The Good Guy

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: Richard Ferrone

Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

Timothy Carrier, having a beer after work at his friend's tavern, enjoys drawing eccentric customers into amusing conversations. But the jittery man who sits next to him tonight has mistaken Tim for someone very different - and passes to him a manila envelope full of cash. "Ten thousand now. You get the rest when she's gone."  

The stranger walks out, leaving a photo of the pretty woman marked for death, and her address. But things are about to get worse. In minutes, another stranger sits next to Tim. This one is a cold-blooded killer who believes Tim is the man who has hired him.

Thinking fast, Tim says, "I've had a change of heart. You get 10,000 - for doing nothing. Call it a no-kill fee." He keeps the photo and gives the money to the hired killer. And when Tim secretly follows the man out of the tavern, he gets a further shock: the hired killer is a cop.

Suddenly, Tim Carrier, an ordinary guy, is at the center of a mystery of extraordinary proportions, the one man who can save an innocent life and stop a killer far more powerful than any cop...and as relentless as evil incarnate. But first Tim must discover within himself the capacity for selflessness, endurance, and courage that can turn even an ordinary man into a hero, inner resources that will transform his idea of who he is and what it takes to be The Good Guy.

©2007 Dean Koontz (P)2007 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Dawn

I was concerned when I saw the negative feedbacks, which prompted my review. This was a delightful listen! So many books require us to pay too close attention to details--we find ourselves getting lost or not knowing key facts halfway thru the book. This is in typical Koontz fashion, an absolutely delightfully-told, well-structured story. Great characters, great story, great ending. I don't know what there could be to complain about!

Great Villian

This book is a great listen, the narrator does a lovely job of capturing the voice of each character.
The hero of the book is pleasent character and the villian is absolutly delicious, love to hate him, and hate to love him.

Disappointment

I have listened to 3 and 1/2 hours of Part One and I am not impressed. This is certainly not the typical on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller that I typically love about Koontz' work. So far, I find the characters boring and lifeless and the plot weak. If it doesn't get better, I may have to pass on Part Two.

Another Great Koontz

The characters make the book, and Koontz has a knack for creating the most strange, interesting, off-center characters, and this book is no exception!

Good Listen

I was quite suprised at how well this book was put together. I love the narrator! I have listened to several books he has done and his voice is so soothing and interesting. It makes the book come alive for me, taking me to that place only a good book can. RELAXATION!!!

I was a bit perplexed at the ending. Definitly not what I had envisioned, but it was interesting! I think he left it open for a second in this series and if so, I will be buying it as well!

If you enjoy a good relaxing book, you can listen to while driving,cooking,sitting at the park or going on a long walk. This book is for you!!

Good Stuff...as usual

No people merging with computers or hybid genetic monsters here, but good Golden Retrievers and bad people shadowed by evil government conspiracies. I loved every minute of it. Next please.

Not Bad but not Dean's Best

I've been reading Dean's novels since 1968. This is not one of my favorites, even though it has some really good moments and Dean's normal attention to detail that shows his research into the background of his characters. The main villain is similar to the DROTH villain, but with enough uniqueness to make him stand out. The protagonist is typical of Dean and likens to those in The Good Husband, DROTH, and Life Expectancy.
The female lead was interested although some of her background seemed torn from another of Dean's books.
Overall I liked the book and found the ending justified the body.

WOW

This may not be typical "Koontz" but this book is wonderful. I had goosebumps at the end. Loved it. Will listen to this book again and again.

Not a fan of Koontz but this is a good novel

I do not like any of Koontz series, but this is a delightful suspense novel. There have been complaints about narration; I disagree.

one of the best

This is one of the best suspense novels I've read in a long time. The narrator as usual is super and the pace, story and characters was great. The story keeps you interested throughout. If you're looking for a good book, you don't want to miss this one.