My thanks to netgalley and the publisher random house for my advanced copy of the book

Wow. What an ending this book had me totally enthralled since the first page. It reminded me of the ride I had when I first started the series. Book one and book five are my favorite. Mr Koontz introduces us to new characters and old friends. Jane, although tired of the chase - remember that all five books happen in a span of a few months of her life - is ready to sacrifice herself to end the Arcadian rule. Jane once again is not alone - friends come to aid her and one friend in particular who is the knight in shining armor and who plays such a pivotal role. Loved him. I love that this character was brought in as such a major character in ending the Arcadian rule. - you have to read the book to find out lol

Can this book be read alone. Well yes kinda, but I strongly recommend reading all previous books so that the reader can understand who all the other characters all. Plus you would be cheating yourself of all the great Jane stories and the technology used. It scares me sometimes when I see these technologies used in the real world. Ie license plate readers/facial recognition cameras/trackers etc imagine what else is out there Book 5 is broken down into the major plot - Jane and a subplot - The billionaire behind the Techno arcadians and both stories keep the reader engrossed.

Im seriously going to have Jane withdrawals- as I have devoured all 5 books.

I’m so happy with how Me Koontz ended the series. Could we perhaps ask for a movie ? Maybe a small series on HBO or Netflix? One can only hope.

I love that this book has an ending. An ending all readers can be satisfied with.

Dean Koontz is well known for giving his readers more than they expected. His stories can really not be relegated to one genre. His legions of fans know that no two of his series are the same. This is the final chapter in Jane Hawk's journey to prove her husband did not commit suicide and bring to light the group that is using nano technology to become stronger and take over many factions of our lives. Along this journey, Jane has lost more than anyone should be asked to give up. Her only goal is to save her son.
Using technology as a basis, the "what if" factor in this book is pretty scary. Jane has used every thing she knows to bring this faction to light. I'm almost sorry to see the series end but really glad that this is a FICTION book.

Sometimes in life it is impossible to have a happy ending, no matter how things eventually turn out. Think of the Holocaust. Eventually the Nazis were defeated, concentration camps liberated, and the war ended, but there is no happy ending to such a massive and horrific tragedy.

Jane Hawk, FBI agent, widow, and mother of one son is living a life, and fighting a fight where it is impossible to have a happy ending. Unwilling to accept the fact that her husband willingly took his own life, in a brutal fashion, Jane starts to investigate suicides across the US. She discovers a spike in the data; an anomaly that hasn't been explained. As she continues to question and investigate, warnings and threats are made and she is certain she has stumbled upon something needing her attention. Thus begins the Jane Hawk series.

The Night Window is the fifth and final book in the series. Over a short period of time, Jane has followed the evidence and leads into the "Techno Arcadians" up and down California as well as across the country. She continues to poke and prod, trying to unravel and expose the horrific cabal and what they are doing in America, and what their plans are for creating a worldwide civilization of superiors and those who serve them without question or hesitation.

Jane connects with a friend from the FBI, a superior hacker and computer technician who has assisted her throughout her career, as well as early on in this race to save civilization and her family. They recognize that the time for a final stand is at hand. They set the stage in Arizona where they will either be victorious in exposing the Techno Arcadians to the world, they will die trying, or even worse, they will be injected with the nanobots and their brain will be taken over by a web of technology making them subservient in all things to the Arcadians.

This has been a very entertaining and intense series. it is great to have a female hero character who not only stands on her own, but is worthy of the title hero. At the same time, Jane knows she is flawed, and understands that in the name of justice, she is doing horrific things, and absolutely breaking the laws and moral codes at the foundation of society. In addition, Koontz gives a very scary look into a form of AI. Technology allows humans to make advances in society, but sometimes at a great cost to the many and benefit of the few.

You really do need to read this series in order to have the context of the battle Jane is embroiled in. As the story ends, remember that at costs like those already paid by Jane and others in society, there can really be no happily ever after.

9 of 10 stars, and my third favorite in the five book series.

Thanks to NetGalley, Bantam Books and Random House for a copy of this book in exchange for my thoughts and opinions.

