Odd Thomas
By Dean Koontz
- Release Date: 2003-12-09
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
Meet Odd Thomas, the unassuming young hero of Dean Koontz’s dazzling New York Times bestseller, a gallant sentinel at the crossroads of life and death who offers up his heart in these pages and will forever capture yours.
“The dead don’t talk. I don’t know why.” But they do try to communicate, with a short-order cook in a small desert town serving as their reluctant confidant. Sometimes the silent souls who seek out Odd want justice. Occasionally their otherworldly tips help him prevent a crime. But this time it’s different.
A stranger comes to Pico Mundo, accompanied by a horde of hyena-like shades who herald an imminent catastrophe. Aided by his soul mate, Stormy Llewellyn, and an unlikely community of allies that includes the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, Odd will race against time to thwart the gathering evil. His account of these shattering hours, in which past and present, fate and destiny, converge, is a testament by which to live—an unforgettable fable for our time destined to rank among Dean Koontz’s most enduring works.
Reviews
Always loved it
5By CeaddasaidThis book is one of the most tragic reads I've ever come across, even after reading It the day it originally came out years and years ago. It made me cry back then, and ever since I lost the love of my life to a drunk driver on Thanksgiving, it makes me cry even harder now.Koontz’s best
5By Whim1954I’ve read most of this author’s books and can honestly say he beats King in this one. I read both SFF giants many books you’ll fall deeply for Odd.Perfect
5By somakapLove this book.Odd Thomas
2By danieluniss53I read the prequel and now the first book of the series. I wasn’t overly impressed. I hope you enjoy it more than I did. Not sure if I will continue with the series. Happy Reading!Wonderful writing
5By CybercookieWonderful writing, likable main character, fascinating storyI cried, twice.
5By MacNCatsOnce, watching the movie that is the closest I have ever seen a movie stick to the substance & emotion of a book, & the 2nd after reading the book having already seen the movie first. Still, I cried. I wish all his books were this good. Not everyone bats 1000. I sure as heck wish all other authors who *think* their work surpasses Koontz would take notes from this effort—if so, maybe a portion of their books could hope to be as good & pure of emotion in writing as this. Books don’t have to be full of gratuitous sex or mindless bloodletting to tell a story of mystery & terror, & also tell that story with such love & purpose as Odd Thomas.Odd Thomas, Almost Rare, not Odd
5By Lynnette - SallieYou don’t know what to expect when you start a Dean Koontz novel and “Odd Thomas” is no exception! Starting slowly but building to a charged and unexpected middle and ending, the book tightly holds your attention. It surprises you repeatedly and leaves you wanting to read more about this ‘fry cook.’Not an odd book, just a great book!
5By ES the horror fanI didn’t know if I wanted to read Odd Thomas since it was the first book in a series. But I decided that I would either read the book if I found it for sale somewhere(I only read print books, usually paperbacks), which would help me determine whether or not to read the rest of the series, or if it was turned into a movie, and I happened to like the movie a lot. I buy books from thrift stores, but because the book was hard to find, I wound up watching the movie on Netflix. I loved it! I wish I owned the movie on DVD so I could watch whenever I want to! Eventually, I finally found the book for sale, and after reading it, I loved it just as much! Even though the movie adaptation was surprisingly faithful, it’s not surprising that the book was better! Everything Koontz’s fans love in his books, plus the most endearing hero he’s ever created! Odd Thomas has it all: horror, mystery, suspense, romance, humor, supernatural intrigue, a fast-paced plot, uplifting characters who remind us of the best virtues of humanity. The only downside to this book is the downbeat ending, but don’t let that stop you! An ending that is definitely somewhat sad doesn’t keep the journey from being one of the most terrifying, exciting, wonderful excursions you could ever experience! Don’t miss out! Discover why Odd Thomas has captured the hearts of millions!!!Hard to Follow
2By ferret_bardSynopsis: Odd Thomas has a way with the dead. They never talk to him, but they do try to communicate. Short-order cook is his day job. Other times he is trying to do right by the dead souls who come to him. Sometimes they seek justice. Sometimes they want to help prevent a disaster. When a mysterious man comes to town, Odd finds a pack of hyena-like shades following him. Further investigation shows the man has an interest in mass killings. There is also an ominous date added to the mix, leaving Odd 24 hours before evil strikes. With Stormy Llewellyn, his beloved, the ghost of Elvis, and a host of other friends, Odd must stand between evil and his home of Pico Mundo. Review: Odd Thomas is set in a desert community of Pico Mundo and centers on a psychic named Odd Thomas. When a large man enters the Pico Mundo Grill where Odd works, Odd immediately notices shadow creatures around him: harbingers of a looming cataclysm. The story is told in the first person. The elements of the story should make it interesting. However, the first person nature of the story causes Mr. Koontz to delve into long expositions. These are explanations the reader will likely find confusing. The result is a book that is hard to follow.Odd Thomas
5By McauchI have yet to pick up a Koontz book that I can set down easily. He stories draw me in from the first word. I will read late into the night. Love all his books. Can't wait to start the next one.Odd Thomas
5By Larry in Mo.Nobody can write like Koontz. This is a superb book. Thomas is a different type of hero for Koontz, but just as mesmerizing as all of his others, along with the creepiness and terror that live in Koontz's books. I truly enjoyed this book.Odd Thomas
3By Rvr99Good book worth reading until ending.didnt have to end like that.good read didn't have to have sad ending.makes me not want read rest of books!Beautiful Book!
5By Marissazf715This is my number one book for feels! I will never forget this book and I will read the next one!!!! I highly recommend this book, just my opinion.Odd Thomas
5By Alaska NativeLove the book I couldn't put the book downLove!
5By AmazinMrsGOne of my fav all time books. Take a chance and fall in love with Oddy.Koontz, Keep it up!
5By SkjkcjksjksjckjOne of the best books I have read. I have now read it maybe, lets just say 5 times so I don't seem completely crazy. The plot us sublime, and really highlights the good and evil in this world, and the abilities that lie within everyone. Classic Koontz, mixing seriousness with periods of comic relief to keep the reader from getting too blue. Odd Thomas is an amazing character that grew up too fast and missed out on his childhood. His character really shows an inner depth that is lacking in characters from numerous other authors. Now, to those people who consider the subject of ghosts and other anomalies just malarkey probably put it back at their local bookstore after reading the back saying "What garbage is this! This sounds like some type of Twilight crap!" I want to say this. You can't judge a book by its cover, especially this one. Now, I would say more, but I'm afraid I might let something slip that would ruin the book. Lets just say, has Koontz ever let you down before? This series comes HIGHLY recommended by myself and at the time of this post, all but one other commenter. Yours Truly, A Big FanLove Odd books
5By E3angels75This was the first Dean Koontz book I ever read and it was great. I couldn't put it down. After this I started reading the other Odd books. Great reads!Love Odd!
5By WriteformeI love Odd. I love these characters. The story could move faster. Who wouldn't love to see the people Odd has the privilege of enter acting with? The only passed over people I see are angry men. Women are more helpful than scared.Awesome book!
5By drkangelLove this series.
