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The Eyes of Darkness is a thriller novel by American writer Dean Koontz, released in 1981. [1] The book focuses on a mother who sets out on a quest to find out if her son indeed died one year ago, or if he's still alive.
- Dean R. Koontz
- 1981
About the Book. A mother’s greatest wish—or worst nightmare — comes true in this chilling novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz. A year had passed since little Danny’s death—a year since his mother began the painful process of acceptance.
- Wuhan Not mentioned in First Edition
- Virus mentioned, Differs from Covid-19
- Our Rating: False
- Our Fact-Check Sources
The 1981 edition of “The Eyes of Darkness” that can be viewed on Google Booksshows that the virus was originally named “Gorki-400” for being developed outside of “Gorki” by Russians. The first edition has no mention of “Wuhan-400.” In a later version of the book released in 1989, the name of the virus was changed to “Wuhan-400.” It is not clear why...
A passage from the novel on page 353 reveals that it is true that the novel includes a fictional virus named "Wuhan-400" but the fictional virus mentioned in the book possesses different traits from COVID-19. “Wuhan-400 is a perfect weapon. It afflicts only human beings. No other living creature can carry it,” the novel reads. The novel states that...
We rate the claim that Dean Koontz predicted the coronavirus in his “Eyes of Darkness” novel as FALSE because it is not supported by our research. While the book describes a fictional virus, Koontz has not said that the events in his novel were a prediction of what would later become a reality and has not spoken publicly about the book since recent...
- Fact Check Reporter
Dean Koontz's "The Eyes of Darkness" is a captivating novel that combines elements of suspense, mystery, and science fiction. Through the eyes of Christina Evans, readers are taken on a thrilling journey to uncover the truth behind her son's mysterious death and the sinister forces at play.
Feb 18, 2020 · When readers first came across a biological weapon named "Wuhan-400" in Dean Koontz's novel "The Eyes of Darkness," we doubt anyone had the notion that the famous thriller author was...
May 13, 2010 · THE EYES OF DARKNESS is a modest little thriller about a woman, Tina Evans, who lost her child, Danny, when he was in an accident on a trip with his scouting troop. A year later, Tina has reason to believe that the accident did not occur as reported, that her son is alive, is being held against his will, and is in desperate need of her.
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Books. The Eyes of Darkness. Dean Koontz, Leigh Nichols. Pocket, 1981 - Fiction - 312 pages. A tale to keep you awake all night... It's a year since Tina Evans lost her little boy Danny...
