Did you read a supernatural book this month? Can you recommend another book by Dean Koontz that isn’t overly disturbing?

There is a whole Odd Thomas series, so I’ve added the next book to my library list. The book was supposed to have been written by Odd Thomas, so maybe that was a device Dean Koontz used to mimic a novice writer? I’ll have to read another of his novels to see.

The only thing that put me off a little is that the narration was full of really awkward similes. So at the end I was pleasantly surprised that I hadn’t guessed the “reveal.” I like being surprised like that. In fact, I was so distracted by the action and the supernatural touches that I forgot to try to solve the mystery. The story line was also good, with just the right mixture of tension and mystery. But he’s not all fearless hero – he has a sad back story that makes him a very sympathetic character.Ī melancholy Elvis is one of the dead people Odd regularly sees. They often seek him out looking for justice, and if there is a murderer to be caught, he wades right in. He’s a good cook, has a girlfriend he describes as his “destiny” (aww!), and he sees dead people. Odd Thomas is a 20-year-old fry cook who lives in a small desert town in California. Let’s start with a quick summary of the book Odd Thomas: I ended up really liking this novel, although the ending made me cry, dang it! While Odd Thomas did have some creepy parts, it wasn’t the relentless, under-your-skin creepiness that I avoid at all costs, and it was tempered with very likable characters. Odd Thomas caught my eye because it looked more quirky than creepy, plus I’ve never read anything by Dean Koontz and I wanted to see why he’s so popular. In line with the 12 Months of Reading Goodness challenge, October is the month to read a book with a supernatural or paranormal theme. (This in no way affects the honesty of my reviews!) All commissions will be donated to the ALS Association.

As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, from qualifying purchases. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links. More quirky than creepy, this novel should appeal to a larger audience than hardcore horror books. Odd Thomas is the first book in the popular paranormal / horror series written by Dean Koontz.

Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz