The good guy

Plots brimming with intrigue and suspense, told with literary flair and linguistic juggling. This is how Dean Koontz earned the title of modern master of horror and, in tow, a permanent spot on the bestseller lists of major newspapers. In "The Good Guy," he once again proves his talent with an intellectual thriller. An ingenious puzzle, with a comedy of errors and a surprising ending. Bricklayer Timothy Carrier lives a quiet existence, divided between work and escapades to his friend Liam's bar. Amid eccentric customers and amusing conversations, he enjoys a few beers and entertains simple thoughts: Tim knows the difference between right and wrong, good and evil. Until one night, a stranger sits next to him... and his entire existence takes an unbelievable turn. Mistaken for a hitman, he receives an envelope containing $10,000 and the photo of a young writer, Linda Paquette, whom he must eliminate. When the real killer shows up, Tim tries to pose as the mastermind and cancel the contract. But it's impossible to stop this man, a sociopath desperate to pull the trigger. So Tim decides to help the potential victim, a woman he doesn't even know. The mysterious killer begins searching for them, and Tim and Linda see no choice but to flee. As they fight for survival, they must discover who is after Linda and why they want her dead. The good guy is faced with a decision everyone must make: help or flee. A gripping novel, full of twists and turns, that cements Koontz's place among the best authors of our time.