By the time dean koontz wrote this novel he was already a household name. Dean koontz is a popular author of novels, short stories, and poetry in the united states, and has had fourteen of his novels reach the number one position on the new york times. I listened to an audiobook version of tick tock on audible. But was really happy to finally get it for my kindle cause i can adjust the font size. Tick tock book by dean koontz 2 available editions. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Its a simple doll, covered entirely in white cloth, with crossed black stitches for the eyes and mouth, and another pair forming an x over the heart. In a note to the reader koontz states from time to time, therefore, if a book comes in shorter, i think the reader should not be asked to pay hardcover prices. Tick tock has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Read ticktock a novel by dean koontz available from rakuten kobo. Tommy phan is a 30yearold vietnameseamerican detective and novelist living in southern california, and a chaser of the.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take. Tick tock is the story of a single night in the life of tommy phan, a vietnamese american who. Koontz felt this book was too short to justify asking readers to pay hardcover prices so it was released directly as a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ticktock. Tick tock was a book i had read like 15 years ago and i had recalled enjoying it a lot so i gave it five stars. One evening he comes home to find a small rag doll. Ticktock by b d wong dean koontz abebooks passion for books.
With help coming from an unlikely but wonderful source tommy strives to outrun the monster, trying to stay one step ahead until he can surpass the deadline and survive. Listen to ticktock a novel by dean koontz available from rakuten kobo. Tommy phan is a successful detective novelist living the american dream in southern california. Its about a vietnameseamerican family with authentic vietnamese traditions they follow here in america with the exception of tommy. This was my first dean koontz novel many many many years ago. Pdf from the corner of his eye book by dean koontz free. Cold fire was published in 1991, after the bad place and before koontz starting coming out with 23 novels each year. Tommy phan is a 30yearold vietnameseamerican detective and novelist living in southern california, and a chaser of.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Dean koontz is a popular author of novels, short stories, and poetry in the united states, and has had fourteen of his novels reach the number one position on the new york times bestseller list, with several others reaching other positions. Ticktock audiobook by dean koontz 9781543698831 rakuten kobo. This book showcases koontz s character development at its best, and supplies a perfect mixture of horror, suspense, humor, and. Later he hears an odd popping sound and is intrigued to find it coming to life. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 768 pages and is available in paperback format. The relationship that develops between del and tommy is one of koontz s more enjoyable ones.
Free download or read online tick tock pdf epub book. Ticktock by dean koontz audio book simply audiobooks. Dean koontz books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Its a simple doll, covered entirely in white cloth, with crossed black stitches for. Ticktock by dean koontz overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Tommy pursues the thing as it scrambles away, and then is pursued by it as it evolves from a terrifying and vicious manikin. Jul 31, 2012 one of the more interesting books from dean koontz is tick tock. Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontz s novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. To ask other readers questions about tick tock, please sign up. This item is not under public domain and we do not own the rights to this book. Somehow the book does not fit koontz as it is so funny and perhaps written by somebody else perhaps that is why there is no sequel. This book is my favorite koontz novel that outdoes all his latest books and many other he wrote. Im not a big fan of the terminator gingerbread man. Feb 11, 2018 he died and met god, and he wasnt ready. Tick tock book by dean koontz 2 available editions half. The message that appears on his computer screen is clear on this. All in all an excellent novel, koontz paces the novel wonderfully. From the case files of the former fbi agent before she became the nations most wanted fugitive the.
Ticktock ebook by dean koontz 9780307414175 rakuten kobo. Free download or read online from the corner of his eye pdf epub book. With help coming from an unlikely but wonderful source tommy strives to outrun the. One of the more interesting books from dean koontz is tick tock. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 768 pages and is available in paperback. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Ticktock by dean koontz book cover, description, publication history. Graham halstead when successful detective novelist tommy phan finds a simple rag doll with black stitched eyes on his doorstep, his curiosity turns to fear when the doll proves sentient and deadly.
