Dean Koontz was born on July 9, 1945 in Everett, PA. Author who is best known for his New York Times bestselling suspense thriller novels. His most famous works include Demon Seed, Phantoms, Hideaway, and Watchers.
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💰Dean Koontz Net worth: $145 million
About
Author who is best known for his New York Times bestselling suspense thriller novels. His most famous works include Demon Seed, Phantoms, Hideaway, and Watchers.
Before Fame
During his time at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, he won an Atlantic Monthly fiction contest. Following his college graduation, he secured a position as a high school English Teacher.
Trivia
He earned a spot as one of the highest paid authors in the world, averaging $25 million per year.
Family Life
He settled in Orange County, California (the setting of many of his novels) with his wife, Gerda Ann Cerra. Cerra supported him financially for five years before his works of horror fiction began to sell.
Associated With
His work, Odd Thomas, was adapted into a 2013 film starring Anton Yelchin .