No spoilers here: This is the first Jane Hawk book I read. I don't feel like I missed out on any of the books previous to this one. I felt perfectly invited into the Jane Hawk world. The locations and environments were great, and happen to be a lot of areas of Arizona that I'm familiar with. It always adds a little more excitement to a book when that happens. I really felt connected to all of the characters, even the bad guys. Dean has a way of connecting us so deeply with each character that I had to keep reminding myself in those connected moments that they were the enemy in this story. I don't normally read thriller/suspense novels, but I'll read the rest of the Jane Hawk books since they're so well written.

I was excited when I saw that The Night Window was available for review. I was waiting for this book. I needed to see how Jane Hawk’s quest to bring down the Arcadian’s would end. And I wasn’t disappointed. This book was a fast-paced ride from beginning to end.

All the storylines were fast paced and well written. I had issues putting the book down, that is how into I got. I needed to find out if Jane was going to expose the Arcadians and reunite with her son. I needed to know if Tom was going to outwit Hollister. Also, let’s not forget the secondary storylines. Instead of distracting me from the storyline, they added to it. They added that little bit of extra depth to the book that was needed.

Jane, by far, was my favorite character in The Night Window. Her determination to protect her child and to expose the Arcadian’s came off the pages. She took more risks in this book. Her near misses with the Arcadian’s were incredible and nerve- wracking. I did feel bad for her, though. She was exhausted from all the running that she had to do. She wanted to be with her son. She wanted it to be over and justice for her husband.

I wanted to shake Vikram. He took a lot of risks to help Jane. Like going to Ricky and getting the modified RV. He made me nervous. But he was brilliant. It was that brilliance that kept them ahead of the Arcadians. It was also that brilliance that had him do what he did during the last chapters.

Warwick Hollister was one of the evilest characters that I have read to date. The glimpses of him that I got in the previous books didn’t prepare me for what was in this book. I shuddered every time he appeared in the book. But, I did enjoy his descent into madness. Without giving anything away, let’s say that he got paid back tenfold.

The Night Window was a perfect fit into the thriller genre. As with any of his books, Dean Koontz knows how to deliver a thriller. I was kept on edge the entire book. The build-up of that angle was fantastic.

The mystery angle wasn’t there for me. I wasn’t feeling it. The only time I even got a tiny bit of feel for it was when the Arcadians were chasing after Jane and Vikram. But even then, it was more of a thriller.

I loved the end of The Night Window. I did not expect it to go the way it did. But, in hindsight, it was the only way. The author did what few do. The author did what few do — showing what happens after the fact. It was also a fitting ending to the series.

I would give The Night Window an Adult rating. There is no sex (but there are references to sexual situations). There is violence. There is language. I would recommend that no one under the age of 21 read this book.

I would reread The Night Window. I would recommend this book to family and friends.

**I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy**

I would like to thank the publisher, the author, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review The Night Window.

All opinions stated in this review of The Night Window are mine.

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I couldn’t wait for this book to come out. A very satisfying conclusion to the Jane Hawk series. I’ve so admired this strong female hero that Koontz created. All in all, it was a very interesting premise that he fleshed out well, of letting it get too far-fetched. I would gladly recommend this series!

Finally ended! This is the last book in this series and for me, the reviews have been up and down along the way. While I feel the series has been drug out a bit more than necessary, I have to say that overall I like it. Although it isnt my favorite series, and definitely not my favorite Koontz plot, it is entertaining and thought provoking. Just the idea of of nanobots and mind control is terrifying, and then Koontz puts it in the hands of the wrong people. Fortunately he delivers a kickass heroine to save the day! His murder scenes are brilliantly written and his characters are endearing (the good guys). At the end of the day, I prefer Koontz's stand alone books instead of his series.

The Nght Window by Dean Koontz, I have to say I loved the Jane Hawk series and I am sad that it is complete but at the same time Holy smokes did I enjoy reading about Jane Hawk kicking Arcadian butt and she did it so well, had some help along the way with a few close friends that we came to know and care for....yes all in all this is one kick ass series from one of the Masters of Writing Mr. Dean Koontz! Thank you Netgalley and Bantam books for an ARC copy! Cannot wait to see what Mr. Koontz writes next!

This is definitely a series that any fan of the techno thriller genre won't want to miss. Be sure to start at the beginning and read the books in order for maximum enjoyment. This title brings the fast and furious tale to a close and, as I've said since I finished THE SILENT CORNER, this collection should definitely be made into a miniseries or a single blockbuster movie on the big screen!

