His life unfolds with adventure, humor, and rollercoaster suspense. Age 20, odd works as a shortorder cook in a southern californian desert town, called pico mundo, and he is deeply in love with his soulmate and current girlfriend, stormy llewellyn. Free download or read online odd thomas pdf epub book. I used to be a big fan of dean koontz until i got to the stage that all his stories kind of blended into one of another.
Odd thomas by dean koontz overdrive rakuten overdrive. But before odd s destiny is revealed, this exclusive ebook short story looks backway backto where it all began for odd thomas and. Find out why odd thomas is the master storytellers mostloved creation. The complete series list for odd thomas dean koontz dean r. Odd is an adolescent on the brink of adulthood who sees dead people and has a worryingly precise moral sense. But they do try to communicate, with a shortorder cook in a small desert town. But you cant win em all, and despite the lift he strives for, these pages go by on automatic pilot. Maybe he has a gift, maybe its a curse, odd has never been sure, but. Praise for deeply odd and dean koontzs odd thomas series not since watchers has dean koontz created such an endearing and enduring character as odd thomas.
Odd is the name he was given by his parents at birth and hes even more unusual than his name suggests. Odd thomas is a fictional character who first appeared in dean koontzs 2003 novel of the same name, odd thomas. Now catch up with the first six novels of dean koontzs beloved series in one convenient ebook bundle. Maybe he has a gift, maybe its a curse, odd has never been sure, but he tries to do his best by the silent souls who seek him out. Odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, odd hours, odd interlude, odd apocalypse by dean koontz goodreads author 4.
Odd thomas is a fictional character who first appeared in dean koontz s 2003 novel of the same name, odd thomas. I picked up this book and the next in the series, forever odd, and thought sure, why. Inscribed and dated in year of publication by author on half title page in blue pen, to roy and maria from the deeply odd author, dean koontz 5. Koontz gives odd thomas wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanityand moral outrage. An odd thomas novel by koontz, dean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you dont know his name by now, youre the odd one out. The odd thomas book series by dean koontz includes books odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, and several more. Odd thomas sees dead people and, sometimes, he tries to help them. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Five odd thomas novels from master storyteller and international bestseller, dean koontz. Odd thomas is a thriller novel by american writer dean koontz, published in 2003. The book, which was well received and lauded by critics, went on to become a new york times bestseller. One focused on murder and detection, the other on murder and yet more. This all seems rather normal, he has a girlfriend and several close friends.
Apr 20, 2017 stormy, odds longtime girlfriend, was another fantastic character who added light and comedy to the book. He is a twenty year old man who lives in the california desert and works as a short order cook. Odd thomas is one of dean koontzs more heavily moralised horror thrillers, but is nonetheless charming and terrifying. Dean koontz odd thomas book 1 odd thomasfor people who cant afford the audiobook. He lives in small town pico mundo, california, the mojave desert. The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold shortorder cook named odd thomas. Suspense here turns on the life of odd thomas, 21, an unassuming lad gifted with the power to see dead people who cannot tear themselves from pico mundo, odds small hometown abroil on the mojave desertas neither can odd, whose agoraphobia has not let him drive or step outside the town. Dec, 2017 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. A thriller written by dean koontz, odd thomas is the first in a series of novels with odd as the protagonista reluctant hero born to set wrongs in the world right. He keeps his life simple no car, no cell phone because these dead people complicate it. The singular journey of odd thomas is approaching its unforgettable conclusion in saint odd. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian coffey.
Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontz s novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. Brother odd ebook by dean koontz 9780307414236 rakuten kobo. His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but also frequently incorporate elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, and satire. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saint odd. Odd thomas is the most recent movie adaptation released in 20, unraveling the. The face, 2002 have tight plots or strikingly enclosed worlds. Dean koontz is such an accomplished and imaginative author that i cant think of even one book of his out of all his books, not just this series that i havent enjoyed, but i really like his odd thomas series, as the stories play well with my own imagination. I havent read dean koontz in years, and i wanted to see if id made a hasty judgment about him being not so good. Odd thomas is the name of a fictional character created by dean koontz. My name is odd thomas, though in this age when fame is the altar at which most people worship, i am not sure why you should care who i. The complete odd thomas 8book bundle ebook by dean koontz. The first edition of the novel was published in 2003, and was written by dean koontz. I am slowly getting myself back into it as there were a couple of great gems that he made, like fear nothing, seize the night, the first 3 frankenstein books, phantoms its the bomb, yo, tick tock vooduu, sole survivor, lightning, and of course the odd thomas books. Meet odd thomas, the unassuming young hero of dean koontzs dazzling new york times bestseller, a gallant sentinel at the crossroads of life and death who offers up.
