Dean Koontz's hit'series returns! Detectives O'Conner and Maddison delve deeper into the mysterious life of Victor Helios, trying to uncover his ultimate goal, while members of Victor's "New Race" begin to show they are not as perfect as he assumed. Randall Six continues his quest to escape from Hands of Mercy, as Officer Harker descends further into madness. And Erika Helios discovers some of her husbands' unfinished creations. Mysteries are revealed and revenge is exacted as this horror epic reaches its apocalyptic conclusion. From the masterly pen of New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz - and featuring an adaptation by legendary comic book writer Chuck Dixon and gorgeous illustrations by artists Tim Seely and Scott Cohn - Dean Koontz's Frankenstein: Prodigal Son is a story filled with fast-paced action, gripping horror, and thrilling adventure. Four titles in the #1 bestselling Frankenstein series have been published to date. The fifth novel in the series is scheduled to be published in hardcover in May 2011. Ralph Winter and Terry Botwick's 1019 Entertainment acquired the film rights to Dean Koontz's Frankenstein last year.