Odd Thomas, Book 1
Synopsis: 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.
Review: I’ve had this novel for a while. I couldn’t even tell where I got it. But finally, I got around to it.
I don’t know why, from the cover, I thought it was a thriller. Also, I was surprised to see ghosts, but it was a nice surprise.
Odd has an ordinary life, but also an unusual one: he works in a classic restaurant but he also sees ghosts! He tries to help them, but it’s not that easy. And when he decides to follow Mr. Mushroom, his whole life will be turned upside down.
I thought the ideas were nice, but I had a little trouble staying in the story the whole time. I did reconnect towards the end of the book. I found out that there was a movie that came out in 2013 that I haven’t seen. I’m pretty curious to find out because it seems to follow the story pretty well.
Silvia
Honestly, the cover made me believe it was a thriller as well, but I think it’s cool that there are ghosts in it! Too bad the reading didn’t work that well for you, but hopefully you will enjoy the movie even more 🙂
Felicity Grace Terry
Not an author I’m familiar with despite friends telling me he is an author I HAVE to read. It seems to me this is very much a marmite book, you either love or not.
Sophia Rose
Cool that he sees and helps ghosts. Sorry it didn’t hold your attention all the way through. Koontz’s books are a tad scary for me. 🙂
Anne - Books of My Heart
I’ve always wondered about this author. I thought he wrote horror so I haven’t tried any of his books yet.
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
I think I’ve read this one. Interesting concept, but I found it predictable so I didn’t continue the series.
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
I’ve enjoyed this author. My mom used to read them when I was a teen and I would raid her bookshelves. Bummer the middle fell out.
Mary Kirkland
Ghosts are cool. I’ve never read the book or seen the movie. I used to read this author a lot back when I was reading Horror.
blodeuedd
THe movie sounds familiar, but no, haven’t read or seen
Lover of Romance
This one sounds so interesting and I love any books that features ghosts haha I didn’t know this was made into a movie. I do hear good things about this author and his work.
Lovely review.
Carole @ Carole's Random Life
I remember liking this one when I read it years ago. I don’t think that I was crazy about it though since I never continued with the series.
Carole Rae
A movie? I had no idea either!