Star Quest by Dean Koontz

Dean Koontz's first novel debuted as one of the two novels in one volume from Ace Double andpublished in 1968.

This short sci-fi and adventure mix tells the story of Tohm, who has just realized that he lost his body. Then known as Jumbo Ten, he deserted the Romaghin army to find his beloved whom he believed was also kidnapped. His search led him to something bigger and grander than anything he had ever imagined.

Koontz was able to develop the character well in such a short novel. He was able to spare some paragraphs for the character to analyze the situation and therefore allow the reader to sympathize with Tohm.

It felt lacking and Koontz could have stretched and improved it, but it was already obvious from this novel that he would become an exceptional writer that he is today. His skill in description is incomparable. Even his action scenes are well-written. I can see the events play out in my head as he describes them.

I recommend that Dean Koontz fans like myself read this book. They wouldn't find his writing style so alien. It has the the Koontz elements that we so dearly love.

I'm giving this book an 8 out of 10 rating.