Hideaway (novel)

Hideaway is a 1992 horror novel by American author Dean Koontz. The story revolves around Hatch Harrison, a man who dies for two hours and is revived. He soon discovers that during his brief death, something sinister hitched a ride back with him, and he and his family are now targeted by a malevolent force connected to another man, Vassago, who also died and was revived with dark intentions.

The novel explores themes of good versus evil, the nature of consciousness, the afterlife, and the impact of trauma. It blends elements of suspense, horror, and the supernatural, characteristic of Koontz's writing style.

Hideaway was adapted into a film in 1995, starring Jeff Goldblum, Christine Lahti, and Alicia Silverstone. The film adaptation received mixed reviews.