The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold short order cook named odd thomas. The singular journey of odd thomas is approaching its unforgettable conclusion. Odd thomas by dean koontz, first edition abebooks passion for books. The odd thomas series, which as spawned graphic novels that serve as prequels. Odd thomas series collection dean koontz 3 books set forever. May 01, 2014 humility is the most endearing quality dean koontz gives odd thomas. Buy odd thomas series collection dean koontz 3 books set forever odd, odd thomas, brother odd by dean koontz isbn. The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold shortorder cook named odd thomas. Dean koontz is one of the worlds most popular novelists, with 450 million books sold worldwide. 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. Find out why odd thomas is the master storytellers mostloved creation. Odd thomas is an intriguing and flawed character who seems simultaneously too young to be living the life he has and too damaged to survive his lifestyle and supernatural affliction.
Odd thomas is a kind and gentle young man of twentyone. Odd thomas is a series of thriller novels by prolific american author dean koontz featuring the title character. Dean koontz began the odd thomas book series in 2003 with the title novel, odd thomas, and is still ongoing. What is the order of book series, odd thomas by dean.
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 thomas and frankenstein. Find the complete odd thomas book series 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. 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. May 01, 2012 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. But they do try to communicate, with a shortorder cook in a small desert town. He thinks of himself as an ordinary guy until a mysterious man comes to town with a voracious appetite. Having written so many different works, some of his most popular are. Should i buy the first book, or can they be read as standalone novels. I know odd thomas is the first, but whats after that.
Dean koontz began the odd thomas book series in 2003 with the title novel, odd thomas. Odd thomas is a fictional character who first appeared in dean koontz s 2003 novel of the same name, odd thomas. 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. In the year 2008, dean was ranked as the sixth highest paid author, at an approximated 25 million dollars each year. Odd thomas is a twenty yearold fry cook and talented writer from california who can converse with the dead. I recently picked up forever odd for cheap, but was unaware it was part of a series. In recent years, his series featuring odd thomas a young fry cook with paranormal powers. Now catch up with the first six novels of dean koontzs beloved series in one convenient ebook bundle. The book, which was well received and lauded by critics, went on to become a new york times bestseller. Koontz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
He is a twenty year old man who lives in the california desert and works as a short order cook. 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. If you dont know his name by now, youre the odd one out. 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 thomas lives just above the poverty line in a small town. Signed by author with an insert page done into the printing. Dean koontz odd thomas series reading order maryses book.
He works as a shortorder cook, driver for elvis ghost, and ad hoc homicide consultant. The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold short order. See the complete odd thomas series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian coffey. Does the odd thomas series by dean koontz need to be read. I like to read a book quick and get on with the next one so deans 300 plus. Odd is the name he was given by his parents at birth and hes even more unusual than his name suggests. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Remainder dot on the bottom of the text block, signed copy sticker on the cover, otherwise, fine as new and unread. Jan 26, 2015 dean koontz is one of the worlds most popular novelists, with 450 million books sold worldwide. Advanced search coming soon new releases genre list pseudonyms essential reading lists.
Love, and passion are qualities usually given to protagonists, only by writing in the first person, can the author bring this humility to the character. He leads an unusual life the spirits of the lingering dead come to him for justice. Dean koontz has created a very interesting character and some witty dialogue and humor. Odd thomas by dean koontz signed first edition book. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Odd thomas is the name of a fictional character created by dean koontz. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The kid from the sixth sense grows up to become a shortorder cook. 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. Dean koontzs popularity has helped him rank next to authors such as stephen king.
The complete series list for odd thomas dean koontz dean r. 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. Through humility there is a kindness that odd thomas displays against foes. Odd thomas topics for discussion dean koontz this study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of odd thomas.
Below is a list of the books in the odd thomas series in order. 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. I thought about odd long after i put the book down, and it definitely made me want to read more. 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. Odd thomas odd is a shortorder cook in a small desert town, pico mundo, california. Odd thomas, a fry cook who can communicate with the dead, in the fictional small town of pico mundo, california. Order in the next 32 hours 51 minutes and get it by wednesday, february 19. The series is currently being adapted into a feature film by director stephen summers. Meet odd thomas, the unassuming young hero of dean koontzs dazzling new.
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. This all seems rather normal, he has a girlfriend and several close friends. The 400 million copy worldwide bestseller dean koontz is at his very best in this criticallyacclaimed pageturner soon to be a major motion picture. Dean koontz s popularity has helped him rank next to authors such as stephen king. What is the order of book series, odd thomas by dean koontz. Odd thomas by dean koontz signed first edition book see all titles by dean koontz. 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.
Does the odd thomas series by dean koontz need to be read in order. Created by author dean koontz, odd thomas is a shortorder cook. An odd thomas novel signedautographed copy by dean r. But they do try to communicate, with a short order cook in a small desert town serving as their reluctant confidant. Dean koontz odd thomas book 1 odd thomasfor people who cant afford the audiobook. The odd thomas book series by dean koontz includes books odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, and several more. Bantam books, new york, 2015, hardcover first editionfirst printing complete number line ending in 1. But they do try to communicate, with a shortorder cook in a small desert town serving as their reluctant confidant. An enjoyable first book in the series about a young man who can see the dead. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read odd thomas. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a 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. What is the order of the books in the odd thomas series. Meet odd thomas, the unassuming young hero of dean koontzs dazzling new york. Odd thomas by dean koontz overdrive rakuten overdrive.
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