Held my attention throughout
My book club picked this and everyone had something to say about it. Formatting was clean on my e-reader.
Andre Ellis · 3/8/2026
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Fiction & Sci-Fi
False Memory
by Dean Koontz
5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 copies sold
Ebook specifications
- Pages
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- Reading time
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- File size
- 0.8 MB
- Published
- 7/19/2007
- ISBN
- 9780307414120
- Formats
- EPUB
Book synopsis
Martie Rhodes is a woman defined by her optimism and her happy marriage to Dusty, a thoughtful painting contractor. However, a sudden, inexplicable bout of autophobia begins to unravel her sense of reality, starting with a terrifying encounter with her own shadow. As Martie struggles with a paralyzing fear of mirrors and her own reflection, Dusty faces a crisis of his own when a troubled crew member threatens suicide. Together, they are pulled into a psychological nightmare where the mundane details of life hide a sinister, encroaching danger.
What you'll take away
- Explore the terrifying depths of autophobia and the fear of one's own self.
- Witness how domestic bliss can be shattered by sudden, irrational psychological trauma.
- Understand the power of resilience and love when faced with inexplicable mental illness.
- Navigate a suspenseful narrative where reality and nightmare figures become dangerously blurred.
- Discover the impact of familial toxicity and external pressures on personal stability.
#psychological thriller
#suspense
#mental illness
#horror
#mystery
About the author
Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz is a prolific American author known for his suspenseful thrillers that frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Many of his books have reached the top of the New York Times Bestseller list, earning him a dedicated global following.
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Every chapter earned its place. Recommended if the description sounds like your thing.
Sarah Miller · 1/26/2026
