white-knuckle, hair-curling-on-the-back-of-the-neck reading—as close to actual physical terror as the printed word can deliver.”
“Koontz’s skill at edge-of-the-seat writing has improved with each book. He can scare our socks off.”
Book details
- Published
- 1990
- Latest edition
- 2009 · ISBN 9781101004791
- ISBN
- 9780425245194
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Bad Place | 2009 | 9781101004791 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The bad place | 2008 | 9780755356249 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The bad place | 2004 | 9781593357146 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The bad place | 2004 | 0425195481 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Bad Place, The | 2004 | 9781593553425 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bad Place (Library Edition) | 2004 | 9781593553432 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The bad place | 2004 | 9781593358488 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bad Place (Library Edition) | 2004 | 9781593553418 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The bad place | 2004 | 9781593553401 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The bad place. | 1991 | 0747234442 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Bad Place?
The Bad Place by Dean Koontz has 400 pages.
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