This finale is definitely unforgettable, but will it be the end of Jane Hawk or the end of the Techno Arcadians? You'll have to read to the last page to find out the answer. This story is so full of thrills and chills I had to take breaks to let my heart rate go back to normal. Jane is still on the hunt to bring down the Techno Arcadians but you can really tell in this book that the strain of the mission and the separation from her son are starting to get to her. She has a new partner in this installment as the computer whiz Ragnesh, formerly of the FBI, joins her for the final push. I've been surprised at how much I have enjoyed this series and my only disappointment is that this is the final installment. Dean Koontz's imagination continues to surprise and thrill me and after reading this series I will definitely be picking up more of his books in the future.

Vindicated. The series ends (I am assuming this is the finale) with a bang. My loud complaints in my review of the last book were non-existent in this book. Night and day difference. Again, one has to wonder who wrote The Forbidden Door because it sure was not vintage Koontz. In The Night Window, we get a good understanding of Jane Hawk, her psychology and motivations, and she rides off into the sunset on her horse everything intact ... or does she ... I am not going to spoil it for you. You will have to read it for yourself, and I am sure you will not be disappointed.

The final installment of Dean Koontz's Jane Hawk series was satisfying and entertaining. The opening scene of this novel is one of the best opening scenes I've read in a long time. Cinematic and shocking, I could definitely see this series doing well on the screen. I've been a fan of Koontz for many years, and this series was more thriller than horror, but he has no problem delivering on the thrill. I'm eager to see what he has up his sleeve next!

So this is it; the grand finale, the end of the wild ride, the whole enchilada, fini, -30-.
I am glass eyed from trying in one night to finish Dean Koontz’s The Night Window, the fifth and final Jane Hawk book. As much as I wanted to see much of what happened happen, I am really sorry to see this marvelous series end. Yeah, baby, parse that sentence.
Common wisdom says one should start this series from the beginning, but we aren’t all “adjusted” yet. A major villain, Warwick Hollister, the guy with so much money that he makes single-digit billionaires look like simple trash, does a great job in summarizing the previous books. Hollister makes this grand summary, demonstrates some of his power to a filmmaker and then sends the filmmaker on the run for his life. Ah, what fun the super rich must have. Other than for the expository pages I’m not sure why so much time is devoted to Hollister’s craziness and death chase of the filmmaker.
Former FBI Agent Jane Hawk has been fighting almost single handedly against a group called the Techno-Arcadians who have developed a means for widespread mind-control, through nano-technology; and therefore a new way to take control of the country, then the world.
Jane has been on the run ever since she discovered her beloved husband Nick’s suicide was not a suicide but part of the effort to eliminate anyone who might have the intelligence, the means, or the influence to fight the Techno-Arcadians. They just weren’t smart enough to include an enraged widow and fierce mother on their “Hamlet List”; the list of those slated as suicides for the same reasons and same method as Nick.
Jane is running out of steam and options. It seems as if every method she has used to escape detection is being eliminated. At the same time she is discovering there are people who don’t believe Jane Hawk is the beautiful, murderous monster that the Techno-Arcadians have turned her into via the corrupt media.
Jane is joined by a former co-worker from the FBI, Vikram Rangnekar, a computer genius who is willing to aid Jane, along with the surprising help of his family.
Travis, Jane’s five year old son is still under the protection of a man in his eighties and a younger man who is severely on the spectrum. At one point they encounter a woman with a secret basement who spent most of WWII hiding in a comparable basement. This is a true moment of grace and remembrance in this book, of what can really happen with an out of control government.
I love this series for the excitement, for the thought-provoking moments, for Koontz’s masterful storytelling.
The ending ofThe Night Window caught me totally by surprise. So shocking, yet made so much sense. Did I mention shocking?
I’m really not sure what to write now. This is Dean Koontz, the master, the original; the Dean Koontz who writes books that readers still talk about twenty years after reading them So I will just sadly say good bye to Jane, Travis, Vikram, and all of the brave souls who helped Jane. I’ll miss y’all.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The Night Window by Dean Koontz is the fifth and final installment in his Jane Hawk series. This is a series finale, but it still reads well as a standalone, though the series is best read in sequence.