This is probably the only book ive read of dean koontz that actually made me laugh i did get tired of the. Tick tock written by tony crites on april th, 2007. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On his thirtysixth birthday, travis cornell hikes into the foothills of the santa ana mountains. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1996, and was written by dean koontz. Apr 16, 2010 this is me and my friends book trailer for tick tock by dean koontz.
The subplot of protagonist tommy phans struggle to reconcile his familys tenacious hold on their vietnamese roots with his. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Cold fire was published in 1991, after the bad place and before koontz. This edition contains an excerpt from dean koontzs odd apocalypse. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. He had infiltrated the mystery thriller horror genres like no other. Brief summary of content available upon request by email. That night, he hears an odd little popping sound and looks up to see the crossed stitches over the dolls heart.
Written by dean koontz, audiobook narrated by graham halstead. This is a wonderful scarythriller novel with a wild mix of humor as well. Koontz felt this book was too short to justify asking readers to pay hardcover prices so it was released directly as a paperback since then a hardcover edition has been made available. A strange doll is left on tommy phans front steps, stranger than anyone could ever imagine. Overall, tick tock is now one of my favorite koontz books. Its about a vietnameseamerican family with authentic vietnamese traditions they follow here in america with the exception of tommy their son. The author of numerous bestsellers, dean koontz, dubbed one of the master storytellers of this or any age, is the creator of odd thomas, the eminently likeable fry cook with occult powers. I remember there being a doll that morphs into a monster that chases the main character around and my memory seemed to recall that it was one of the best koontz books id read at the time.
To shed the chrysalis and fly, depart the earth, kiss the sky, to be reborn, be someone. Tick tock unabridged tick tock unabridged audiobook, by dean koontz. Ticktock does deviate from the norm of the usual koontz novels, but that makes it unique. The intensity was still present, but, with comic relief, kept me turning the pages late into the night. An audio original novella featuring bestselling author dean koontzs compelling new heroine, jane hawk. My first dean koontz book, and what an introduction. I read tick tock over 20 years ago and now i just finished this on audiobook. Jan 09, 2007 listen to false memory audiobook by dean koontz. This edition contains an excerpt from dean koontzs odd. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This is me and my friends book trailer for tick tock by dean koontz. This book is my favorite koontz novel that outdoes all his latest books and many other he. The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by dean koontz. The relationship that develops between del and tommy is one of koontzs more enjoyable ones.
The main characters of this horror, fiction story are. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 352 pages and is available in paperback format. Graham halstead when successful detective novelist tommy phan finds a simple rag doll with black stitched eyes on his doorstep, his curiosity. Ticktock tommy phan is a 30yearold vietnameseamerican detective and novelist living in southern california, and a chaser of the american dream. I listened to this as an audio book a few years ago and was thrilled to reexperience the story in print. Tommy phan is a successful detective novelist, living the american dream in southern california.
What i liked about this one was the light hearted and comical approach, unlike his usual, fear driven intensity. Jan 01, 1996 tick tock was a book i had read like 15 years ago and i had recalled enjoying it a lot so i gave it five stars. Very slow at first, but it picked up, started to put it down,then it got interesting, weird, lots of action, first time i had read dean koontz, would recommend it. To see what we have never seen, to be what we have never been. Dean koontz is one of my favorite authors and i have read most of his books. Oct 03, 2000 tick tock does deviate from the norm of the usual koontz novels, but that makes it unique. It truly brings a new meaning to the phrase opposites attract. From the case files of the former fbi agent before she became the nations most wanted fugitive the bone farm details a desperate manhunt for a serial killer before he murders again. He drives home his brandnew corvette one day to discover a strange doll on his doorstep. Pdf tick tock book by dean koontz free download 352 pages. I love dean koontz wild and zany characters, but i thought the story just wasnt my style. I remember there being a doll that morphs into a monster that chases the main. One evening he comes home to find a small rag doll on his doorstep. Very slow at first, but it picked up, started to put it down,then it got interesting, weird, lots of action, first time i had read dean koontz.