Seattle postintelligencer odd thomas is one of the most remarkable and appealing characters in current fiction. Unfollow odd thomas series to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Forever odd odd thomas novels by dean koontz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This was a buddy read i did at the reading for pleasure book club here on goodreads. I read odd thomas and enjoyed the main character and liked the book. Inscribed and dated in year of publication by author on half title page in blue pen. You have to read the other books first as this wont make sense otherwise.
Odd thomas is a short order fry cook who communes and sees the dead. The singular journey of odd thomas is approaching its unforgettable. The first book in the odd thomas series a novel by. To be honest, after odd apocalypse, which is a much better book, deeply odd is somewhat of a disappointment, but thinking about it a while it actually makes some sense, because after the original odd thomas book, its direct sequel forever odd was also rather disappointing to me. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies. Odd thomas is a series of thriller novels by prolific american author dean koontz featuring the title character. In a california desert town, a shortorder cook with clairvoyant abilities encounters a mysterious man with a link to dark, threatening forces. Meet odd thomas, a 20something shortorder cook in a small desert town who sees dead people and does his best to serve the silent souls who seek him out. Odd thomas is a 2014 american supernatural mystery thriller film based on dean koontz s novel of the same name. She insists on waiting for sex with odd until marriage, hoping to make their first time together a meaningful. Once in a very great while, an author does everything rightas koontz has in this marvelous novel. Usa today once presided over by a roaring 20s hollywood mogul.
Odd thomas is a fictional character who first appeared in dean koontzs 2003 novel of the same name, odd thomas. Odd thomas is a pageturner a readatasitting novel with a terrific final twist observer odd thomas is one of his finest books, and odd himself is a superb character independent tension is the name of. 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. Odd thomas is the greatest character dean koontz has ever created. Odd sees dead people, and he uses this gift to solve crimes and right wrongs. I have never been married to, never been abused by, and never provided a kidney for transplantation into any celebrity. Star quest 1968 fear that man 1969 the fall of the dream machine 1969 the dark symphony 1969 hells gate 1970. The tension slowly mounts through the book as the evil that is coming to town reveals.
For years, the male ego being what it is, i listened to her thoughts on a script, generally. Odd thomas is a thriller novel by american writer dean koontz, published in 2003. Odd thomas is a twenty yearold fry cook and talented writer from california who can converse with the dead. Though hes just a simple fry cook who happens to see dead people, odd is a classic hero. This book is for someone who wants fun escapist fiction in which odd faces perilous situations and uses his wits to come out on top. The book, which was well received and lauded by critics, went on to become a new york times bestseller. Following the success of the novel, six sequels, forever odd 2005, brother odd 2006, odd hours 2008. While not as epic as odd thomas, this was a worthy addition to the series. Odd thomas the movie starred anton yelchin as odd thomas and willem dafoe. Through his character, koontz made it clear in the first novel that he intended to. Published august 29th 2006 by bantam first published 2003. Odd thomas by dean koontz overdrive rakuten overdrive. Prodigal son 2005 city of night 2005 dead and alive 2009 lost souls 2010 the dead town 2011 single volumes.
For years, the male ego being what it is, i listened to her thoughts on a script, generally expressed my disagreements with her suggestionsbut then went into my office and quietly fixed things according to her observations before sending the book off to my editor. I also liked from the corner of his eye and the taking. This articles plot summary may be too long or excessively. Book 1 odd thomas book 2 forever odd book 3 brother odd book 4 odd hours book 5 odd apocalypse book 6 deeply odd book 7 saint odd i really enjoyed reading about odd. Sep 01, 2014 odd uses his supernatural powers to help bring killers to justice. 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. Thomas was a writer, correspondent, and editor for thirty. This is the first book ive read by dean koontz and im kicking myself in the behind for. Provides a summary of each fiction novel, including pseudonyms used, and books made into movies and audio books. An odd thomas novel by koontz, dean and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy forever odd odd thomas 2 book online at low prices in.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Parents need to know that odd thomas is a 20 movie based on the dean koontz series of books. The main character is appropriately enough named odd thomas. Nightmarish imagery, horrormovie violence, and moments of gore abound in this one.
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. Book 1 odd thomas book 2 forever odd book 3 brother odd book 4 odd hours book 5 odd apocalypse book 6 deeply odd book 7 saint odd i really enjoyed reading about odd thomas, his girl friend stormy, the police chief, and all his ghostly friends. Odd thomas odd thomas, book 1 by dean koontz fantastic fiction. Usa today once presided over by a roaring 20s hollywood mogul, the magnificent west. Odd thomas by dean koontz is the story of a young man, who, through circumstances out of his control, finds himself in a position to save the lives of hundreds of his friends and neighbors. Jun 01, 2011 book 1 odd thomas book 2 forever odd book 3 brother odd book 4 odd hours book 5 odd apocalypse book 6 deeply odd book 7 saint odd i really enjoyed reading about odd thomas, his girl friend stormy, the police chief, and all his ghostly friends. Harpercollins first uk trade paperback edition, first printing, mint, newunread, signed by the author. The had my hubby tearing up a little and me bawling.