Jane Hawk, a former FBI agent, gone rogue after her husband Nick’s suspicious suicide has researched and found an increase in suicide among unlikely candidates. Her discoveries have led her to seek and destroy members of a cabal bent on world domination. In an bid to thwart her efforts, Jane has been indicted for espionage, treason and murder. She is now the hunter and the hunted. This final installment pits her directly against evil and brings her some new allies.

This is a fast-paced thriller that’s too good to put down. The story is engaging on every level. Koontz ended this series the way it began: with a bang! The Night Window rates 5 out of 5 stars. This entire series is a must-read!

My thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.

Dean Koontz can keep me reading, that's for sure. I enjoyed this title and look forward to the next book. There was suspense, romance, and fun. Jane Hawk books are always a good time. I look forward to #6.

Ok, sometimes I am a “Rebel Reader”---I read books that are NOT in a series out of order!?! I know, I know...I did enjoy the book but I have to go back and read the other books in the series to be able to really KNOW the series. Here is why I was intrigued…

“Jane Hawk's resolute quest to take down the influential architects of an accelerating operation to control every level of society via an army of mind-altered citizens. “

What??? Yeah, now you get why I was ALL IN?!? I was totally on board with Jane, a strong & badass protagonist!!! Did I mention car chases, DRAMA, and love interest?!? Need I say more??? NOPE! I’ll be requesting the other books in the series (The Silent Corner, The Whispering Room, The Crooked Staircase, and The Forbidden Door) from my local library IMMEDIATELY!

I rated the book 5/5 stars and look forward to diving into the series!!! Thank you Netgalley, Random House Publishing/Bantam Books, and Dean Koontz for providing the ARC!

I'm sorry to see Jane go but I'm also satisfied with how Koontz ended this well written and complex series. Jane's been battling the Arcadians, keeping her son hidden, and trying to right the world through four books and now, at last, she's at the final confrontation. She's dealt with so much evil on her own- and it's still out there, especially threatening her son- but at long last it looks like she will succeed. Vickram Rangneckar is a terrific addition; he's not only a whiz on computers, he's devoted to Jane. I hate to say it but this is one case where it would be hard to jump in without reading the earlier novels because this so builds on them. Those who have been through the roller coaster with Jane will be pleased with the conclusion. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I'm hoping Koontz creates a new heroine like Jane soon.

This is definitely 'classic' Dean Koontz. It is a terrifying plot that has a world filled with technology and people with wealth who can advance it for their own power hungry and greedy purposes. This has been a wild ride from book one forward. I hate to say goodbye to the series. Koontz has done an excellent job of wrapping everything up in a very scary package. This story just feels possible and that makes it horrifying. It is sit on the edge of the seat reading. When I started reading I forgot that this is the final book in the series. It is also a stand alone but I highly recommend reading the other stories first for the best reading experience.
Jane Hawk #5 has some of my treasured characters from past books. Bernie Riggowitz is the wise and loyal ally I'd love to have on my side. He's a survivor in every possible way. Cornell, the autistic 'giant' who is so deep. He has a nearly childlike innocence yet I find more facets of his character as this story unfolds. Jane herself is a mixture of bravery, warrior, mother and leader. She knows the battle lines are being drawn and she is grasping for a way for her loved ones and friends to survive.
Computer nerd Vikram is a main character this time around and is he ever on a wild ride.
Several new characters are introduced, some with that gem 'sparkle'. I'm going to be careful not to disclose too much. One character has the initials P.C. and is the kind of stand out that a reader falls in 'literary love' with. The descriptive writing that I have come to expect from the author depicts horrendous possibilities that makes me want to lock my door, opening it to no one. This series has been excellently done, everything comes together and makes sense, scarily so.

I received this advanced reader's copy though NetGalley. Thanks to them and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for my copy. This review is my own unsolicited opinion of the book and series. I enjoyed it immensely.

Technology controlled humans... no one is safe! The thrilling conclusion of the Jane Hawk series does not disappoint! For fans of the series, this is exactly the conclusion you might never imagine and for those new to the series I strongly recommend starting with the first book: The Silent Corner.

Will Jane run out of gas, before she reaches her goal of defeating her nemesis? You'll have to read the FINAL installment of the Jane Hawk Series. Yes, the series has ended. Dean weaves his final magic on Jane Hawk.

If you have read the series will you be disappointed? I don't think so. Dean brings this story to a beautiful conclusion. In reading the Night Window, there were hints to me that the series was going to continue. I'm glad Dean brought his work to an end.