What's it about -- well, in a nutshell: "Nanoweb brain implants; adjusted people shorn of free will, memories edited; human beings turned into bio machines programmed to kill; thousands on the Hamlet list slated for extermination...the Arcadian story" of utopia with unimagined power and riches for those at the top tier. And only one woman, ex FBI agent, Jane Hawk, might be able to bring it all down. She's been on the run using every possible evasion technique and trick since her husband committed suicide. She's hidden her 5-year-old son, Travis, from those who seek to use him as a bargaining chip to trap her. She has a few good souls on her side, however, and perhaps she can come up with a plan to foil the rise of the Techno Arcadians and save America. NO SPOILERS.

The writing is typical Dean Koontz verbosity with endless detail, simile and metaphor but the pace is fast and the bad guys are REALLY bad. Lots of action, dramatic description of maiming and murder, and the eventual climactic struggle between good and evil where the good guys win! We hope.

I've really enjoyed this series and was happy with the author's departure from the supernatural bent as this was slightly more believable and I prefer tentative reality. I have read almost every book Koontz has written -- a huge collection with lots of variety and some quite interesting and strange characters. Although sorry to reach the end of a fun series, I'm looking forward to finding out what subject Koontz will tackle next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bantam Books for the e-book ARC to read and review. Don't miss it!

The Night Window is a fitting conclusion to an exciting series on the rogue FBI agent Jane Hawk. Don't expect to meet up with all the characters you've met that helped Jane so far fight the Arcadians. They were there when Jane needed them to fight the'dastardly nano-technology plans to takeover society. Expect more deaths of innocents and the creation of more adjusted people. You will meet a new batch of characters to hate and characters to cheer. People are waking up and willing to take a stand. You'll find the plot moves around to introduce the good and the bad not just focusing on Jane. Koontz is giving you all the bits and pieces needed to follow through to the conclusion of the book and its satisfactory, but all too brief, conclusion. I hate to say goodbye to Jane Hawk. She has been a character to delight in demanding my attention through each of the books in the series. Koontz has excelled and brings his creative story to a final applause.

I very much appreciate this series and Jane Hawk is great. A great climax to this series. This one is a page turner from the master of suspense

I've read Koontz off and on for years and have always been confused by people who think he's a hack and not a "serious" author. Granted, I thought some of his books featured characters that lacked nuance and depth. I also think he can get a bit flowery and/or preachy at times.

All that said, this Jane Hawk series showcases a writer who has grown and matured. Koontz has always been at his strongest when he starts with a highly creative premise and injects it with fast-paced, anxiety-inducing storylines. In that regard, the Jane Hawk series is classic Koontz. But he saved his best effort for the series finale, The Night Window. In addition to his trademark thrill ride storytelling (I literally had to stop reading at certain points because it was just too stressful), Koontz creates a multi-layered masterpiece of multiple, simultaneous storylines all connected by the same sinister thread and all rushing towards a mind-blowing climax. Keep in mind, Koontz accomplishes this feat all while introducing entirely new characters into the series who serve critical roles in the series conclusion.

If I were to nitpick, I would say that the ending felt very abrupt for such a massively complex series. The entire thing wrapped up in just a few pages. Honestly, it was a tad disappointing to have such a marvelous series come to such a quick conclusion. Although, I also have to acknowledge that my dissatisfaction is likely tied to the sadness associated with realizing my time with Jane Hawk and all the other characters I've come to enjoy has come to an end. If there's a higher compliment that can paid an author, I'm not sure what it is.

I finished reading The Night Window a few days ago but needed a bit of time to get over my enormous book hangover. Actually, it’s a Jane Hawk book hangover, and I’m going to miss her tremendously! Except for maybe Einstein from Watchers, Jane is my favorite Dean Koontz character, and I have read ALL of his books and own most of them (maybe all of them).

Koontz has an uncanny knack of bringing us the greatest of goodness in his characters but also the absolute worst, evil dreggs of humanity as well. He manages to infuse so much dark into his books, yet he balances it out with the light, and the hope of what humans are, or should be in my eyes.

Jane Hawk is a formidable woman with some darkness of her own, but only to be able to combat the pure evil. She always manages to surround herself with the pure of souls to fight the horrendous humans. This is what I love so much about Koontz’s work; the hope and love of his characters.

Although I am extremely content with how Koontz ended this series, I am extremely sad to leave Jane Hawk.

*Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for an advance copy of this book!*

A great ending to a fantastic 5 book series! The series is intense, and not for the weak of heart! Lots of characters die in this series and the last book brought more into the series! The series will take you through such a range of emotions, and have you sitting on the edge of your seat until the very last page! I LOVED this series! This is a great example of a mastermind of masterpieces, Mr. Dean Koontz!

I have wondered since the first book, how can this end well.? Only Dean can manage such a great ending. I love the entire series and can’t wait for the next big adventure from Dean! Thank you so much for NetGalley giving me this free download and to the author and publisher. What a ride!

A dramatic conclusion to this series by one of the best authors in fictional thrillerdom. This reader strongly recommends reading Books 1-4 before tackling this fifth and last in the series featuring Jane Hawk, rogue FBI agent. Several new characters are introduced and many from previous novels as well, and it will enhance your understanding and reading pleasure of this powerful and scary, but “yes, it could happen in the future” believable series.

Book 1: The Silent Corner
Book 2: The Whispering Room
Book 3: The Crooked Staircase
Book 4: The Forbidden Door
Book 5: The Night Window

My reviews are available on all of them here at GR. Jane is a kick-ass heroine and the mother of a 10-year old "FBI kid" as Travis calls himself. As in the previous novels Jane is hiding her young son away from potential crossfire. She is diligent and determined in her quest, fighting for the victims of the Techno-Arcadians, and for righting the wrongs that have been committed against innocent people, including her deceased husband. Many lives have been lost or altered in an excruciating manner to this group that uses nano-technology as a method of mind-control and will stop at nothing to eliminate any threatening human beings in their movement toward supremacy of the human race.

“You have been Vikramized…” In this installment Jane has help in the form of an intelligent friend, Vikram, whose expertise in IT helps her acquire a large list of the T-Arcadians through back-door entrances to government websites that he created security for. Together they come up with a plan on how to free the victims and put an end to what is changing the future for not just our children but inevitably all mankind. Along the way they are challenged by mind-bending obstacles that take us along at a break-neck pace. Hang on to your hat!

One wonders just how in the world they can make this happen, it seems hopeless, but in true creative Koontz style and with heart-stopping action he brings this all to a believable and satisfactory conclusion. Just awesome.

My sincere thanks to Bantam/Random House via Net Galley for the opportunity to read a pre-release copy for my unbiased review.

The Night Window is the final book in the Jane Hawk series, and it has that edge-of-your-seat adrenaline burst that is characteristic of the saga. Jane herself is one of the most compelling characters in recent times.

This book more than lives up to the previous ones. For this last installment: Jane remains reluctant to let others join her in the cross-hairs of a corrupt organization known as the Arcadians. This group of power-hungry people are enslaving victims with a neural network that takes over their brain, will, and actions. These victims are "adjusted" people who can be commanded to do anything at all, however heinous.

Jane knows the Arcadians must be taken down with unmitigated, undeniable proof. Jane is still "Public Enemy Number One" but the propaganda about her is flawed. People can tell there is a smear campaign at work. As a result, help comes from the most unlikely of places. A worthy ending to a compelling saga.

This was an exciting triller that I will not soon forget. Had some difficulty falling asleep having read it. The writer depicts some super stressful situations that have a significant impact on the lives of the characters. I highly recommend this amazing book.

The Night Window is a fabulous end to this series. Dean Koontz knows how to write a great book. A captivating series.

As a final chapter in the Jane Hawk series, The Night Window is a fitting end to a wild ride.

With only a few hiccups, this book connects all the loose ends, ratifies our curiosity about who, and why, fully explains how, and tidies up the loose threads of the ongoing tale of Jane Hawk and her quest for revenge of the murder (cloaked as suicide) of her husband. We revisit some old friends and acquaintances, and meet some new characters, both good and evil. The story is fast paced for the most part, however a few chapters and paragraphs wax on a little too much about philosophy, angst, dreams and random nonsensical thoughts by some of the evildoers. I did find myself starting to skip over pages that seemed to ramble unmercifully long while taking the storyline nowhere.

The ending, while leaving no stone unturned for a big finish, did seem rushed, as if he suddenly realized he had only one chapter left in order to bring everything to a close. Is it the best thing Dean Koontz has ever written? No.. But it ranks right up there in the top ten.