He wrote a book called lightning that i liked, but others i read were, as they say, meh. Odd thomas is a frycook who can communicate with the dead. Odd thomas thinks of himself as an ordinary guy, if possessed of a certain measure of talent at the pico mundo grill and rapturously in love with the most beautiful girl in the world, stormy llewellyn. But they do try to communicate, with a shortorder cook in a small desert town serving as their reluctant confidant. In forever odd, author dean koontz continues the story that he began in odd thomas. Now catch up with the first six novels of dean koontz s beloved series in one convenient ebook bundle. Dean koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler the times. Odd thomas is a kind and gentle young man of twentyone. Read the complete odd thomas 8book bundle odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, odd hours, odd apocalypse, odd interlude, deeply odd, saint odd by dean koontz available from rakuten kobo.
Saint odd new york times bestseller named one of the best books of the year by suspense magazine from one of the master storytellers of this or any age the tampa tribune comes the stunning final adventure of one of the most remarkable and appealing characters in current fictionthe virginianpilotas dean koontz brings the unforgettable odyssey of odd thomas to its. Odd thomas by dean koontz signed first edition book. I find it easier to live with the name odd than to contest it. Dean koontz archives download free ebook download pdf. Usa today once presided over by a roaring 20s hollywood mogul, the magnificent west coast estate known as roseland now harbors a reclusive billionaire financier and his faithful servantsand their guests. The words, spoken in the deep of night by a sleeping child, chill the you. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Odd thomas is the most recent movie adaptation released in 20, unraveling the plot from his 2003 book. Dean koontz really has a way with suspense, pacing and using detailed descriptions to completely absorb you into the. Feb, 2009 the 400 million copy worldwide bestseller dean koontz is at his very best in this criticallyacclaimed pageturner soon to be a major motion picture. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are odd thomas, stormy llewellyn. By the time i was old enough to realize that it was an unusual name, i had grown comfortable with it. The author of numerous bestsellers, dean koontz, dubbed one of the master storytellers of this or any age, is the creator of odd thomas, the eminently likeable fry cook with occult powers. Saint odd by dean koontz 2015, hardcover, brand new.
Koontz asks real questions about the nature of good and evil. Pdf odd thomas book by dean koontz free download 446 pages. Odd thomas is one of dean koontz s more heavily moralised horror thrillers, but is nonetheless charming and terrifying. Suspense here turns on the life of odd thomas, 21, an unassuming lad gifted with the power to see dead people who cannot tear themselves from pico mundo, odds small hometown. There used to be a clear demarcation between crime and horror fiction. My name is odd thomas, though in this age when fame is the altar at which most people worship, i am not sure why you should care who i am or that i exist. Following the success of the novel, six sequels, forever odd 2005, brother odd 2006, odd hours 2008. See the complete odd thomas series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Dean koontz ebook collection mobi download torrent tpb. 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. Read brother odd an odd thomas novel by dean koontz available from rakuten kobo. But they do try to communicate, with a shortorder cook in a small desert town serving as. Fate isnt one straight roadthere are forks in it, many different routes to different ends. Dean koontz is currently considered a single author. Odd thomas by dean koontz signed first edition book see all titles by dean koontz. Besides the hollywood big screens, dean koontz brilliant works have also birthed concepts for video games like the 2012 video game 77 shadow st. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. Odd thomas, the young fry cook who sees the dead and tries to.
Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontzs novels in. The 400 million copy worldwide bestseller dean koontz is at his very best in this criticallyacclaimed pageturner soon to be a major motion picture. I have never been married to, never been abused by, and never provided a kidney for transplantation into any celebrity. Odd thomas is a pageturner a readatasitting novel with a terrific final twist observer humour, humanity and horror, the classic koontz concoction the times. Dean koontz s odd thomas 4 book bundle get all caught up with the first four novels of dean koontz s beloved series odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, and odd hours. Meet odd thomas, the unassuming young hero of dean koontzs 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.
Dean koontz follows odd into a singular new world where he hopes to make a fresh beginningbut where he will meet an adversary as old and inexorable as time itself. Odd thomas by dean koontz author autographed hardcover book first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket in archival acetate cover, signed by the author. He is a twentyyearold man who lives in the fictional desert town of pico mundo, california, and is able to see the spirits of the dead. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 446 pages and is available in paperback format. The bizarre course of my life suggests that odd is more suited to me, whether it was conferred by my parents with intention or by fate. My name is odd thomas, though in this age when fame is the altar at. He mostly has written standalone novels, although he also is the author of a number of series, including the black bat mysteries mike tucker, moonlight bay, odd.