Dean koontz is not just a master of our darkest dreams, but also a literary juggler the times psychologically complex, masterly and. Odd thomas was a thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing book. At the start of bestseller koontzs wry, offbeat fifth odd thomas novel after 2008s odd hours, shortorder cook thomas, who has prophetic dreams and can see the spirits of the lingering dead, has a vision while hes a guest at a california retreat known as roselandof a blonde woman in a white nightgown on a black horse. The legend began in the obscure little town of pico mundo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Odd hours 4 by dean koontz 2009, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Following the success of the novel, six sequels, forever odd 2005, brother odd. On his day, koontz can outking stephen king daily sport praise for the odd thomas series. Odd thomas has remained a delightful character of interest in the series of books devoted to him.
As usual odd puts his own life in jeopardy to protect his friends and society from evil attacks by ruthless characters in this novel. He became odd thomas, and as i totally suspended my disbelief, odd thomas became real. His life unfolds with adventure, humor, and rollercoaster suspense. From the mind of dean koontz, the 400 million copy worldwide bestseller, comes this supernatural tale of good and evil, and life and death. Odd hours 9780553807059 by koontz, dean and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Listened to every word while driving across the desert. A blend of humour, humanity and horror, the classic koontz concoction the times odd thomas is a superb character independent praise for dean koontz. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 352 pages and is available in hardcover format. A fry cook named odd was rumored to have the extraordinary ability to communicate with the dead. Like stephen king with his dark tower books, koontz accomplishes this feat in my opinion with his incredible understanding of the lead character and his world. Dean koontzs odd thomas is one such literary hero, who has come alive in listeners imaginations as he explores the greatest mysteries of this world and the next with his inimitable wit, heart, and quiet gallantry. I continue to enjoy the odd series, but my one complaint is that the pacing, the story, the motivations, the progress, etc. Dean koontz s odd thomas 4book bundle get all caught up with the first four novels of dean koontz s beloved seriesodd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, and odd hours.
And, one might add in an irrational syllogism, ogres and onions are a lot like odd hours by dean koontz. Things are never a 10, they are never a 1, they are always just at 5 or 6. Odd thomas forever odd brother odd odd hours by dean koontz. Never realized dean koontz had such a great sense of humor. Or you can realize that every moment of it had more meaning than you dared to recognize at the time, so much meaning it scared you, so you just lived, just took for granted the love and laughter of each day, and didnt allow yourself to consider the sacredness of it. Odd hours by dean koontz audio book simply audiobooks. The main characters of this fiction, fantasy story are odd thomas. This edition contains an excerpt from dean koontz s the city.
Burnishing dean koontzs stature as a master of suspense and one of our most innovative and gifted storytellers, odd hours illuminates a legacy of mystery and hope that will shine on long after the final page. Dean koontzs odd thomas is one such literary hero, who has come alive in readers imaginations as he explores the greatest mysteries of this world and the next with his inimitable. His novels are broadly described as suspense thrillers, but also frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. This edition contains an excerpt from dean koontzs the city. Odd hours is the fourth in this series, and follows forever odd and the third installment, brother odd. Only a handful of fictional characters are recognized by first name al. Odd thomas, the hero of dean koontzs bestselling novels, returns in odd hours, on sale in hardcover 520. Odd hours is the fourth novel in the odd thomas series by dean koontz. Odd thomas is a thriller novel by american writer dean koontz, published in 2003. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. May 11, 2010 burnishing dean koontzs stature as a master of suspense and one of our most innovative and gifted storytellers, odd hours illuminates a legacy of mystery and hope that will shine on long after the final page. Odd hours by dean koontz, 9780553591705, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Odd thomas is the name of a fictional character created by dean koontz. Odd hours by dean koontz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Odd hours 4 by dean koontz 2009, paperback at the best online prices at. Of course his ability to communicate with dead people and his supernatural abilities help him during his struggles. Nov, 2016 dean koontz odd hours unb 002 audiobook duration. You can decide a relationship was all for nothing if it had to end in death, and you alone. Acclaim for dean koontz and his odd thomas novels this is koontz working at his pinnacle, providing terrific entertainment that deals seriously with some of the deepest themes of human existence. Listen to odd hours by dean koontz available from rakuten kobo. But its also the teacher thats the most difficult to ignore.
