Tic Toc starts out by introducing the reader to a likable character, a Vietnamese writer, who is fresh from purchasing a brand new fancy car only to destroy it, his house, and seemingly his life because of a doll he found on his doorstep that is turning into a monster. The monster is on a mission to kill him and his only hope are his wits and some help from a friendly waitress he encounters. The story is a bit stretched at times but it is fun and is full of suspense. Highly recommended quick read.