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In Relentless, Koontz contemplates the “method behind the madness,” considering why people kill to defend and advance cultural and intellectual movements. Shearman Waxx is the overseer of such an intellectual movement. He believes that humans are a “disease of the dust” and that life is meaningless, and he is willing to sacrifice anyone who promotes a more positive portrayal of human nature. Although Waxx‟s movement seems unstoppable, Koontz provides a symbol of familial love and intellectual understanding to oppose Waxx, suggesting that his movement is not as invincible as it may seem. Koontz provides a complex novel depicting a war of good against evil and love against hate, and although Koontz recognizes that evil is relentless, he depicts that good is also relentless against evil.
Ryan Schuessler, “Blooming Lotus”