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One of supernatural thriller writer Dean R. Koontz's most popular heroes returns in this sequel to the bestselling ODD THOMAS. Odd, a short-order cook who talks to dead people...Read more
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Supernatural smash!
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The great Dean Koontz scores again with the first sequel to his popular "Odd Thomas"...
Odd is a rather ordinary young man in most ways-except he can see and co...Read more
Odd is a rather ordinary young man in most ways-except he can see and co...Read more
Odd Thomas returns!
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For the second time, Koontz has taken a character from one of his novels and featured that same character in a second book--here, it is the title character from 2003's Odd Tho...Read more
Forever Odd by Dean Koontz (2005, Hardcover)
Author: Dean KoontzPublisher: Bantam Dell Pub GroupLanguage: English
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One of supernatural thriller writer Dean R. Koontz's most popular heroes returns in this sequel to the bestselling ODD THOMAS. Odd, a short-order cook who talks to dead people, utilizes his unearthly abilities to locate his missing best friend, Danny, a search that ends in a ruined casino housing an implacable and deadly evil.
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In the unique world of Pico, Odd--a hero who lives between the living and the dead--takes a stand against evil in a battle where there are no innocent bystanders.
We're all a little odd beneath the surface. He's the most unlikely hero you'll ever meet - an ordinary guy with a modest job you might never look at twice. But there's so much more to any of us than meets the eye - and that goes triple for Odd Thomas.
For Odd lives always between two worlds in the small desert town of Pico Mundo, where the heroic and the harrowing are everyday events. Odd never asked to communicate with the dead - it's something that just happened. But as the unofficial goodwill ambassador between our world and theirs, he's got a duty to do the right thing. That's the way Odd sees it and that's why he's won hearts on both sides of the divide between life and death.
A childhood friend of Odd's has disappeared. The worst is feared. But as Odd applies his unique talents to the task of finding the missing person, he discovers something worse than a dead body, encounters an enemy of exceptional cunning, and spirals into a vortex of terror.
Once again Odd will stand against our worst fears. Around him will gather new allies and old, some living and some not. For in the battle to come, there can be no innocent bystanders, and every sacrifice can tip the balance between despair and hope. Whether you're meeting Odd Thomas for the first time or he's already an old friend, you'll be led on an unforgettable journey through a world of terror, wonder, and delight - to a revelation that can change your life. And you can have no better guide than Odd Thomas.
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"Odd's strange gifts, coupled with his intelligence and self-effacing humor, make him one of the most quietly authoritative characters in recent popular fiction." (starred review)
Publishers Weekly (11/07/2005)
One of supernatural thriller writer Dean R. Koontz's most popular heroes returns in this sequel to the bestselling ODD THOMAS. Odd, a short-order cook who talks to dead people, utilizes his unearthly abilities to locate his missing best friend, Danny, a search that ends in a ruined casino housing an implacable and deadly evil.
| Key Details | |
| Author: | Dean Koontz |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Bantam Dell Pub Group |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| ISBN-10: | 0553804162 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780553804164 |
| Size | |
| Length: | 334 pages |
| Thickness: | 1.2 in |
| Weight: | 22.4 oz |
Publisher's Note
In the unique world of Pico, Odd--a hero who lives between the living and the dead--takes a stand against evil in a battle where there are no innocent bystanders.
We're all a little odd beneath the surface. He's the most unlikely hero you'll ever meet - an ordinary guy with a modest job you might never look at twice. But there's so much more to any of us than meets the eye - and that goes triple for Odd Thomas.
For Odd lives always between two worlds in the small desert town of Pico Mundo, where the heroic and the harrowing are everyday events. Odd never asked to communicate with the dead - it's something that just happened. But as the unofficial goodwill ambassador between our world and theirs, he's got a duty to do the right thing. That's the way Odd sees it and that's why he's won hearts on both sides of the divide between life and death.
A childhood friend of Odd's has disappeared. The worst is feared. But as Odd applies his unique talents to the task of finding the missing person, he discovers something worse than a dead body, encounters an enemy of exceptional cunning, and spirals into a vortex of terror.
Once again Odd will stand against our worst fears. Around him will gather new allies and old, some living and some not. For in the battle to come, there can be no innocent bystanders, and every sacrifice can tip the balance between despair and hope. Whether you're meeting Odd Thomas for the first time or he's already an old friend, you'll be led on an unforgettable journey through a world of terror, wonder, and delight - to a revelation that can change your life. And you can have no better guide than Odd Thomas.
Industry Reviews
Publishers Weekly (11/07/2005)
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Supernatural smash!
Created: 13/01/11
) The great Dean Koontz scores again with the first sequel to his popular "Odd Thomas"...
Odd is a rather ordinary young man in most ways-except he can see and communicate with the dead, who frequently look him up for consolation, or more often, to direct him to the party or parties responsible for their demise. In this story, Odd, who is grieving over his lost love Stormy Llewellyn, encounters yet another challenge to his rather strange abilities-his best friend's father has been murdered, and the friend kidnapped. Odd is forced to use his supernatural instincts to find his buddy and free him from the grasp of his cunning kidnappers, without the help of the police. His quest turns into a cat-and-mouse game with the psychotic antagonists, enveloping the reader in a nightmare of suspense.
