DARKNESS COMES. London: W. H. Allen, 1984. Octavo, boards. First edition. A presentation copy with signed inscription by Koontz on the half title page: "To --- / This true first edition / of DARKFALL / May you always be / standing well out of / its way when Darkness / comes. / Best, / Dean R. Koontz." This edition preceded the U.S. paperback original (published as DARKFALL) by over six months. (The later U.S. hardcover was a book club edition.) "DARKNESS COMES" is the author's preferred title. "Koontz's deft characterization and page-turning suspense are here in abundance ..." - Barron (ed), Horror Literature 4-186. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 4-186. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. An elusive book. (#163142).
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