In the year 2008, dean was ranked as the sixth highest paid author, at an approximated 25 million dollars each year. Listened to every word while driving across the desert. Seattle postintelligencer odd thomas is one of the most remarkable and appealing characters in current fiction. I picked up this book and the next in the series, forever odd, and thought sure, why. Nov 07, 2019 dean koontz has signed on with amazon for the nameless series and five novels. For such a character, one book is not enoughreaders must know what happens next. In recent years, his series featuring odd thomas a. The novel derives its title from the protagonist, a twentyyearold shortorder cook named odd thomas. Dean koontzs popularity has helped him rank next to authors such as stephen king. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. An odd thomas novel mass market paperback april 30, 20. Odd thomas 2003 forever odd 2005 brother odd 2006 odd hours 2008 odd interlude 2012 novella a threepart ebook. An odd thomas novel koontz, dean good book 0 hardcover 5 out of 5 stars product ratings product ratings saint odd.
Dean koontz books list of books by author dean koontz. Sep 25, 2017 odd thomas by dean koontz book opinion tome riddle. A mission of mercy will lead odd through realms of darkness he has never before encountered, as he probes the longheld secrets of a sinister. The next thing i knew, and even though i had never before or since written a. Dean koontz born july 9th, 1945 in everett, pennsylvania is an american author best known for his suspense thrillers. List of dean koontz books, stories, and other writings. Odd thomas, i thought, this is liable to be more than one book, but at most i. Odd thomas is the most recent movie adaptation released in 20, unraveling the plot from his 2003 book. 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. He has written four series of novels, more than 80 standalone novels, and 74 works of short fiction. Odd is the name he was given by his parents at birth and hes even more unusual than his name suggests.
Before his chat with fans, dean koontz answers our questions. Brother odd is a novel by dean koontz, published in 2006. Only a handful of fictional characters are recognized by first name alone. Koontz just published saint odd and is writing his next novel, a thriller named ashley bell. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dean koontzs odd thomas is one such literary hero who has come alive in listeners.
Odd hours compared to the previous books was slightly more violent but it was great reading and the disaster which odd foresees was shocking and i feel will continue in the next untitled book of the series. This all seems rather normal, he has a girlfriend and several close friends. Books by dean koontz authors like dean koontz what should. Hes funny, humble, immensely likable, courageous, and just a joy to read about. Odd thomas is the greatest character dean koontz has ever created. Over the next few years, he released several books in the science fiction. Having written so many different works, some of his most popular are. Beginning in 1968, his career has spawned 80 standalone novels, 74 shortfiction stories, and four series of novels, selling over 450 million copies worldwide. Dean koontz has signed on with amazon for the nameless series and five novels. Odd thomas is the name of a fictional character created by dean koontz. Suspense, fantasy, horror, and heart combine in koontz s novels in equal measure to create unforgettable stories. His flesh was the ultimate miracle of science, artificially created and completely self sustaining. Newport coast author dean koontz says goodbye to a beloved.
Hes the most unlikely hero youll ever meet an ordinary guy with a modest job you might never look at twice. In one of the most dazzling books of his celebrated career, dean koontz delivers a masterwork of pageturning suspense that surpasses even his own inimitable reputation as a chronicler of our worst fearsand best dreams. The odd series, pun intended is a departure from writer, dean koontz, normal suspense thrillers and shows off more of his humor and wit, while exploring the dark side of humanity, in these supernatural horror stories. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Dean koontz is one of the worlds most prolific and bestselling writers, with more than 120 novels to his name. However, he also adds elements of other genres such as horror, scifi, mystery and satire. He became odd thomas, and as i totally suspended my disbelief, odd thomas became real. That is the case with dean koontzs 2003 novel odd thomas, a delightful first person tale of an unassuming 20yearold fry cook named odd. Odd hours is the fourth book in the odd thomas series by dean koontz. He is a twenty year old man who lives in the california desert and works as a short order cook. I havent read dean koontz in years, and i wanted to see if id made a hasty judgment about him being not so good. During a difficult childhood, books were his refuge, so he has devoted his life.
Meet odd thomas, the unassuming young hero of dean koontzs dazzling new. The novel is the third book in koontz s series focusing on a young man named odd thomas plot summary. Dean koontz went from being the quintessential struggling writer to dominating the suspense thriller genre with works in the fields of horror, fantasy. More info were all a little odd beneath the surface. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Dean koontz hardcover books for sale in stock ebay. Odd thomas was a thoroughly enjoyable and engrossing book. Odd thomas is a thriller novel by american writer dean koontz, published in 2003. His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. Feb 21, 2020 dean koontz novel predicted coronavirus. I picked up this book and the next in the series, forever odd, and thought sure, why not. Not only has koontz written some stonecold classics of the horrorsuspense genre, hes created one of its most popular characters in odd.
Dean koontz has published over 100 novels in many genres like science fiction, horror, and romance. Dean koontz follows odd into a singular new world where he hopes to make a fresh beginningbut where he will meet an adversary as old and inexorable as time itself. He was born and raised in pennsylvania and lives with his wife gerda. Dean koontz is one of the worlds most popular novelists, with 450 million books sold worldwide.
In some recent books, koontz has tended to overwrite, but not here. This edition contains an excerpt from dean koontzs the city. Never realized dean koontz had such a great sense of humor. Koontzs literary career dates back to 1968, when his first novel, star quest, was published by ace books. I thought about odd long after i put the book down, and it definitely made me want to read more. I like to read a book quick and get on with the next one so deans 300 plus.
Horror and thriller author dean koontz has signed a fivebook deal with. Dean koontz has created a very interesting character and some witty dialogue and humor. He wrote a book called lightning that i liked, but others i read were, as they say, meh. Visit us to find signed books by the author online today. Created by author dean koontz, odd thomas is a shortorder cook. Jul 22, 2019 koontzs literary career dates back to 1968, when his first novel, star quest, was published by ace books. Besides the hollywood big screens, dean koontz brilliant works have also birthed concepts for video games like the 2012 video game 77 shadow st. In forever odd, author dean koontz continues the story that he began in odd thomas. Odd thomas is a kind and gentle young man of twentyone. Dean koontz has sold more than 450 million books, and of his novels have hit the top of the new york times bestseller list. Odd apocalypse is book five in a seven part series but i believe can be read and enjoyed without having read the previous books. The 16 best dean koontz books every fan should read reedsy.
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. Dean koontz is the author of more than a dozen new york times no. The author of numerous bestsellers, dean koontz, dubbed one of the master storytellers of this or any age, is the creator of odd thomas, the eminently likeable fry cook with occult powers. An odd thomas novel koontz, dean good book 0 hardcover. Dean koontz needs an entire hall, more than 200 feet long, to house his bestselling books. Dean koontz is an extremely prolific author known for his suspense thriller novels. The odd thomas series, which as spawned graphic novels that serve as prequels. Book recommendations for people who like odd thomas by dean koontz. Monica miller according to goodreads, the next one is odd apocalypse, deeply odd is.