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I love Dean Koontz. I have every book of his (other than those long out of print). His writing never failed to be entertaining at the least and completely enthralling at best. I pre-ordered Ashley Bell as soon as it was available. I was looking forward to the release. I was disappointed beyond adequate description. I see that most people have given Ashley Bell good reviews. And because a reader may still choose to read the book, I won't give away storyline. What I will say is that some suspension of disbelief is always necessary, more so in a book with some supernatural themes. However, for me, this book almost required suspension of thinking. The plot got ever more ridiculous, and the final reveal was even more of a letdown than I thought possible. I am truly unhappy at posting such a negative review for one of my favorite authors, but with so many positive reviews for this book, I thought readers who were looking for guidance about purchasing should have both opinions presented. If you are looking for Dean Koonz, read any/all of the Odd Thomas books. Or The City. Or Innocence. Or the first Frankenstein book. Or Strangers....