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Prodigal Son
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Dean Koontz's Frankenstein: Book 1

Prodigal Son (2004) (edit title/settings)

by Dean Koontz (Author), Kevin J. Anderson (Author) (edit contributors)

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From the celebrated imagination of Dean Koontz comes a powerful reworking of one of the classic stories of all time. If you think you know the story, you know only half the truth. Get ready for the mystery, the myth, the terror, and the magic of Dean Koontz's Prodigal Son. Every city has... read more

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Carson O'connor a young homicide detective is enjoying her job, but when her biggest case starts to unravel into one of the oldest and most deadly conspiracies it is up to her and her partner Michael Maddison to stop it at any cost.With the help of Deucalion a mysterious tatooed man once the... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Carson O'connor a young homicide detective is enjoying her job, but when her biggest case starts to unravel into one of the oldest and most deadly conspiracies it is up to her and her partner Michael Maddison to stop it at any cost.With the help of Deucalion a mysterious tatooed man once the Frankenstein monster they set out to understand the creator master of the so called new race, Victor Helios. Helios, former Dr.Frankenstein is creating a new race of humans in a secret laboritory at the former hospital, The Hands of Mercy. Other characters such as Randol six and Erika five add more perspectives to the same story and even add more to it. It's a well written book that doesn't have a dull moment.

Characters edit see section history

  • Deucalion: Frankenstein first creation and ally of Carson O'Connor
  • Carson O'Connor: Homicide detective and savior of the old race. Has an autistic brother named Arnie.
  • Michael Maddison: Carson O'Connor's partner and movie buff. Maddison is in love with Carson
  • Victor Helios: Formerly Victor Frankenstein and creator of the new race. He is a perfectionist and has tried to find the perfect human form.
  • Randal Six: Autistic created by Victor for studies. Plans on learning the secret of happiness from Arnie O'Connor.
  • Erika Four: Wife and creation of Victor Helios and child of Mercy.
  • Roy Pribeaux: Serial killer harvesting and preserving body parts for the perfect woman.
  • Jelly Biggs: Theater manager of the Luxe, a sad shell of its former glory.
  • Vicky Chou: Medical transcriptionist and caretaker of Arnie, Carson's brother who has autism. She provides care for room and board with Carson.
  • Jonathan Harker: New Orleans homicide detective teamed with Dwight Frye and are perceived by the police dept to be glory hogs
  • Dwight Frye: New Orleans homicide detective teamed with Jonathan Harker and are perceived by the police dept to be glory hogs.
  • Jack Rogers: Forensic pathologist
  • Father Patrick Duchaine: A rare member of the New Race cloned from the DNA of an existing human rather than being designed from scratch. Father Duchaine replaced the original one who was killed.
  • Nebo: An elderly Buddhist monk.
  • Ben Jonas: An old & trusted friend. The best damn carnie boss.
  • Ned Lohman: An officer.
  • Arnie O'Connor: Carson's autistic brother.
  • Karloff: The ultimate amputee.
  • Kathleen/Kathy Burke: A police psychiatrist.
  • Jonathan Harker: A member of the NOPD Homicide Division.
  • Tom Bowmaine: The watch commander.
  • Emery Framboise: A NOPD detective.
  • Jenna Parker: Jonathan Harker's neighbor. A party girl.
  • Taylor Fullbright: The funeral director at Fullbright's Funeral Home.
  • Emery Framboise: A young detective liked by Carson you dresses in 1950s style.
  • Kathy Burke: Carson's friend and forensic psychologist skilled in psychological profiles.
  • Herman: Add a description of this character.
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

  • New Orleans: Site of the serial murders referenced at the beginning of the book in which the corpses display surgical removal of parts of their bodies.
  • Tibet: Rombuk monastery

First Sentence edit see section history

DEUCALION SELDOM SLEPT, but when he did, he dreamed.

Glossary edit see section history

  • Alpha class: Victor's creations that were "almost equal to himself, so they could be challenging company and carrying out his plans for the day after humanity has been liquidated."
  • Epsilom class: Victor's creation similar to worker bees carrying out the roles that they were designed for.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 5 in Dean Koontz's Frankenstein. (standard series)

Followed by City of Night.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Dean Koontz (Author)
  2. Kevin J. Anderson (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0345506405
Page Count: 144

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

Extreme Supernatural & Homicide Violence, Language, Sex

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More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • City of Night
  • Dead and Alive
  • Lost Souls

Books That Influenced This Book edit see section history

   
  • Frankenstein

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