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Forever Odd (Odd Thomas Novels)
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Binding: Audio CD
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780739315590
Edition: Unabridged
Format: Unabridged
ISBN: 0739315595
Label: Random House Audio
Manufacturer: Random House Audio
Number Of Items: 7
Publication Date: November 29, 2005
Publisher: Random House Audio
Release Date: November 29, 2005
Studio: Random House Audio
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Editorial Review:
Every so often a character so captures the hearts and imaginations of readers that he seems to take on a life of his own long after the final page is turned. For such a character, one book is not enough—readers must know what happens next. Now Dean Koontz returns with the novel his fans have been demanding. With the emotional power and sheer storytelling artistry that are his trademarks, Koontz takes up once more the story of a unique young hero and an eccentric little town in a tale that is equal parts suspense and terror, adventure and mystery—and altogether irresistibly odd.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.
From the Hardcover edition.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Needs To Be Edited
Odd Thomas's encounters with the dead are the best part of this novel. The rest of the story drags.
Odd Thomas's friend is kidnapped by by an evil woman whose price is that Odd Thomas shows her dead people. This villian talks alot about strange things which the reader learns what they mean at the end of the story.
There is a chase that goes on forever. The chase part needs editing.
I listened to the audio and the narrator was very good.
Rating:  - Odd Thomas: From reluctant hero to man of steel
It's hard to know where to start when trying to get acclimated with Dean Koontz's novels, given that there's over 50 titles. Classics such as "Watchers", "Phantoms", "Intensity" to me would be the ideal way to get familiar with him. If you like Koontz's style, then moving on to the "Odd" series I believe would be the next logical step. There are 4 books in the series, "Odd Hours" being the most recent title, released in May 2008. "Forever Odd" is the second novel in the series, a sequel to "Odd ... Read More
Rating: - Koontz lets us down and Odd down
Koontz introduced the loveable and intriguing character of Odd Thomas in his first book. The follow up book "Forever Odd" seemed to step away from what was so well liked about "Odd Thomas." Other than Odd's psychic tracking ability, the rest of his paranormal gifts were ignored in this book. Instead it read more like a regular murder mystery than a true Koontz novel. But for those who haven't read it, hang in there because the third book, "Brother Odd," Koontz redeems himself.
Rating: - Sorry to say this was a big let down.
I'm sorry to say this was a really big let down. I liked Odd Thomas a lot. What a great cast of characters.
I have to say the second half of Odd Thomas wasn't quite as sharp as the first half, but still, very solid. But, because the characters were so good, I was really looking forward to the next book.
This was not what I was hoping for at all. First of all, the book moved away from many of the beloved characters from the first book. Second, the story just wasn't that good. ... Read More
Rating:  - Fantastic series of novels!
I love the character of Odd. I have to force myself to put these books down at night to sleep. Odd is so likeable; you'd just love to have him as a friend. I can see why he is such a favorite of Dean Koontz. On the subject of favorites; I thought for years that I was a strictly Stephen King fan but move over Stephen; Dean Koontz is becoming a favorite of mine. His books are so easy to read and always fascinate me. I love Odd and I love Dean Koontz!
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