I will miss the characters, but I can always reread from the beginning.

Remember....

Please & Thank You.

Jane Hawk is one bad-a** young woman!!! The finale to the Jane Hawk series was amazing! Dean Koontz once again knocked it out of the park. Jane Hawk initially had only 2 things on her agenda - proving her beloved husband did not kill himself and protecting their son. In while doing just that, she is running from the Arcadian, a mind controlling merciless group of people who seek, basically, to take over the world. The Night Window picks up where The Forbidden Door left off, people are subjected to mind altering, making them homicidal or suicidal. Jane relies on her FBI training to get through everyday, using her skills to stay one step ahead. She is likable and those who come across her path want to help her. Reading The Night Window was much like skiing down a mountain, picking up more and more speed. It's almost hard to keep up but so worth it when you reach the end. It's definitely a page-turner but at the same time, I had to keep putting it down and letting the story digest.

Dean Koontz does it again with The Night Window, delving deeper into his newest character Jane Hawk. There is always something magical about Koontz storytelling. A powerful tale of intrigue and secrets, this fight against a hidden group of individuals bent on taking down those in their sights. But, never underestimate the power of those pitted against the impossible. Speed along in this wild ride from Dean Koontz, a veteran of suspense and “Us against Them” . Who will win?

Koontz is the master of edge of your seat suspense! Told in alternating chapters of good and evil, this book was a total adrenaline rush! This final book in the Jane Hawk series was the best of the best! Who would win the war? Does good prevail over evil? Koontz does not show his hand until the last card is turned. Mr. Koontz, you have outdone yourself with this one!

Earlier in the Jane Hawk series, Dean Koontz talked about how energized he was by his new heroine. I felt the same way. In his last book, The Night Window, he let both Jane and me down. I was so excited to get the final Hawk book that I jumped right into it as soon as NetGalley made an Advanced Readers Copy available. Forget the ever-growing TBR list, I had to know how this series ended.
As I began this book, I felt that a huge portion of it was focused on the head of the Techno-Arcadians and his latest escapade, and less on Jane and her loyal allies. There is plenty of action, plenty of mayhem, but I did not feel the closure that I expected. I thought he gave short shrift to many of the characters from the previous books who had sacrificed so much. And then he had the audacity to tell me that this had all happened in a 3-week period. Give me a break. Sorry Dean Koontz, I was disappointed in your last book.
My sincere thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing—Ballentine for the ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

*** I received an advanced e-copy from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review

This is the final installment in the Jane Hawk series. In this final book, Jane has teamed up with a former colleague, who is a computer genius. He has built backdoors into all sorts of of government agencies and has used that to appropriate funds for their mission, and to get as much information on the Arcadians and those they are controlling in hopes of bringing all this information to light.
This book was a non-stop thrill ride. I had to force myself to put it down. This has been the most enjoyable series I have ever read, and I have my fingers crossed that we may see Jane Hawk in a future book down the road. I do suggest you start with the first book, just so that you can get the full scope of the craziness that is being unleashed. I highly recommend this book and this series!

This is book 5 of the Jane Hawk series. And as most everyone is aware it will be the last in the series. I’m a relative newcomer to Dean Koontz’s work - this being my only exposure to his writing. And while I’ve found it entertaining, it’s been a bit of a roller coaster for me. There were some books in the series that I thoroughly enjoyed, leaving me breathless. While others seemed lacking, and more or less just a filler to the installment.

The last book, The Night Window didn’t hold the excitement throughout that I’d hoped it would. I was hoping for something a bit different from previous books and I just didn’t feel it.

But… The final 20% had me hooked! I couldn’t wait to see how Dean Koontz was going to wrap up this highly successful series! Well done!!

I continue to love Bernie Riggowitz and Cornell Jasperson! My two favorite characters of the series! I will indeed miss them both!💖

I will now be watching for perhaps the start to a new series from Mr. Koontz.... I’m ready!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group Ballantine and Dean Koontz for an ARC to read in exchange for an honest review

The Night Window is the Fifth and final installment in author Dean Koontz Jane Hawk Series. Jane's fight with the Techno Arcadian's comes to an end with some very interesting twists and surprises. Nicknamed "The Beautiful Monster", found guilty of treason and murder, Former FBI Agent Jane Hawk is at the end of her rope with very little help and a road that is just as terrifying as one can imagine when you have massive parts of the government, media, and others telling everyone what a delusional and dangerous person Jane really is.

