Prodigal Son (novel)

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name = Prodigal Son
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author = Dean Koontz
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country = United States
language = English
series = Dean Koontz's Frankenstein
genre = Suspense, Horror novel
publisher = Bantam Books
release_date = 2005
media_type = Print (Paperback)
pages = 512 pp
isbn = ISBN 0-553-58788-9
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followed_by = City of Night

"Prodigal Son" is a novel by the best-selling author Dean Koontz, released in 2005. The book is the first of three books released by Koontz in a series of three, entitled Dean Koontz's Frankenstein. The book was co-authored by Kevin J. Anderson.

The basic plot follows New Orleans detective Carson and her partner Michael on the hunt for a serial killer dubbed THE SURGEON. Reports of this killer catch the attention of Deucalion, formerly known as The Monster who believes his former master and maker Dr Frankenstein has returned. As the body count grows, the case takes a darker turn when Carson encounters Deucalion. Pushing Carson and Michael on to the path of a 200-year-old mystery and evil that threatens more than just New Orleans.

External links

* [http://www.randomhouse.com/bantamdell/koontz/ Dean Koontz's Frankenstein at Dean Koontz's website]