Author: Dean Koontz
Alternate names: Aaron Wolfe (pseud.); Brian Coffey (pseud.); David Axton (pseud.); Deanna Dwyer (pseud.); John Hill (pseud.); K. R. Dwyer (pseud.); Leigh Nichols (pseud.); Anthony North (pseud.); Owen West (pseud.); Richard Paige (pseud.); Dean R. Koontz; Dean Ray Koontz; Aaron Wolfe
Born: 9 July 1945
Bio: **Dean Ray Koontz** is an American author best known for his novels which could be described broadly as suspense thrillers. He also frequently incorporates elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, and satire. A number of his books have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List, with ten hardcovers and fourteen paperbacks reaching the number one slot. Early in his career, Koontz wrote under an array of pen names.<sup>[1][1]</sup>


  [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Koontz