This may stand as my favorite Dean Koontz book and I’ve read most of them. He was my favorite author for awhile and I felt like this was one of his most unique tales. Maybe it’s because it doesn’t contain his usual tropes, but Odd Thomas really stands out. There is just something so... human... about it and the characters.

There’s a lot of supernatural aspects of it, some of which will make your skin crawl from time to time, but it’s not a horror story by any means. There’s plenty of comic relief too, particularly from Elvis the ghost. Yes... that Elvis... brilliantly written and so much character from a character that never speaks.

What really put this one over as a favorite of mine is the ending. There is so much foreshadowing and build it almost seems like it will be impossible to pay off. Then when you start seeing all the pieces fall into place you because fearful for the characters you know and love. It’s powerful, shocking, and emotional all the way through. This book is a must read whether you are a fan of Koontz or not.