I usually like Dean Koontz novels, but this one fell short, real short. Volume 4 of at least a 5 volume series, it features a character named Jane Hawk, wanted by the government for treason, espionage, and multiple murders which she apparently did not actually commit. The prosecutor after her is Egan Gottfrey, an extreme Nihilist, who believes that everything is an illusion and everything that happens is part of a plan determined in advance by the Unknown Playwrite. He is also part of a revolution in which injections of nano particles take control of the subject’s brain and they become totally submissive. Unfortunately, a few fall through the “Forbidden Door” and become uncontrollably psychotic and engage in vicious murder sprees. Jane Hawk is not only trying to escape his grasps but also trying to rescue her special needs child who has been previously kidnapped by these revolutionary forces.

Some books in a series can be read as stand alone novels. Perhaps I would have found this one more interesting if I had read the first four in the series first, but truthfully, there was nothing in this volume that makes me want to read any of the first four. The few exciting parts that do honor to Koontz’s writing are negated by huge sections of average, even mundane, dare I say boring filler. I almost didn’t finish it. ( )

Enjoying the continuing saga of Jane Hawk. As always the character development is great and his detail in setting up the scenes puts you right in the action. Can"t wait to get into the next book in the series. ( )

The Forbidden Door is book 3 of the Jane Hawk series. This novel was a rather quick read as we see young Travis depend on Cornell, as he gets comfortable with Travis enough to divulge his family history and why he's alone. We see everyone around Borrego Valley get implants and they struggle to find Travis' grandparents. Jane has a plan to get Travis to safety before the Arcadians find him. Let's hope she does before it's too late. ( )

The Forbidden Door is book 4 of the Jane Hawk series. This novel was a rather quick read as we see young Travis depend on Cornell, as he gets comfortable with Travis enough to divulge his family history and why he's alone. We see everyone around Borrego Valley get implants and they struggle to find Travis' grandparents. Jane has a plan to get Travis to safety before the Arcadians find him. Let's hope she does before it's too late. ( )

As I look back on the Jane Hawk series, "Forbidden Door" rises to the top because of its intensity. ( )