The Bad Place

Written by Dean Koontz

Narrated by Carol Cowan and Michael Hanson

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.…

Praise for Dean Koontz

"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

"One of our finest and most versatile suspense writers." —The Macon Telegraph & News

"His prose mesmerizes…Koontz consistently hits the bull's-eye." —Arkansas Democrat

"An exceptional novelist…top-notch." —Lincoln Journal-Star

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: May 16, 2017
• ISBN: 9781543612752

Dean Koontz

Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 500 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 Elsa, in southern California. Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 500 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 Elsa, in southern California.

[Vicki Chaney · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This audio book started out slow and really not very interesting, but I hung on and kept listening. It became a story that I was enthralled with and had to hear what happened next. I gave it only 4 stars because of the beginning, but if you get a chance to listen to it, it really is a good, very strange, story that I think you'll enjoy!!

[Penguinmoonstudios · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I listened to the audiobook, and thought the actor did a great job! The story was suitably creepy and the characters engaging. There's some unresolved issues for me at the end.

[Misty Riddle · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This book should be classified as horror. I wish I had never listened to it.

[Douglas Kimball · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The Dr telling at the end was too easy. A flash back would have been better.

[Kevin Moran · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An excellent book full of twists turns and happy and sad moments you would never anticipate.

[DaNeen Wyche · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I feel like it was a good read but took too long

[Terry Hill · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Mr. Koontz has a vivid imagination. This story was surprisingly detailed in its description of the places in which Frank and Bobby teleported to.

[Ken · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A brilliant horror, really enjoyed it. The narration took a bit of getting used to but it worked in the end

[Dallas Dreyer · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

His creativity and wildly descriptive chapters are written so well, as always.
I did not enjoy the story line and was hoping for a different outcome.

[diane duran · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great Book with good and bad just like real life.

[Meghan Laue · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Paranormal psychological thriller. If you liked rose madder or behind her eyes give this a go!

[pg3nsddwh3 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

but.... the narration didn't work well. One reader would be better. This story is not the best Dean Koontz has written but the meaning and conclusion were hopeful All in all, a good book but I miss Odd Thomas and Frankenstein :))

[timothy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The best book I have read in awhile. First koontz book I've read.

[Patrik · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Really interesting and as usual, some twists I was unprepared for...

[Michael Sifuentes · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

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