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06-21-2008, 08:27 AM
Dean Koontz's Frankenstein is the collective title of a trilogy of novels co-written by Dean Koontz. Though technically of the mystery or thriller genres, the novels also feature the trappings of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Three volumes so far have been or are about to be published: Prodigal Son, co-written with Kevin J. Anderson, was published in 2004; City of Night, co-written with Ed Gorman, was published in 2005; and Dead and Alive, written without a co-writer, scheduled to be released in 2009 according to Koontz.
Synopsis: The series is a supposedly a modern updating of the mythology of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, although the similarities are mainly superficial. Set in present day New Orleans, the series follows the activities of Victor Frankenstein, now known as Helios, as he continues to create new life forms for his own purposes. Opposed to his activities are a pair of homicide detectives and Frankenstein's original monster, now known as Deucalion.
While the original Monster was made with parts from dead humans, Victor Frankenstein is now using modern technology to create more creatures, particularly synthetic biology. The new race he is making is constructed and designed from the bottom-up, and can be seen as bio androids, artificial humans made of flesh. Their knowledge and behavior is even based on programs downloaded directly into their brain, which appears to be an advanced wetware computer.
Source: Wikipedia
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I've read the first book "Prodical Son" and was glued to the book for days, started reading "City of Night" a while ago, but with school and whatnot I had no time, now i'm on holiday i've started reading it again and am half way through and it's just as awesome as the first. Can't wait for the third.
Anyone here read or interested in starting it?
Synopsis: The series is a supposedly a modern updating of the mythology of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, although the similarities are mainly superficial. Set in present day New Orleans, the series follows the activities of Victor Frankenstein, now known as Helios, as he continues to create new life forms for his own purposes. Opposed to his activities are a pair of homicide detectives and Frankenstein's original monster, now known as Deucalion.
While the original Monster was made with parts from dead humans, Victor Frankenstein is now using modern technology to create more creatures, particularly synthetic biology. The new race he is making is constructed and designed from the bottom-up, and can be seen as bio androids, artificial humans made of flesh. Their knowledge and behavior is even based on programs downloaded directly into their brain, which appears to be an advanced wetware computer.
Source: Wikipedia
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I've read the first book "Prodical Son" and was glued to the book for days, started reading "City of Night" a while ago, but with school and whatnot I had no time, now i'm on holiday i've started reading it again and am half way through and it's just as awesome as the first. Can't wait for the third.
Anyone here read or interested in starting it?