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Fiction & Sci-Fi
Book Of Counted Sorrows
by Dean R. Koontz
4.3 · 3 reviews · 7 copies sold
Ebook specifications
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- File size
- 0.1 MB
- Published
- 12/27/2009
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- Formats
- EPUB
Book synopsis
For decades, readers of Dean R. Koontz’s novels have been haunted by mysterious epigraphs attributed to a volume that didn't exist in the real world—until now. This 'history' and text of the cursed Book of Counted Sorrows is presented alongside a bizarre account of the book's lethal power and its even stranger publishers. From ninja-guarded vaults to tragic accidents involving squirrel cults, this collection is a darkly comedic journey into the heart of a literary legend. Dare to read the poetry that has reportedly caused spontaneous explosions and turned a perfectly sane assistant into a chicken.
What you'll take away
- Discover the official text of the long-requested and legendary volume of poetry.
- Learn the 'incomprehensible history' behind the book's mysterious 1928 origins.
- Explore the eccentric inner workings of the Koontz manor and its perilous security measures.
- Find out the tragic and hilarious fates of those who dared to obsess over the volume.
- Understand the bizarre connection between the book and the Inevitable Doom Soup Company.
#poetry
#humor
#mystery
#fiction
#literary legend
About the author
Dean R. Koontz
Dean R. Koontz is a prolific and acclaimed novelist known for his suspense, horror, and mystery fiction. He resides at the Koontz manor, where he manages a staff of exceptional, if frequently endangered, individuals.
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Better in the second half
Useful and readable, though I wanted more depth later on. I would read another by this author.
Peter Hayes · 4/11/2026
Nice addition to my library
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Cover to cover in one sitting on a rainy afternoon. A solid pick for anyone browsing here.
Victor Hayes · 3/17/2026
