He has written under the pen names of david axton, gerda ann cerra and brian coffey. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. He is a twenty year old man who lives in the california desert and works as a short order cook. Never realized dean koontz had such a great sense of humor. He has written four series of novels, more than 80 standalone novels, and 74 works of short fiction. Odd thomas is a kind and gentle young man of twentyone. 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. In the year 2008, dean was ranked as the sixth highest paid author, at an approximated 25 million dollars each year. New york times bestseller named one of the best books of the year by suspense magazine includes dean koontzs short story you.
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. The odd thomas book series by dean koontz includes books odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, and several more. Seattle postintelligencer odd thomas is one of the most remarkable and appealing characters in current fiction. The truck driver is decked out like a rhinestone cowboy, only instead of a guitar hes slinging a gunand odd thomas is on the wrong end of the barrel. Dean koontz has 462 books on goodreads with 4158633 ratings. 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. Meet odd thomas, the unassuming young hero of dean koontzs dazzling new york times bestseller, a gallant sentinel at the crossroads of life and.
Odd thomas is the name of a fictional character created by dean koontz. Pdf odd thomas book by dean koontz free download 446. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. Dean koontz began the odd thomas book series in 2003 with the title novel, odd thomas, and is still ongoing. However one might realize that books by koontz published after this one are even worse, so the universe would have to implode several times. Find out why odd thomas is the master storytellers mostloved creation. He works as a short order cook in the small town of pico mundo, and has a very special talent. Dean koontz is one of the worlds most popular novelists, with 450 million books sold worldwide.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 446 pages and is available in paperback format. I found the supernatural aspects surprisingly more believable than other entries in the series. Koontz speaks with ben tracy about his unusual life experiences. The main characters of this horror, fiction story are odd thomas, stormy llewellyn. In forever odd, author dean koontz continues the story that he began in odd thomas. Dean ray koontz born july 9, 1945 is an american author. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. He just released saint odd, the final book in one of this most popular series. Dean koontz has created a very interesting character and some witty dialogue and humor. This is a list of every work written by dean koontz. Odd thomas is as compelling a character as ive come across. Below is a list of the books in the odd thomas series in order.
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. Hes funny, humble, immensely likable, courageous, and just a joy to read about. Get all caught up with the first four novels of dean koontzs beloved seriesodd thomas, forever odd, brother. I thought about odd long after i put the book down, and it definitely made me want to read more. Maybe he has a gift, maybe its a curse, odd has never been sure, but. Prolific novelist dean koontz signs fivebook deal with. Odd thomas odd is a shortorder cook in a small desert town, pico mundo, california.
Complete 7 book set of dean koontz s odd thomas series odd thomas, forever odd, brother odd, odd hours, odd apocalypse, deeply odd and saint odd by dean koontz jan 1, 2015. The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read reedsy. Odd is the name he was given by his parents at birth and hes even more unusual than his name suggests. The moonlit mind 2011 and other, read online free in epub,txt at. Meet odd thomas, the unassuming young hero of dean koontzs dazzling new york times bestseller, a gallant sentinel at the crossroads of life. The book, which was well received and lauded by critics, went on to become a new york times bestseller. Listened to every word while driving across the desert. Dean koontz books list of books by author dean koontz. Jan 14, 2015 koontz is one of the best selling authors of all time. This all seems rather normal, he has a girlfriend and several close friends.
The author also will release a collection of six short thrillers, titled. Odd thomas is a thriller novel by american writer dean koontz, published in 2003. The series is currently being adapted into a feature film by director stephen summers. The complete odd thomas 8book bundle by dean koontz. There is one thing that makes odd thomas, well a little odd. Some of his books are fantastic and some are really good, but this one is one of his best. Deeply odd by dean koontz pdf download free ebooks. This edition contains an excerpt from dean koontz s the city.
His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire. The odd thomas series, which as spawned graphic novels that serve as prequels. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read odd thomas. The door to december by dean koontzalthough dean koontz has written several novels. Dean koontz somethings stuck between two of my teeth, but ill eventually get it. Only a handful of fictional characters are recognized by first name alone. 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. Pdf odd thomas book by dean koontz free download 446 pages. 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. Dean koontz has always been a great writer and has written for many years. Now koontz follows odd as he is drawn onward, to a destiny he cannot imagine.
