My review
rating: 4 of 5 stars
Dean Koontz created a real page turner in TICK TOCK. Heck, even the cover art works well with the book on this one. It’s an all around winner. I’ll tell you up front one complaint that keeps it from being a 5 star – it’s only one book.
The book chronicles the night from hell for Tommy Phan. Starting with the purchase of his first corvette the ride just keeps going from there.
This book is not what it seems at first. When I picked this up I expected a horror story, with focus on Tommy and a demonic pursuer. I was set up for one scare after the next as Tommy is chased and tormented.
It was so much more than that. This is drama, horror, and love story rolled into one. It’s a story about social moors, tradition, and family as well.
Tommy is forced to confront his past and traditions. Along the way he hooks up with Del, a woman with a unique family and history. The demon thing gives chase at first to just Tommy but soon it’s chasing them both across the city and beyond.
Make no mistake, there are chilling demon tormenting moments, scary monster eating innocent scenes, and relentless pursuit. But just the same, there is a bit of magic, a few wild car rides, and a trip to Las Vegas.
All that’s missing from this story is Elvis.
The title implies something to do with a ticking clock or computer countdown. Oh, there’s a countdown the computer and clock having nothing to do with the story. That’s my other gripe. Though the story takes place all in about 18 hours, the count down isn’t shown on clock, computer, or really even a watch.
If you like Koontz, you’ll enjoy this. It’s quirky, scary and fun.
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