The Good Guy
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A propulsive thriller from one of America's most celebrated masters of suspense, The Good Guy chronicles the story of Timothy Carrier, an ordinary bricklayer whose quiet evening at a bar takes a terrifying turn when a stranger mistakes him for a hired killer and passes him both a photograph and an envelope of cash — effectively making him the target's only protector. Racing against a relentless, near-supernatural assassin, Tim must shield a woman named Linda Paquette from a threat she doesn't even know exists, all while uncovering the dark conspiracy that put her in the crosshairs. Koontz crafts the narrative with breathless pacing and sharp wit, balancing heart-pounding action sequences with moments of genuine warmth and philosophical reflection on the nature of good and evil. The novel argues that heroism is not born from extraordinary circumstance but from the quiet, deliberate choices of an ordinary person, and it illustrates that theme through two richly drawn characters whose bond deepens under impossible pressure. Fans of high-octane suspense will find The Good Guy to be a masterclass in tension-building, delivering both an adrenaline rush and a surprisingly moving meditation on courage and identity.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A propulsive thriller from one of America's most celebrated masters of suspense, The Good Guy chronicles the story of Timothy Carrier, an ordinary bricklayer whose quiet evening at a bar takes a terrifying turn when a stranger mistakes him for a hired killer and passes him both a photograph and an envelope of cash — effectively making him the target's only protector. Racing against a relentless, near-supernatural assassin, Tim must shield a woman named Linda Paquette from a threat she doesn't even know exists, all while uncovering the dark conspiracy that put her in the crosshairs. Koontz crafts the narrative with breathless pacing and sharp wit, balancing heart-pounding action sequences with moments of genuine warmth and philosophical reflection on the nature of good and evil. The novel argues that heroism is not born from extraordinary circumstance but from the quiet, deliberate choices of an ordinary person, and it illustrates that theme through two richly drawn characters whose bond deepens under impossible pressure. Fans of high-octane suspense will find The Good Guy to be a masterclass in tension-building, delivering both an adrenaline rush and a surprisingly moving meditation on courage and identity.