The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold shortorder cook named odd thomas. 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. Dean koontz s 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. Free download or read online odd thomas pdf epub book. Odd thomas was a thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing book.
The singular journey of odd thomas is approaching shelve odd thomas. Dean koontz born july 9th, 1945 in everett, pennsylvania is an american author best known for his suspense thrillers. Koontz has created a cast of characters whom i loved for the delicate flaws which make each believable and human. The book, which was well received and lauded by critics, went on to become. Odd thomas is one of my favorite dean koontz novels. He thinks of himself as an ordinary guy until a mysterious man comes to town with a. Odd thomas read online free from your pc or mobile. First published back in 2004, volume one of the odd thomas series has deservedly earned the title of supernatural classic. This edition contains an excerpt from dean koontzs the city. An odd thomas novel by dean koontz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
See the complete odd thomas series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold short order cook named odd thomas. Odd thomas 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. Odd thomas was the first book i read by dean koontz, and when i saw forever odd at a local borders and got excited because i knew it had to be another odd thomas book, i wasnt surprised to find out tht hed written since people had been clamoring for more. Having written so many different works, some of his most popular are. He leads an unusual life the spirits of the lingering dead come to him for justice. By this time, koontz novels were frequently on the bestseller lists, but the introduction of a new character, odd thomas, kicked off one of his most popular creations and series of books, few central characters capture the hearts of readers like odd thomas, the unassuming shortorder cook with clairvoyant abilities. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read saint odd. Created by author dean koontz, odd thomas is a shortorder cook working at the pico mundo grill. Find the complete odd thomas book series by dean koontz. Dean koontz s 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.
Download deeply odd by dean koontz pdf book free from deeply odd by dean koontz pdf. Im working on a story about a woman, 33, who is now in santa fe but lived on a montana ranch until she was 9. What is the order of the books in the odd thomas series. The first edition of the novel was published in 2003, and was written by dean koontz. 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. But they do try to communicate, with a shortorder cook in a small desert town serving as their reluctant confidant. Many of his books have appeared on the new york times best seller list, with 14 hardcovers and 16 paperbacks reaching the numberone position. He creates a character in odd thomas who is born with a fearsome gift and spends his life willfully innocent so the he is. 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. 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. Author dean koontz on odd finale, fame and dark childhood. Hes the most likable creation the new york times of one of the master storytellers of this or any age the tampa tribune. You are destined to be together forever short story.
He has an endearing innocense about him as well as a charming sense of humour. Dean koontzs popularity has helped him rank next to authors such as stephen king. His life unfolds with adventure, humor, and rollercoaster suspense. This is the first of four odd thomas books and the best by a considerable margin. It may seem like this has been used so many times, but dean koontz really makes this theme unique to his book. Odd thomas is a book about a man named odd thomas who is, as his name suggests, odd.
He thinks of himself as an ordinary guy until a mysterious man comes to town with a voracious appetite, a. Dean koontz s popularity has helped him rank next to authors such as stephen king. Odd thomas thinks of himself as an ordinary guy, if possessed of a certain measure of talent at the pico mundo grill and rapturously in love with the most beautiful girl in the world, stormy llewellyn. Im working on a story about a woman, 33, who is now in santa fe butmore somethings stuck between two of my teeth, but ill eventually get it. With a seemingly average character whom any reader can relate to, fantasy and eerie happenings, its a very different and unforgettable story. The 400 million copy worldwide bestseller dean koontz is at his very best in this criticallyacclaimed pageturner soon to be a major motion picture. 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. Odd thomas thinks of himself as an ordinary guy, if possessed of a certain measure of talent at the pico mundo grill and rapturously in love with the most beautiful girl in. 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. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. Odd thomas thinks of himself as an ordinary guy, if possessed of a certain measure of talent at the pico mundo grill and rapturously in love with. Odd thomas is the greatest character dean koontz has ever created.
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