Odd hours doesnt pick up until the very end, lacks a colorful supporting cast, and contains continuity errors that make it seem like koontz was phoning it in. The complete odd thomas 8book bundle odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, odd hours, odd apocalypse, odd interlude, deeply odd, saint odd. Books one and two odd thomas and forever odd were flatout delightful, and the second half of book three brother odd was at least engrossing and engaging. The odd thomas book series by dean koontz includes books odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, and several more.
See the complete odd thomas series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Several of his books have appeared on the new york times bestseller list, with many of them reaching the number one position. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read odd hours. Odd hours is the fourth book in the odd thomas series by dean koontz. June 2008 a chance encounter on the pier of magic beach, california, launches the newest adventure of dean. Mar 09, 2020 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Koontz forges the kind of sweeping melodrama complete with screwball laughs, nailbiting moments, and surprises that is the bedrock of. Dean koontzs odd thomas is one such literary hero, who has come alive in readers imaginations as he explores the greatest mysteries of this world and the next with his inimitable wit, heart, and quiet gallantry. Buy dean koontz ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. In, odd hours, koontz explores two of americas biggest internal threats greed and extreme idealism and pits his dean koontz has done this with his odd thomas series. Free download or read online odd hours pdf epub odd thomas series book. Odd hours is in ways unlike the first three books of the series. Dean koontz first introduced us to this likeable character in odd thomas. Only a handful of fictional characters are recognized by first name alone. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. Find out why odd thomas is the master storytellers most talked about creation. This all seems rather normal, he has a girlfriend and several close friends.
If youve joined odd throughout his journey, you might notice in odd hours that odd spends much less time dealing with the spirits of the. Now koontz follows odd as he is drawn onward, to a destiny he cannot imagine. He is a twenty year old man who lives in the california desert and works as a short order cook. He can see the lingering dead and knows that even in chaos, there. The complete odd thomas 8book bundle by dean koontz. A chance encounter on the pier of magic beach, california, launches the newest adventure of dean koontzs singular hero, odd thomas, who has starred in. If you are keeping a running tally if dean koontz novels with a golden retriever in them, add another hash mark for odd hours. The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold shortorder cook named odd thomas. Hes the most likable creation the new york times of one of the master storytellers of this or any age the tampa tribune. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. Destiny and odd hours odd thomas came to me as a gift, the entire first chapter of his first book having poured out of me as i was in the.
The book, which was well received and lauded by critics, went on to become a new york times bestseller. A fry cook named odd was rumored to have the extraordinary ability to. Wise beyond his 20something years, odd evokes the homespun wisdom of forrest gump amid the mind. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Now koontz follows odd as he is drawn onward, to a. Odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, odd hours, odd apocalypse, odd interlude, deeply odd by dean koontz. Odd hours by dean koontz this is the fourth book in the odd thomas series by koontz. Burnishing dean koontz s stature as a master of suspense and one of our most innovative and gifted storytellers, odd hours illuminates a legacy of mystery and hope that will shine on long after the final page. Odd hours by dean koontz and david aaron baker audiobook. Cooks, mediums, fiction, occult fiction, odd thomas fictitious character, thriller, horror tales. June 2008 a chance encounter on the pier of magic beach, california, launches the newest adventure of dean koontzs singular hero, odd thomas, who has starred in three previous bestsellers. Apr 29, 2008 odd thomas, the hero of dean koontz s bestselling novels, returns in odd hours, on sale in hardcover 520. The first edition of the novel was published in 2008, and was written by dean koontz.
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