{"product_id":"the-house-at-the-end-of-the-world-9781662508073","title":"The House at the End of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoon no one on Earth will have a place to hide in this novel about fears known and unknown by #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn retreat from a devastating loss and crushing injustice, Katie lives alone in a fortresslike stone house on Jacob's Ladder island. Once a rising star in the art world, she finds refuge in her painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe neighboring island of Ringrock houses a secret: a government research facility. And now two agents have arrived on Jacob's Ladder in search of someone--or something--they refuse to identify. Although an air of menace hangs over these men, an infinitely greater threat has arrived, one so strange even the island animals are in a state of high alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKatie soon finds herself in an epic and terrifying battle with a mysterious enemy. But Katie's not alone after all: a brave young girl appears out of the violent squall. As Katie and her companion struggle across a dark and eerie landscape, against them is an omnipresent terror that could bring about the end of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKoontz, Dean:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eInternational bestselling author Dean Koontz was only a senior in college when he won an \u003ci\u003eAtlantic Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e fiction competition. He has never stopped writing since. Koontz is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Big Dark Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eQuicksilver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Other Emily\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElsewhere\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDevoted\u003c\/i\u003e, and seventy-nine \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers, fourteen of which were #1, including \u003ci\u003eOne Door Away from Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrom the Corner of His Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMidnight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCold Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Bad Place\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHideaway\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDragon Tears\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIntensity\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSole Survivor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Husband\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOdd Hours\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRelentless\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhat the Night Knows\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e77 Shadow Street\u003c\/i\u003e. He's been hailed by \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e as \"America's most popular suspense novelist,\" and his books have been published in thirty-eight languages and have sold over five hundred million copies worldwide. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, he now lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Elsa, and the enduring spirits of their goldens Trixie and Anna. For more information, visit his website at www.deankoontz.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas \u0026 Mercer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50593676165394,"sku":"9781662508073","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_83e4c121-a322-4a4e-9123-0b528c76ea95.jpg?v=1748686918","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-house-at-the-end-of-the-world-9781662508073","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}