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The Door to December Audiobook

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Read By: George Guidall Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781429586542

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

40

Longest Chapter Length:

61:01 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

19:36 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

70

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Publisher Description

The "scary and stylish" (Los Angeles Times) novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.  A call in the middle of the night summoned psychiatrist Laura McCaffrey out into the rain-swept streets of Los Angeles. The police had found her husband—beaten to death. But what of her daughter, Melanie, whom he had kidnapped six years earlier? At the brutal murder scene, the police lead Laura into her husband's makeshift lab—and open the door to a rising tide of terror that has trapped Melanie in its midst. . . .

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"Dean Koontz is the most gripping and horrifying author ever. It is as though, the reader, as the victim is thrust into the moment, into a scene with a ghastly wind and a terrifying fathom of sorts. A fantastic read that l would recommend to those who love suspense and gruesome plots."

— Rue (5 out of 5 stars)

The Door to December Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.65384615384615 out of 53.65384615384615 out of 53.65384615384615 out of 53.65384615384615 out of 53.65384615384615 out of 5 (3.65)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " As I say in all my Koontz reviews ... well worth reading so long as you don't mind a quick wrap-up of the ending. "

    — Shelly, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Where are you when you are standing next to the doorway to Heaven? Here. "

    — Diane, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book! I was surprised that I hadn't read it since it was published back in 1985 and I've read quite a few of Mr. Koontz's books. It was a bit predictable but I still thought the story was intriguing, compelling and horrible all wrapped together. Classic Koontz! "

    — Kristina, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This was my first Dean Koontz book, I had high hopes for it. This book started out well but soon became predictable and at around page 230 I started skimming right through the rest of it. Very boring. I will try more by this author though. "

    — BeamMeUpScotty, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I used to love dean koontz as a novelist, he can build suspense brilliantly. But I always find that's his endings fall flat, they nearly always disappoint me. "

    — Samantha, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My favorite Koontz book ever "

    — Angela, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " one of the scariest books i have ever read, it kept me up at night "

    — Jennifer, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not my favorite read. I thought it was predictable and left you hanging. I only finished it because I bought the book, but it was a struggle to finish. "

    — Kristina, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Suspenseful, intriguing and loads of action. The only reason this is not stars is because I wanted more. "

    — Tanya, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Smooth, entertaining & captivating read as other Dean Koontz "

    — Vic, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book a lot as well. The way the charaters interact, and the detail of the strange things happening to them. The detail was great, and the plot good. "

    — Jenni, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " First Dean Koontz book I read and hooked me on him. "

    — Tara, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Dean Koontz has always been hit and miss with me. This was one that was a hit. The characters were likable, and the premise was enough to keep me reading until it came to a conclusion. If you are a Koontz fan, this is one of his better efforts; not to be missed. "

    — Charity, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical Koontz, about a young girl who had been missing for years and had been subject to pscological torture with the aim of cultivating supernatural powers. "

    — David, 11/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book started out okay and then it just didn't really go anywhere at least for me it just stayed at the same pace. It was pretty boring for me. It didn't really impress me at all. "

    — Jill, 11/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not my favorite of his. Really predictable. "

    — John, 11/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the first Dean Koontz book I have read. A real page turner. "

    — Dian, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " You can predict the story once you finish part 1 "

    — John, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not one of his better books although the synopsis sounded like the book was going to be awesome. It lacks depth I guess "

    — Helene, 10/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was a good story but kind of dragged. "

    — Kris, 10/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " this time I read it, I decided it was really a little too long...he could have told the same story with a lot less words. even though I lowered my original rating, I still enjoyed the story. "

    — Kirby, 10/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have read many Dean Koontz books and this is my FAVORITE!!! "

    — Kel, 8/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Some of this was unnecesarily creepy, but the ending was moving, especially to a mother. "

    — Kathleen, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite Dean Koontz book. I loved this one!! "

    — Wraikith, 5/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " the author dragggggged this story way too long.....too many minute things mentioned instead of just getting to the point. "

    — Cece, 4/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite books of his! "

    — Tanya, 10/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " An odd book. I've read a few of his books, they aren't my favorite.. but are definitley something different. At the time I read this, I was into strange psycological paranormalish books. If you like that type... this books for you! "

    — Rachele, 10/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " very good liked everybit of this book :) "

    — Virginia, 2/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The fascinating premise of this book carried me about 3/4 of the way through without much objection to the C grade prose and style. The last quarter of the book was disappointing to say the least. "

    — Danielle, 1/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An intersting suspense thriller which kept your attention. Especially loved the way Koontz leaves you hanging at the end of each chapter, wanting to go onto the next. But the story line seemed to parallel "Firestarter" by King. "

    — Kyle, 12/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I wish there was a 2.5 star option. This book was so intriguing, the end got a little weird, but all in all, I liked it. "

    — Joe, 12/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " GOOD READ. I DIDN'T LIKE ENDING IT NEEDED A MORE CLIMACTIC ENDING. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE KNOWN IF THE CHILD HAD ANYMORE SPELLS DID SHE MAKE IT? "

    — Tritra, 10/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book. Full of suspense and keeps you guessing until the end. Very cool. Loved it! "

    — Becky, 10/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great read, grabs you and won't let go. "

    — Miguel, 10/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was the very first Koontz book I ever read. I love it, so much so that I have read it more than once. I also have recommended this book on numerous occassion. "

    — Charlene, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " More than any other novel, I sort of developed my writing style and tone from this book. Good romantic scenes mixed with sci-fi and suspense. I liked it enough to maybe give it 4.5 stars. Still, most readers won't like it as much as I do. "

    — Steven, 6/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " FANTASTIC! This is my Favorite book from Dean Koontz. It's a page-turner from beginning to end! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! =) "

    — Angela, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a MUST read!!!!! One of my favorites that I re-read a lot!!! "

    — Jessica, 6/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A little creepy but it all worked out in the end. "

    — Nicole, 5/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The first Dean Koontz book I ever read. It was good enough for me to want to read more by Dean Koontz. A girl forced in a chamber that takes away all senses and forced to think about impossible scenario that teach her to separate her mind from her body. "

    — Jake, 5/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved loved this book!! amaizing! "

    — Melissa, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This will certainly readers chills! This is an excellent book, and Koontz does a great job at bringing the characters to life and helping us understanding them and their motivation. "

    — Brittany, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was by far my favorite Dean Koontz book so far!!! A must read for suspense/thriller. :-) "

    — Laurie, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Koontz republishing a book he wrote under an earlier pen name, should have left well enough alone. "

    — Steven, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of my top favorite book. I can read it over and over. ~ML~ "

    — Angela, 4/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best Koontz books I have ever read! Loved ever minute of it, and really had trouble putting it down. "

    — Dawn, 3/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " took too long to get to the gist of the story. too much unnecessary backstory & details muddied it. could have been 50-100 pgs shorter. figured out who the perpetrator was long before the characters did. but still a good, compelling thriller. "

    — Tamara, 3/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another one of Koontz masterpieces. Kept me on the edge of my seat. A must read. "

    — Kari, 3/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked it...up till the end....then it just got weird....but i still recomend it for a thriller book...don't remeber sleeping much while reading it though ;) "

    — Chris, 3/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of my favorite Koontz books. Amazing. "

    — Kimberly, 2/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I was really liking this book in the beginning, then it got really weird. What a shame because I usually like Dean Koontz....... "

    — Laura, 2/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " very good liked everybit of this book :) "

    — Virginia, 2/16/2011

About Dean Koontz

Dean 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.

About George Guidall

George Guidall, winner of more than eighty AudioFile Earphones Awards, has won three of the prestigious Audie Award for Excellence in Audiobook Narration. In 2014 the Audio Publishers Association presented him with the Special Achievement Award for lifetime achievement/ During his thirty-year recording career he has recorded over 1,700 audiobooks, won multiple awards, been a mentor to many narrators, and shown by example the potential of fine storytelling. His forty-year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie Award for best performance off Broadway, and frequent television appearances.