Relentless is a classic Dean Koontz novel with some small variations. It’s written in first person, which is unusual for Koontz (I can only think of one or two other novels he’s written in first person voice). It has a great cast of characters — Cubby (the narrator), his wife Penny, his son Milo, and their dog Lassie — and a villain who is unique and interesting through most of the book.

Unfortunately, when the mystery is revealed, it’s a lot like ones Mr. Koontz has done a few times before, and I was disappointed in that. I was able to predict most of what happened at the end before it happened, which is unusual for a Koontz novel. Perhaps I’ve just read too many of his books, and am too used to his style. But this book’s “reveal” will not be a big surprise to people who have read some of Koontz’s other work.

The novel is well worth a read, and I enjoyed it… but the ending left something to be desired, by my lights.