Koontz gives odd thomas wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanityand moral outrage. The first novel in the series and a great place to. He is a twenty year old man who lives in the california desert and works as a short. Some people have a hidden darkness inside, and others are just evil in a human suit. 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. The result was overwhelming and i cant thank dean and bantam dell and. A gentle and genuinely caring young man, odd thomas cant help but get caught up in the problems of other people including dead people. In that firstperson mystery novel, the niceguy narrator turns out to be the murderer of roger ackroyd, a fact he conceals from the reader until the. Dean koontz has created a very interesting character and some witty dialogue and humor. 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 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. He is a twenty year old man who lives in the california desert and works as a short order cook. It is directed, written, and coproduced by stephen sommers and stars anton yelchin as odd thomas, with willem dafoe as wyatt porter, and addison timlin as stormy llewellyn. Odd uses his supernatural powers to help bring killers to justice.
Hes funny, humble, immensely likable, courageous, and just a joy to read about. Jan 26, 2015 that led to about 20,000 snailmail letters a year. Odd is 20 and works as a fry cook in the fictional town of pico mundo, california. Odd thomas is a fry cook who can see dead people and shadowlike forms he calls bodachs. Odd thomas by dean koontz, first edition abebooks passion for books. Complete information about dean koontz books both fiction and nonfiction, short stories, and poetry. Gerda, my wife and first reader of my manuscripts, is an honest critic of my work, and a good one. Jul 09, 2019 parents need to know that odd thomas is a 20 movie based on the dean koontz series of books.
Prodigal son 2005 city of night 2005 dead and alive 2009 lost souls 2010. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital. In the first book, he must use many otherworldly warning signs to stop a mass shooting. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Book 1 odd thomas book 2 forever odd book 3 brother odd book 4 odd hours book 5 odd apocalypse book 6 deeply odd book 7 saint odd i really enjoyed reading about odd thomas, his girl. Directed, written and produced by stephen summers who said that yelchin was his only choice to play odd thomas. A satisfyingly odd book collin garbarino first things. In a california desert town, a shortorder cook with clairvoyant abilities encounters a. That is the best word to describe this story in either book or movie form. With anton yelchin, ashley sommers, leonor varela, matthew page. Novels in the odd thomas series that stand out among the rest are odd thomas, forever odd, and saint odd. Odd thomas hiljaisten kaupunki finnish 2006 as by dean koontz 2 forever odd 2005 by dean r. Following the success of the novel, six sequels, forever odd 2005, brother odd 2006, odd hours 2008, odd. The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold shortorder cook named odd thomas.
Odd thomas 2003 forever odd 2005 brother odd 2006 odd hours 2008 frankenstein series. When he discovers a dangerous man named fungus man a. He was educated at shippensburg state college now known as shippensburg university. Brief summary of content available upon request by email. Odd thomas is the name of a fictional character created by dean koontz. Last year, we got together with dean koontz and bantam dell to bring odd thomas to life for the first time on film. 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. Odd thomas is a pageturner a readatasitting novel with a terrific final twist observer odd thomas is one of his finest books, and odd himself is a superb character independent tension is the name of koontzs ghoulish game mirror the action is intense guardian. Evan thomas is the author of ten books, including the new york times bestsellers john paul jones, sea of thunder, and being nixon. Odd thomas thinks of himself as an ordinary guy, if possessed of a certain measure of. Dean koontz odd thomas series reading order maryses book. Odd thomas by dean koontz reading guidebook club discussion. As with all of koontzs books, odd thomas has a strange but enjoyable mix of humor, drama, horror, and fantasy.
This all seems rather normal, he has a girlfriend and several close friends. Bob robertson surrounded by bodachs, odd discovers that tragedy and chaos is coming soon to pico mundo. Koontz, dean brother odd signed 1st edition thus uk trade paper book author signed uk trade paperback book 2006 lon. Odd thomas is a twenty yearold fry cook and talented writer from california who can. To be honest, after odd apocalypse, which is a much better book, deeply odd is somewhat of a disappointment, but thinking about it a while it actually makes some sense, because after the original. I thought about odd long after i put the book down, and it definitely made me want to read more. Odd thomas 1 by dean koontz 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Thomas was a writer, correspondent, and editor for thirtythree years at time and newsweek, including ten years as washington bureau chief at newsweek, where, at the time of his retirement in 2010, he was editor at large. There were a lot of early casting announcements that never played out including rapper 50 cent as shamus cocobolo. Dean koontz was born in 1945 in everett, pennsylvania. May 22, 2014 gerda, my wife and first reader of my manuscripts, is an honest critic of my work, and a good one. Theres a character in them thats not really in the movie that keeps things amusing. Dean koontz began the odd thomas book series in 2003 with the title novel, odd thomas, and is still ongoing. Odd thomas ser odd interlude by dean koontz mass market.
More information about this seller contact this seller 24. The complete series list for odd thomas dean koontz dean r. I purchased forever odd because it was the second in the odd thomas series. Once in a while, a book resonates so that the number of letters goes up, and the biggest was the first odd thomas book.