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    Dragon Tears
    Audiobook12 hours

    Dragon Tears

    Written by Dean Koontz

    Narrated by Jay O. Sanders

    3.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    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..."
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateMar 2, 2010
    ISBN9781101105504
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    Dragon Tears
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    Dean Koontz

    Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and lives with his wife Gerda and their dog Anna in southern California.

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    • 4/5
      Loved it until the end wanted to know how they explain what happened? and how they ended up at the house the dog woofer talks about and if the woman’s dead husband was found dead or not! That’s why only 4 stars.
    • 1/5
      Ugh this book was dumb! First off, how many times are they going to refer to the fact that they're cops? It's as bad as the Pirates of the Caribbean film. Second, there are chapter sections in here written from the DOG's point of view. Written as if you were the dog!!! WTF? Oh and how did they find the bad guy??? Harry just HAPPENED to remember a chance run in with him some days ago that any normal person would never have remembered. Oh right, but he's a cop so he's got cop instinct (as stated repeatedly). The only relatable character in the book is Bryan (the bad guy) who reminded me a lot of Francis Dollahyde from the book Red Dragon. Pretty sad... and weird. But he's the only non-cop in the book, so.... yeah. This book was ridiculous to read and the plot was stupid and unbelievable even for fiction. I would not recommend this book.
    • 5/5
      Another great with another different style and feel.
    • 5/5
      He is becoming! His power is growing! It is his job to vanquish the evil from this earth, but a hero cop and his partner are getting in his way. Now they have till dawn to die. Time will seem to stop when reading this book; the line between the real world and the imaginary will blur, taking you on a journey of discovery. Some would say it is a classic Dean Koontz, as it includes a man, a woman, a disabled person, a dog, a really bad guy, and Elvis. I feel that this aspect is part of the charm of this book, and I love it! This my second time through and I would not hesitate to read it again. I recommend this to anyone who likes mystery, the supernatural, or an all around good book.
    • 1/5
      Ugh this book was dumb! First off, how many times are they going to refer to the fact that they're cops? It's as bad as the Pirates of the Caribbean film. Second, there are chapter sections in here written from the DOG's point of view. Written as if you were the dog!!! WTF? Oh and how did they find the bad guy??? Harry just HAPPENED to remember a chance run in with him some days ago that any normal person would never have remembered. Oh right, but he's a cop so he's got cop instinct (as stated repeatedly). The only relatable character in the book is Bryan (the bad guy) who reminded me a lot of Francis Dollahyde from the book Red Dragon. Pretty sad... and weird. But he's the only non-cop in the book, so.... yeah. This book was ridiculous to read and the plot was stupid and unbelievable even for fiction. I would not recommend this book.
    • 1/5
      Ugh this book was dumb! First off, how many times are they going to refer to the fact that they're cops? It's as bad as the Pirates of the Caribbean film. Second, there are chapter sections in here written from the DOG's point of view. Written as if you were the dog!!! WTF? Oh and how did they find the bad guy??? Harry just HAPPENED to remember a chance run in with him some days ago that any normal person would never have remembered. Oh right, but he's a cop so he's got cop instinct (as stated repeatedly). The only relatable character in the book is Bryan (the bad guy) who reminded me a lot of Francis Dollahyde from the book Red Dragon. Pretty sad... and weird. But he's the only non-cop in the book, so.... yeah. This book was ridiculous to read and the plot was stupid and unbelievable even for fiction. I would not recommend this book.
    • 4/5
      The Basics

      Harry is a cop who prides himself on order and logic and everything being in its proper place. So how exactly is he supposed to deal when he learns that a dangerous and incredibly powerful psychic has set his sights on Harry with the intention of killing him by dawn?

      My Thoughts

      I’d forgotten how fun Dean Koontz books can be. Mainly because I have a pretty sordid past with his novels. I managed to get enough poorly written ones in a row that I finally gave up. And yet I could never bring myself to get rid of the ones I hadn’t read. I gave in and picked up Dragon Tears, insisting that if I don’t read these things, then I need to get them out of my life, so then read them and shut up! It was like a big spoonful of medicine you don’t want to take, because you’re afraid of the taste. But then it surprises you by tasting pretty awesome. My analogy is getting out of hand.

      What I mean to say is this book was actually good. I wonder how much my low expectations are making me some self-fulfilling prophecy, but I really enjoyed this one. It was suspenseful and page-turning. I wanted to see what happened next, and as a result, I powered through it. I liked the characters. As much as the villain was somewhat evil for the sake of being evil, I liked how he came off as genuinely disturbed. If you want something exciting with a kind of urban fantasy/cop drama vibe, pick this up.

      But I have to mention drawbacks. One being it’s rather dated. Not in any quaint or interesting way. In a very stuffy way. Koontz used this book as an author tract more than once, getting on a soapbox and ranting about how evil the 90s were. There was even a passage where he took a break from storytelling altogether to make sure his audience understood how dangerous drugs are in a very lecturing tone. First, breaking the “show don’t tell” rule there. Secondly, there are more effective ways of illustrating a point like that than listing statistics. A room full of drug-addled teens, and he couldn’t think to make one appear to be overdosing? No, he’d rather treat his audience like they need to be spoon fed.

      Yes, this was a distraction. “Welcome to the 90s” became the book’s catchphrase indicating that the world is going to hell in a handbasket. Until you find yourself saying, “I get it, Dean! I really do. Pull back a tad.” How much was that worth knocking down the score for me? One star. So obviously not a story ruiner. But just enough to make it good, not great.

      Final Rating

      4/5
    • 4/5
      Sometimes life can be as bitter as dragon tears....This book is good, solid, classic Koontz. It starts with separate stories that quickly intertwine, with the common denominator of a bad guy who seems to appear differently to different people. There are two cops, partners who are trying to stop the bad guy: Connie, a woman who would really like any excuse to shoot someone and who likes chaos, and Harry, who prefers the order side of law and order.And of course, there is a dog, a stray called Prince or Max or Woofer or Fella. No supernatural powers, just a great sense of smell. I loved the way he talks to himself: Good dog. Good. Not afraid. Not afraid. Woofer, not surprisingly for those who know me, was my favorite character in the book. He could have been created only by someone who knows and loves dogs, as Koontz does.This was a thoroughly enjoyable read. I don't like to read too many Koontz books too closely together because they usually have a common theme and plots that are similar. Still, I enjoy his characters, his creepy creations, and this is one of his books that I have enjoyed the most.
    • 1/5
      A very dull story, one that's definitely not worth the time it took to read it.
    • 4/5
      I was very tempted to give this a 5 star rating. I thought the villian was excellent, the "doggy-voice" segments were spot-on (the dog was NOT a golden retriever - yay) and I especially enjoyed the entire sci-fi aspect of the "paused-time" sequence. The only thing that took a bit away from my total enjoyment of this story was that the protagonist seemed to have too much insight into the antagonist's nature too early in the tale.
    • 3/5
      5/10/09. Listened to audio book. As always, Dean Kontz weaves an interesting, well written tale. Police detectives Harry Lyon and Connie Guliver encounter the supernatural when the man who cannot be stopped by bullets attacks and leaves them with the message, "Ticktock, ticktock. You'll be dead in sixteen hours." They learn the villain who is killing innocent people is a psychopath with extraordinary powers, and they must learn his secrets and how to stop him. How did he become the way he is? Just where does this dog that has insinuated himself with the police officers fit in, and what happens to the relationship between Harry and his partner? All why thy are trying to stay alive.
    • 3/5
      Tick Tock is back in this story of incredulous composition that has you gasping with wonder as you stay up to finish it before daylight comes.