Harry Lyon was a rational man, a cop who refused to let his job harden his soul. Then one fateful day, he was forced to shoot a man--and a homeless stranger with bloodshot eyes uttered the haunting words that challenged Harry Lyon's sanity:"Ticktock, ticktock. You'll be dead in sixteen hours...Dead by dawn...Dead by dawn...Dead by dawn..."
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"The first Koontz book I ever read. I was browsing the bargin rack at Waldens (remember them?) and this caught my eye. A comment on the jacket said if you read the first two paragraphs of this book you will buy it. They were right and have been hooked ever since."
— Daryl (5 out of 5 stars)
" It was a good read! Spots where it was a page turner! Some of it was a little sci-fi but good still . "
— Leslie, 2/20/2014" Just finished it for the second time. It's a must read "
— Susan, 2/18/2014" The very first Dean Koontz I read. I think I was in the seventh or eighth grade and I was hooked. A perfect combo of what's his writing so good. "
— Nicole, 2/14/2014" Dean Koontz is a little out there for my liking, but all the books I've read of his seem to involve a Golden Retriever and I so appreciate the personality and viewpoint he gives our furry friends. I did enjoy the characters in this book and the story as well - as out there as it was. Great for listening in the car =) "
— Tami, 2/1/2014" His review of his own book commented on the fact that the book isn't about a dragon nor dragon tears.. but it's an excellent book none the less "
— Donna, 1/31/2014" I read this book while I was hospitalized and it was such a great book that I finished it before I was released!!! "
— Joleen, 1/31/2014" I got hooked on Dean Koontz by my dad when I was 15. I have already read this book, but I decided to pick it up again, and I loved it again. I love how Koontz even writes the perspective of the dog in the book!! It's a funny put dramatic murder thriller! "
— Lauren, 1/29/2014" Liked it alot. Rushed through in two days. Very easy read. "
— Driftwood, 1/19/2014" So far my favorite book by Koontz. Couldnt put this one down. "
— Christopher, 1/8/2014" My favourite Dean Koontz book, probably because it was my first! "
— Nicole, 11/30/2013" Typical Koontz novel. Predicable heroes and villains. A easy read with some interesting views on humanity. "
— Shawn, 11/11/2013" Koontz's best. "
— Ethan, 11/2/2013" My favorite Dean Koontz book. "
— Chris, 10/25/2013" Excellent book! I read this one in one sitting. Like "Watchers," I read it every year. "
— Buffy, 10/1/2013" This book turned me out to Kootnz, the first one I read by him. It scared the shit outta me! lol, no but seriously. At times I had to put it down & take a break. But between him and King! MAN IDK "
— Troy, 4/27/2013" A classic Koontz novel with the ultimate thrills and suspenseful twists and turns. "
— Amanda, 3/17/2013" This was the first Dean Koontz book that I read. I like strange, but this one was a bit too much. "
— Greg, 2/13/2013" Thrilling, vivid, and entertaining pulp fiction. "
— Blue, 12/27/2012" Good dog. Good dog, good. "
— Decop, 11/13/2012" I couldn't finish this book. It was to weird for me. I liked the concept of the part I was able to read. The setting and some of the characters were out of my comfort zone. "
— Linda, 6/21/2012" I liked this. Fun story and really well read! "
— Jaq, 12/2/2011" great trash novel "
— David, 10/1/2011" This perhaps my favorite Koontz novel. Such characters--aside from the protagonist and the villain. Especially loved the point-of-view from the dog. "Bee. Dead bee in a puddle..." "
— V.S., 7/13/2011" A bit too sci-fi for my taste. I read it just because my son wanted to, and I wanted to make sure it was inappropriate before I said no. If it weren't for a couple descriptions in the first chapter, it would have been fine for him, though it may have given him nightmares. Just not my style. "
— Dana, 6/28/2011" More good suspense from the Dean of Suspense. A good plot overall, with a nasty villain and a good couple of cops. Recommended! "
— Steven, 6/24/2011" This book initially made me interested in Dean Koontz. However after reading several books they became predictable so I stopped. But I LOVED this one because it was a first. "
— Anissa, 6/18/2011" A classic Koontz novel with the ultimate thrills and suspenseful twists and turns. "
— Amanda, 5/28/2011" A bit "out there" in theme, but still enjoyable. Ending is over fairly quick and without a lot of drama. Seems he could have put one more twist into the game by stopping time one last time. Great narrator. "
— Kendar88, 3/27/2011" My first book from this author. It was interesting and unique, but I had a hard time keeping everyone's stories straight. I did like the "dog's" point of view. I will probably try a different book by him to feel him out a little more. "
— Charity, 1/30/2011" I enjoy DK books but don't recommend reading one after the other for a long period. "
— Kat, 1/14/2011" The first Dean Koontz book I ever picked up. I loved it. A powerful and fascinating villain, a couple of wise-cracking cops, supernatural events, chases, escapes, dogs--this is quintessential Koontz. "
— Ryan, 1/13/2011" I am note sure I like the supernatural stuff that goes on in Koontz's books! "
— Brian, 1/8/2011Dean Koontz is the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, including suspense thrillers and books for young readers. His books are published in thirty-eight languages, and his worldwide sales top 500 million copies. Several of his books have also been adapted into feature films and television miniseries. He has been hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as “America’s most popular suspense novelist.” For more information, visit his website at www.deankoontz.com.
Jay O. Sanders began his acting career off-Broadway in Shakespearean roles then went on to appear in numerous films and television series, including Revolutionary Road, The Day after Tomorrow, and Kiss the Girls, based on the novel by James Patterson. He has narrated more than fifty audio books over the years, including the bestselling My Losing Season by Pat Conroy and Dean Koontz’s Dragon Tears and Mr. Murder. He also won six AudioFile Earphones Awards.