Never mind that Jane's husband Nick was killed by the Arcadian's. Never mind that she's found a network of Techno Arcadian's who have used a so called Hamlet list to remove anyone they believe is dangerous to their Utopia. Never mind that her 5 year old son Travis is in harm's way and has been threatened with all sorts of violence, torture, and other things that one can't imagine in a so called civilized society. Never mind the fact that thousands of people have been intentionally murdered and thousands of other people have been "adjusted" by a conspiracy of unprecedented proportions that would like to murder up to 200,000 more people so that they can control the world.

But, now, Jane might have an prayer of actually bringing down the entire Deep State with the help of Vikram Ragnekar a former colleague of Jane's at the FBI. A colleague who used his own unique skill set to begin collecting evidence that could exonerate Jane once and for all. Vikram puts his life on the line when he decides to help Jane and come up with a plan to bring the entire conspiracy down. One could say that this is a more hopeful story that what readers of the first four books discovered. There are more characters like Vikram, Bernie, Cornell, and Thomas Buckle who must face life or death at the hands of the man who is the most responsible for what the Techno Arcadian's have done to so many innocent people.

In fairness, I would not recommend that readers jump in to the series with this book, without understanding the trials and tribulations that Jane, her son, her friends, and those like Bernie and Cornell have had to face just for knowing Jane, and offering her aid and comfort. The major question that remains as the story opens is if can Jane get the proof to someone who will believe her and can she escape with her life that has been torn asunder. I find it interesting that Vikram is the one who uses the comparison of the Invasion of the Body snatchers for those who have been implanted with mind controlling nano technology. It is fair to say that Koontz once against uses vile villains to tell his story. They are absolutely dreadful and represent the darkest of what humankind has to offer.

The Jane Hawk series has the finest prose I have encountered, and this book is no exception. Whether describing violent actions or expressing deep philosophy, the style of writing is perfect for the task and supportive of the story. The usual unique characters are in the story, and a couple of new special characters add spice to this episode. Death and danger follow Jane and al those who try to help her. Yet, the mood of the general public concerning her is changing, and help sometimes arrives in unusual circumstances. This book appears to end the Jane Hawk story, so be sure to read the others first.

The Night Window
Jane Hawk #5

Jane Hawk risks everything to take down an immense societal conspiracy, and bring this series to a dramatic conclusion.

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SUMMARY
Ex-FBI agent Jane Hawk’s war against the Techno Arcadians conspirators come to a stunning conclusion in this fifth novel, THE NIGHT WINDOW. A computer hacker armed with “back doors” into government data bases joins efforts with Jane to identify members of the conspiracy and those people across the nation who have been “adjusted” with nanobots. The two of them gamble everything to stop the madness overtaking the country. The architect behind the conspiracy, is a monstrous billionaire facing a red-silk madness all his own, while chasing a young movie director across his snow-covered ranch in Colorado. Two brutal members of the Arcadian revolution, well-equipped by Homeland Security, are on the heels of the computer hacker, who stole millions from nine different government agencies, While trying to extinguish the conspiracy and evade capture Jane biggest fear is that her 5-year-old son Travis, who is in Arizona and guarded by an octogenarian and a gentle millionaire ladened with personality disorders, is in jeopardy.

REVIEW
Jane Hawk is a fabulously strong female character, who comes alive on the pages of The Night Window for a dramatic conclusion. I will miss her intelligent and thoughtful character and am delighted to see that at least the first book in this series, The Silent Corner, was optioned for television. In The Night Window, Vikram, the computer hacker is a new addition to the series and is a particularly endearing character.

The chapters are pleasantly short and each is told from one of several alternating perspectives. THE NIGHT WINDOW is creative and dramatic and DEAN KOONTZ’s writing is both haunting and action-packed. The plot is crowded with amazingly unique and well-developed characters. Some you’ll love, and some, you’ll love to hate. As it should be. It’s a contemporary thriller, and while it’s sad to see a series with a fabulous female character come to an end, it’s time. And the ending was...well, you’ll just have to read it!

Thanks to Netgalley, Bantam, and Dean Koontz for an advance reading copy of this book in exchange for a honest review. Other Koontz books in this series include The Silent Corner, The Whispering Room, The Forbidden Door and The Crooked Staircase.

Publisher Bantam
Published May 14, 2019
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