Relentless Koontz, Dean

Cubby Greenwich writes bestselling thrillers about serial killers. Then he gets a scathing review from influential critic Shearman Waxx — and realizes Waxx isn't just cruel, he's dangerous. What starts as paranoia becomes survival when Cubby discovers Waxx is connected to something far darker than literary grudges: a government conspiracy involving genetic experiments and people who should not exist. Koontz loads this one with his trademark blend of domestic warmth (Cubby's family scenes are genuinely touching) and escalating dread. The pacing is ruthless, the villains genuinely unsettling, and the protagonist is that rare thing — a thriller hero you'd actually want to have a beer with. If you like your suspense smart, strange, and surprisingly funny in spots, this delivers.