Dean Koontz
Writer
Dean Ray Koontz (born July 9, 1945) is an American author. His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but also frequently incorporate elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Several of his books have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List, with 14 hardcovers and 14 paperbacks reaching the number one position. Koontz wrote under a number of pen names earlier in his career, including "David Axton", "Leigh Nichols" and "Brian Coffey".He has sold over 450 million copies as reported on his official site.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Koontz Dean Ray (full name); Axton David (pseudonym); Coffey Brian (pseudonym); Dwyer Deanna (pseudonym); Dwyer K. R. (pseudonym); Hill John (pseudonym); Nichols Leigh (pseudonym); North Anthony (pseudonym); Paige Richard (pseudonym); West Owen (pseudonym); Wolfe Aaron (pseudonym) |
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| Pseudonym | Aaron Wolfe Brian Coffey David Axton Deanna Dwyer John Hill K.R. Dwyer Leigh Nichols Anthony North Owen West Richard Paige. |
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| Birth date | July 09, 1945 |
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| Birth name | Dean Ray Koontz |
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| Birth place | Pennsylvania , Everett Pennsylvania , United States |
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| Education | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania |
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