There is a lot of backstory and world building in this book for a book that is a normal straight fiction book (more like it's a fantasy, which it is not). This book does have a cliffhanger which would have been nice to know going in but I enjoyed it.

I have finally read the oldest book on my Netgalley shelf. I am trying to actually read most of my shelf instead of saying I will and then not getting around to it. Overall this book did take me a little while to finish. I was invested in it but I ended up getting into other books and found myself picking those up instead. However I did enjoy this. I was debating if I want to pick up the second one and I do. I want to find out what happens to Jane Hawk.

I have read several books by Dean Koontz and enjoyed them all . This one, however, lost me from the start. I was unable to finish the book. Not the classic Dean Koontz I expected.

**Book Review**
The Silent Corner is a promising first book in the Jane Hawk series by Dean Koontz.

Jane, an FBI agent, is on a mission to uncover the reason why her husband has suddenly committed suicide. During her investigation she realized that there is a surprising uptick in suicides nationwide. She quickly becomes a wanted fugitive as she gets closer to uncovering the truth.

This was a pretty fast paced novel with relatively short chapters. Really interesting premise and the use of technology in the storyline was frightening. I’m excited to see what happens next in the series.

Please See Us was a powerful, disturbing, suspenseful, honest and unusual novel. A story about the current day run-down and devastated Atlantic City, with its desperate habitants. A serial killer is murdering "Janes" whom engaged in prostitutions, then staging them in a hidden location. An unlikely friendship is formed between a young psychic and an artist, which try to help each other and the "Janes", as well as hope for a better future for each other. Very well written and built up! Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for the early reader edition for my review. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Random House Publishing and NetGalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a Great action story of a broken hearted woman out to seek the truth about her husband's suicide. I found it to be exciting and engaging througout the story. A solid Koontz story that will definitely become a classic.
Recommended to fans of Koontz, Action and Crime thrillers.

'The Silent Corner' by Dean Koontz is the first in the Jane Hawk series about a weird conspiracy and the one person who knows and wants to stop it.

Jane Hawk is an FBI agent on the run. Her military husband committed suicide in an uncharacteristic manner, and when Jane looked in to it, her son was threatened. Now she is on the run to uncover a vast network of people who have created a way to control people. Jane encounters mindless sex slaves and mindless killers on her way to stop the people behind this.

I've been a fan for a while of Dean Koontz, but I'm kind of an on again/off again fan. I always love his take on kooky theories, and he has created memorable characters along the way. Jane is one of those characters with her unstoppable determination.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

This was like a modern Manchurian Candidate, which at least they acknowledged. I was really curious the entire time how the conflict would resolve. There was clearly no easy solution since she had no way of knowing who were enemies and since the enemies had infiltrated every government agency. The problem was too complex to merely release it to the media. Most people would probably not understand or believe it anyway. As I was getting near to the end of the book, I was getting worried how it would be resolved. I was incredibly nervous that the ending would be thrown together quickly and sloppily. I was surprised and a bit upset that there was no resolution. I admit that it has been some time since I have read a Dean Koontz novel, but my past experience had always been that each could be read as a stand alone story. I was not prepared for the lack of resolution.

I haven't read Koontz in a while. This was superb. The main character Jane is wonderful. She is brave, fierce, and family oriented. She seems to change her moral standing. I can't wait to read the next one to see if she has or not. This book has a lot of action, which I like.

An exciting, suspenseful thriller! This book is a full scale chase scene with a diabolical plot. I didn't really want to get involved with another series, but I will certainly have to read the next in this series. I'm hooked! Loved the characters Jane and Dougal and the unpredictable plot.

Thanks to Dean Koontz and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine through NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Sadly Mr. Koontz started off great, but took a complete nose dive down. I grew up reading his mysteries and enjoyed his style of writing. This isn't the man I'm used to....sadly the rest of the series is like this as well

Dean Koontz!!!
This is a fantastic new series! So different for some of his previous works but just as amazing! I was swept up in the character of Jane and was very moved by her story. The story line is realistic and makes you consider the implications of today's technology. I look forward to the next novel and I thank Netgally for allowing me the opportunity to read this book.

Definitely a thriller. Keeps your heart pumping. I kept waiting for the resolution and was disappointed to discover that this is a series that continues the same story line. There is no resolution. I found that to be very annoying. If you love Koontz and don't mind the cliffhangers this is the book for you.

you rarely go wrong with Dean & Gerda (& Elsa) -- especially as long as Dean makes sure to use his wit and sense of the ridiculous to keep the tension loose.

Jane Hawk is a badass! I loved this book and the story is very interesting. The plot really got me hooked and wanting more from this story and the conspiracy that drives it. This book had a ton of great moments, usually, one-liners from Hawk and I would definitely recommend to someone who enjoys a good action movie or thriller.

Solid read, I was kept interested throughout. I like Koontz's writing style so this felt very familiar. I got invested with the character, and I know that this is a series so I never felt worried that anything would happen to her. Not sure if anything will in future installments, but for this one I didn't get too anxious.
Got a little repetitive at times, as well as far fetched, but that's the kind of book this is, so take it or leave it.
I listened to it on audio as well as read the hard copy sometimes, the narrator does a great job of being "Jane", quite believable.

I love a good mystery and chase! It’s scary to think about the role technology can play in our lives and this book exposes the possibilities! I love reading Jane’s story and watching her learn from her mistakes. I thought the scene is Alapasia should have been a little more detailed.. I can’t believe that she just walked in and out after a short discussion. I expected her to question the other patrons in the club for information and leads. I’m looking forward to the next books!

Just finished reading “The Silent Corner”, Jane Hawk - Book 1, and immediately purchased book 2, “The Whispering Room” and pre-ordered book 3, “The Crooked Staircase”. As a reader I have an imagination made of spandex, and while this book did stretch that imagination it is just also conceivable in the world we live in. With advances in medical technologies, along with military warfare secrets and initiatives, the daily news is abuzz with astounding developments. Some of these may be the whims of the rich and how long can it be until we have the world’s first trillionaire? While Jane is presented as a wife, mother and FBI profiler, a series of tragedies turns her into a rouge agent. Seeking vengeance while chasing the person and/or people behind the masterful mind manipulation method causing people to create chaos, committing the unthinkable and sometimes heinous acts, acts normally ascribed to criminals, terrorists or the insane. All this is happening as the people she hunts are hunting her, threatening her family. While some of Jane’s actions are a bit beyond believable those same actions flavor the story, enhancing the plot. The story gives cause to ponder. What if?

This book scared me to death. It made my skin crawl. I think it was because it seemed utterly feasible in some way that evil men could perpetrate such a plot to take over society. Our heroine was up to the task but so vulnerable and strong.. I have long read Mr. Koontz; this was one of his best.

I have enjoyed everything this author has brought out. Super talented and this story was another edge of your seat tale that I greatly enjoyed.