Kudos to Mr. Koontz for another gripping novel about a character we can identify with-and root for. 5*****
Odd is a rather ordinary young man in most ways-except he can see and communicate with the dead, who frequently look him up for consolation, or more often, to direct him to the party or parties responsible for their demise. In this story, Odd, who is grieving over his lost love Stormy Llewellyn, encounters yet another challenge to his rather strange abilities-his best friend's father has been murdered, and the friend kidnapped. Odd is forced to use his supernatural instincts to find his buddy and free him from the grasp of his cunning kidnappers, without the help of the police. His quest turns into a cat-and-mouse game with the psychotic antagonists, enveloping the reader in a nightmare of suspense.
Kudos to Mr. Koontz for another gripping novel about a character we can identify with-and root for. 5*****
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Created: 29/01/06
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For the second time, Koontz has taken a character from one of his novels and featured that same character in a second book--here, it is the title character from 2003's Odd Thomas. Like the young boy in the movie The Sixth Sense, Odd sees dead people. Often, he is surprised when someone whom he thought was still alive and kicking--in this case, his friend and neighbor, Dr. Jessup--silently and mysteriously shows up in his apartment, clearly no longer of this world.
Forever Odd details Odd's personal quest to rescue Dr. Jessup's son, his childhood friend, Danny. Fearing that police involvement would result in Danny's immediate death, Odd decides to go it alone, relying solely on his own supernatural resources for guidance. Thus much of the novel is devoid of dialogue, instead featuring Odd's internal conversations. Here Koontz sometimes has the tendency to wax poetic, lapsing into such frequent comments about human nature that I found this to be a bit more annoying than in his previous works. Still, Koontz retains his uniquely engaging storytelling style, and although I think this is far from his best work, his fans are likely to find something of value here. Overall rating: three and a half – four stars.
Forever Odd details Odd's personal quest to rescue Dr. Jessup's son, his childhood friend, Danny. Fearing that police involvement would result in Danny's immediate death, Odd decides to go it alone, relying solely on his own supernatural resources for guidance. Thus much of the novel is devoid of dialogue, instead featuring Odd's internal conversations. Here Koontz sometimes has the tendency to wax poetic, lapsing into such frequent comments about human nature that I found this to be a bit more annoying than in his previous works. Still, Koontz retains his uniquely engaging storytelling style, and although I think this is far from his best work, his fans are likely to find something of value here. Overall rating: three and a half – four stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
A wonderful follow up to Odd Thomas
Created: 03/04/06
Dean Koontz has hit upon a very likeable hero in Odd Thomas. Even if you've never been a fry cook you can relate to Odd's desire to live in relative peace and quiet. You can understand his desire to do the right thing when it would be much easier not to, and his empathy for others (living or dead) is heartwarming.
As always, Odd seems to me a little meek to be able to overcome the obstacles placed in his path. Somehow, he taps inner reserves of strength that we could only wish to possess.
Though supernatural, Forever Odd (and Odd Thomas, for that matter)is a little less horror and a little more emotionally deep. Koontz has always entranced me with his ability to make a reader become fully immersed in a character's mind: we can feel what they feel, and fear what they fear. I believe there is a little Odd in all of us, and Mr. Koontz has definitely found a warm, entertaining way of scaring us.
As always, Odd seems to me a little meek to be able to overcome the obstacles placed in his path. Somehow, he taps inner reserves of strength that we could only wish to possess.
Though supernatural, Forever Odd (and Odd Thomas, for that matter)is a little less horror and a little more emotionally deep. Koontz has always entranced me with his ability to make a reader become fully immersed in a character's mind: we can feel what they feel, and fear what they fear. I believe there is a little Odd in all of us, and Mr. Koontz has definitely found a warm, entertaining way of scaring us.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Good title
Created: 03/10/07
) Bravo to Koontz for bringing us another delightful story in the Odd Thomas saga. Koontz has brought together a mixture of horror/mystery and wonderful wit yet again, letting us be shocked one minute, and laughing the next. I hope Mr. Koontz can offer us Odd Thomas for years to come. After reading his first book, Odd Thomas, I was hooked, and wanted more. This time, in Forever Odd, Oddie must save his childhood friend from the forces of evil, which he does with his usual self-effacing aplomb and hilarity. A character everyone should strive to be, honest and down-to-the-bone nice. A great read.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Odd Thomas is an eternal character.
Created: 13/08/07
) Though not as good as the first book, Odd Thomas, Forever Odd is still worth the read.
Odd Thomas is eternal. Koontz's character is so well developed you feel you know Odd Thomas. He's the boy next door, the friendly, easy-going guy at the supermarket...with a twist. Odd didn't ask for his extraordinary gift...aspires to have a quiet life free from the inner turmoil he faces daily, but the humble fry cook once again swallows his own desires and does what he knows he must do - face his fears and battle the evil that has come to Pico Mundo and threatens his friend. Well worth reading, even if it is just to capture another glimpse into the life of Odd Thomas.
Odd Thomas is eternal. Koontz's character is so well developed you feel you know Odd Thomas. He's the boy next door, the friendly, easy-going guy at the supermarket...with a twist. Odd didn't ask for his extraordinary gift...aspires to have a quiet life free from the inner turmoil he faces daily, but the humble fry cook once again swallows his own desires and does what he knows he must do - face his fears and battle the evil that has come to Pico Mundo and threatens his friend. Well worth reading, even if it is just to capture another glimpse into the life of Odd Thomas.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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