Tick Tock (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Dean Koontz Play Audiobook Sample

Tick Tock Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Paul Michael Publisher: Random House Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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A strange doll is left on Tommy Phan's front steps, stranger than anyone could ever imagine. Later he hears an odd popping sound and is intrigued to find it coming to life. Tommy pursues the thing as it scrambles away, and then is pursued by it as it evolves from a terrifying and vicious manikin into a larger, more formidable opponent bent on killing him. What in the world is this thing and why is it after him?

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"Very enjoyable book. So far I find Koontz's books really rank high in the area of characters that are both memorable, and people you enjoy getting to know. I can't say I've done much reading of 1st generation Americans with living immigrated parents since my Amy Tan days over a decade ago. This story's foundation rests on that cultural conundrum, and it seems the guilt might make Tommy lose his mind. We meet Tommy just as he's bought his dream car, a Corvette, which represents him reaching the pinnacle of being truly American. Yet, one phone call to his mother-who uses his Vietnamese name, and Tommy's racked with guilt. Instead of sticking to the family business, Tommy is a successful detective novel author. His mother is not impressed, and she predicts much doom and gloom for Tommy including a crash of his car, and a warning not to get mixed up with blondes. It doesn't take long for either to occur. I've never known a BOOK to be considered "slapstick" but the character development and comedy of this book is something rare to me....and right now, slapstick will do for a description. I wholeheartedly suggest this book. You won't be disappointed."

— Martip (5 out of 5 stars)

Tick Tock (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favourite audio book of all time. Very well done and very funny. The narrator makes it come alive. The story is great reading as well but i highly recommend you listen to it. "

    — Jody, 3/20/2020
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A little different for Koontz. Lot's of humor with the usual excitement and eeriness. "

    — Brent, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " All I have to say is: don't we just all love our mothers? I sure do :) "

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

    " Eh. The storyline was interesting and had potential. It also had some super scary moments. But, the banter between the characters was almost unbearable. It ruined it for me. I found myself scanning through pages until the dialogue ended. Not a shining moment for Koontz. "

    — Marian, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm not a horror fan and this scared me to death. It had its funny moments and then the really freaky ones. I may read another book by Koontz, my sister in-law loves him, but I hate not being able to sleep due to fear of nightmares. I don't like to be scared, enough in real life to keep me up without the silly things I read. "

    — Book, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " So far I've been putting in all the books I like so I thought it was time to switch things up. When I was a kid I loved Dean Koontz so I picked up this book for old times sake. I don't know if his writing has changed or if my tastes have changed but this book did not do it for me. "

    — Brian, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Time is limited , but you know that by the tick tock of the clock...I liked it ,even it made me think about life. "

    — Cheri, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good, I wish I could dream some of this stuff up. "

    — Gary, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Dean Koontz, in my opinion, never fails to entertain the reader. This book was exciting and a fast read. "

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

    " This constitutes a horror novel? Nothing scary going on here except that I paid to own this book. Oh, the horror!!! "

    — William, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " TOTALLY dark humor, I laughed almost through the entire book. I'm not sure if Koontz set it up that way, but I just couldn't help it. It was great. "

    — Blake, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Years ago this was the first Dean Koontz book I read and one that has led to a love of this author. Hilariously horrifying you won't be disappointed with this action packed novel. A perfect novel for a quiet night in. "

    — Sharon, 10/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very good.It little SciFi which I usually don't like but works in this book. "

    — Marilyn, 10/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Kind of a strange story, but this was my first Koontz experience and I'm sure it'll get me to come back for more. "

    — Flow, 9/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A tad slow to start. Interesting characters. Ending was a little of a cop out I thought. Overall, entertaining read "

    — Aaron, 8/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a quick read and a funny story. It is full of zany chacters and interesting plot twists. "

    — Ralph, 5/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was my first Dean Koontz book (which I picked up at a local library on a whim). I found it an extremely enjoyable trip that left me wanting more. I loved the ending! "

    — Eugene, 12/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good humor but did not get the thrill expected. "

    — Aman, 9/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very witty supernatural suspense. I found myself scared & laughing at the same time. "

    — Cat, 9/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " i can only read so many pages of building to no climax. shut the damned book. "

    — Natalie, 8/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " such a quick read. could not put it down. finished in a day "

    — Kat, 7/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Del kicks major ass I <3 her and Scootie! "

    — Misha, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good story that mostly keeps you on the edge of your seat. The characters and their interactions did cause me to laugh out loud a few times. I would recommend this to those that enjoy creepy stories. "

    — Jeffrey, 3/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Anyone who thinks a horror novel can't be funny needs to read this book. "

    — Mike, 1/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I was pretty young when I read this, but I did really like it at the time. This in no way, however, leads me to believe I would ever like another book by this man, so do not be alarmed. "

    — Bria, 12/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Read in approx. 2005 "

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

    " this was a fun read. "

    — Julie, 7/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I have read several Koontz books and have liked them but this I am not too fond of. I understand that he was using a different style but I think I like his other stuff better. "

    — melody, 7/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Koontz’s attempt at screwball noir is just plain lame. "

    — Joe, 6/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The protagonist's mother is a blast in this book; so funny. Koontz was going for a humorous suspense tale, and he suceeded. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad either. 3.5 stars! "

    — Steven, 6/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a fun read. I enjoyed it from beginning to end! =) "

    — Angela, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was really good, and I am sorry it took me 3 years to finally get past the first chapter. I have a fear of dolls, and the first chapter scared me to pieces each time I tried to read it. I'm glad I finally did though, and adored the characters. "

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

    " I could not believe his family, I was creeped out by this book "

    — Jenn, 6/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good story--suspenseful and cute at times. I loved the mother! But it wasn't Watchers...nothing will ever be Watchers! "

    — Sarah, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good, I wish I could dream some of this stuff up. "

    — Gary, 5/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Pretty bad, but kinda funny, too. I mean, come on - it's about a killer rag doll! "

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

    " fun easy and not scary or freaky "

    — Jeannine, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my Favorites ~ML~ "

    — Angela, 4/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Horror and Hilarity--and suspense. An enjoyable entertainment. "

    — Wendy, 4/13/2011

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 Paul Michael

Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.