Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz (2004, Paperback, Reprint)

I bought this book because I inadvertently read the second one without knowing about the first. I love Dean Koontz and this book met all expectations, the book is well written and entertaining.

I love to read books by Dean Koontz, and this one was no exception. Odd Thomas is a page turner, not the usual scary stuff but excellent in suspense. Odd Thomas is a lovable young man who can see and understand the dead to solve what were mystery that maybe at hand. He is sensitive to the needs of the dead and the living. In some aspects as you read this book you wonder why there couldn't be people like him in real life, and you begin to feel that you know him. Things in your everyday world can keep us wondering why something is happening, why there is no explanation. What does it take to solve a mystery? What is that bumping sound caused by? What was that blurred vision you saw off to the side. Put yourself in Odd Thomas shoes for these are the things that follows him everyday of his life.

The character of Odd Thomas is so unique that he will stay in your heart long after you finish this book. Since this has been written there is also a second story with same character...
He is much beloved with a gift to help all those he can and he does
Can't think of a better faster read in a quite awhile..
Way to go DK!

I happened upon the second book in this series by mistake. Now I am addicted and have purchased the others and will purchase the new book once it is released. Honestly, if I don't have my daily dose, I get antsy. I highly recommend this book, but be forewarned, you will become an addicted Dean Koontz and Odd Thomas fan!

Bought this book for my mother years ago as a book collection I was buying her for Christmas. She let me borrow it and I read it. Fell in love with the book, characters and Dean Koontz. Fast paced and quirky. Bought it for myself so I can read again!

About The Book:

"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. Meet Odd Thomas. Sometimes the silent souls who seek Odd out 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 sould 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.

I recently read the 2nd in Odd Thomas series, and realized there were 3 of these stories on "Odd Thomas" by Koontz. This purchase was for the lst of the series and I immediately looked on Ebay, since this was an older book and got a good deal. Loved reading about this guy "Odd" and have since purchsed the 3rd one of the series on "Odd" from Ebay, also.

Let's face it, there are just so many plots around, and we have all read them in many versions. I promise you that you haven't read ODD THOMAS before (unless, of course, you have read ODD THOMAS before.) Dean Koontz is a master of fish-out-of-water fiction, but ODD THOMAS is fresh and new. I could not do the plot justice, but this is a scary, intelligent, and funny book.

Once you have read ODD THOMAS, you will be so happy to know a second installment, FOREVER ODD, is now available. Even then, you will be wishing for more. JANN SNYDER

Dean Koontz has a way of making every book a little different and very entertaining, this book is no different.
Well worth buying and keeping and I look forward to reading the next two in the triolgy.

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I received this book as a gift 3 days ago and finished it last night. It was difficult to put down. Dean Koontz held me captivated by his chararacter, Odd Thomas. Throughout the book it was suspenseful and thrilling, yet human and romantic. I especially loved that it was written in 1st person. The ending wowed me, caught me off guard, yet left me satsified, which is quite a feat, as most books have endings that leave me feeling like something was missing. Overall, this book is TERRIFIC and I cannot wait to read the next in the series, Forever Odd and the book that is new in the series, Brother Odd. If they are half as good as this first, they are definately worthy of their cover price.

This is Dean Koontz at his best!!! The very compelling hero of the story is Odd Thomas(yes, that is his name). He is just and ordinary guy in a small town working an ordinary job as a short order cook.... but Odd has one extraordinary trait,,,,,he can see dead people. He interacts with the dead people very naturally as he has be used to seeing them and isnt frightened. The plot of the story keeps the reader interested and moves along quickly. There are a few segments that seems a little wordy but al in all a GREAT READ!

This is my second read of this book and I rarely ever read a fictitious book more than once!

Odd Thomas is a great character to follow and I highly recommend the other Koontz "Odd Thomas" books!

I love the way Dean writes. He has a great since of humor and keeps you interested until the last page. All of the Odd Thomas books are great. I have my whole family reading these books. It's a fight to see who get to read next when I am finished.

I really enjoyed this book. I think it was well written, suspenseful and I found the main characters likeable. I would not recommend it for children under 18 due to violence which might scare a teen. Overall I highly recommend this book but I wish it had a happier ending!

I've read in a long time. I had seen the 3rd book in the series...Brother Odd...in an airport kiosk and bought it, loved it, and now I'm starting the series from the beginning. I am NOT disappointed! Odd Thomas is a great character....humble without being smug about it, and all too human...never mind that he sees dead people. I'm already lined up to read the next book in the series....the only thing I won't like is when I reach the end of the series!

Different. Love story, scary,suspense... everything you want in a book. Loved it!!! Although I'd to copy Alice in Misery and make Dean Koontz rewrite the ending!

I received it right away and it was in good condition. I would order from this person again. The packaging was good too, and thank you very much!

Odd Thomas is a wonderfull book. The Characters are likeable and the story always kept me reading longer than I would realize. Of the Dean Koontz books Ive read, this is definitly my favorite.

I love Dean Koontz and he has certainly done it again with his Odd Thomas series! Odd Thomas takes a little while to really get in to, but once you do, you will be forever thankful! If you've never read this book before, you would do good to go ahead and buy the other two books in the series because you will want to read them right after you put this one down!

I had read other Koontz novels and thought I'd try this one. Odd Thomas is the name of a rather eclectic character who sees ghosts and has a few other powers beyond the ken of the normal man. I really enjoy his sense of humor and have since read three other "Odd Thomas" novels. My only critique is that it is hard to believe a man as young as Odd is, twenty-one, can be so erudite and philosophical. His perspective is so mature compared to most of the young men in the world, but I have met a few who were about as complicated, so I guess he is just one of the rare exceptions. Certainly the genre of mystery/sci-fi is a most interesting way to present a plot!

This is the first book in a series of 4 books. I purchased it because I had #2 and #3. It was good. Book was in good shape and seller shipped immediately after my paypal payment.

This book is definitely on the strange side, but I've enjoyed reading it. I bought it so that I could read the rest of the "series" and know what was going on from the start.

This is the book that introduces you to Odd Thomas. He is a wonderfully fleshed out character and I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Although I do hate sad endings.

This was an incredible story. I found the book hard to put down, I can see why he continued to write more stories about the character, love him!!

I consider this a must read!!