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The Bad Place

By: Dean Koontz
Narrated by: Carol Cowan, Michael Hanson
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 Frank Pollard awakens in an alley, knowing nothing but his name - and that he is in great danger. Having taken refuge in a motel, he wakes again only to find his hands covered in blood. As far as he knows, he's no killer. But whose blood is this, and how did it get there?

Over the next few days Frank develops a fear of sleep, because each time he wakes, he discovers strange objects in his hands and pockets - objects far more frightening than blood.

Husband-and-wife detective team Bobby and Julie Dakota specialize in high-ticket corporate security investigations, but when a distraught and desperate Frank Pollard begs them to watch over him, they can't refuse. Out of compassion - and curiosity - they agree to get to the bottom of his mysterious, amnesiac fugues.

It seems a simple job: just follow a client who wants to be watched and tell him where he winds up. But as the Dakotas begin to discover where their client goes when he sleeps, they are drawn slowly into ever-darkening realms where they encounter the ominous figure stalking Frank. Their lives are threatened, as is that of Julie's gentle, Down's-syndrome brother, Thomas.

To Thomas, death is "the bad place" from which there is no return. But Julie and Bobby - and their tortured client - ultimately learn that equally bad places exist in the world of the living, places so steeped in evil that, in contrast ,death seems almost a relief.

©2004 Dean Koontz (P)2004 Brilliance Audio Horror Mystery Supernatural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary Marriage

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Critic reviews

"A master storyteller, sometimes humorous, sometimes shocking, but always riveting. His characters sparkle with life. And his fast-paced plots are wonderfully fiendish, taking unexpected twists and turns." ( The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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As with all of Dean Koontz books this was spectacular from beginning to end and I was impressed with the end in particular, interesting and exciting throughout

Fantastic

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Unpredictable and quirky. Unlike anything else I’ve read, but in the reliably unusual and brilliant style only Koontz writes in.
Great concept that maintained my interest throughout.

Another great Koontz book

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I was hooked by the storyline, and although at first found it odd to have different narrator, just couldn’t wait to listen to what would happen 👌

A good listen/read

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Enjoyed this golden oldie, no moby’s, not much tech so a proper old school story……

The Story

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I liked the fact that you had no idea how it was going to end.

the imagination and skilled writing of the author.

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I read this book years ago and loved it. kind of forgot the plot so thought i would get the Audible version.
Loved every second.

loved every second.

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I loved this book, the story and the way it was told. I was hooked from start to finish.

The voices of the different character

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Beautiful narrative by both narrators. Very imaginative story, with super characters. nicely wrapped up at the end, and a heck of a journey throughout. Dean.... your a legand.

Definitely in my top 10 books of all time

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Loved this book. Such an interesting concept. Lots of twists. Would make an excellent movie.

Intriguing and good pace

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This is actually a good listening to. I sometimes wonder where some writers get their ideas from. crazy as it maybe, it is very interesting.

The characters are well written, the narrator and voice acting are well done. I was full engaged in the story, not once did it feel boring or I wanted to stop listen.

Even for a thriller/horror book, there were moments I found myself laughing at some of the seen and action that were explained in the book.

The only thing that I felt wasn't really utilised was the planet. Without going into too much details, I felt there isn't any really reason to include this part.

Nevertheless, I am still given this a 5*.
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