Odd Apocalypse

An Odd Thomas Novel, Book 5

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: David Aaron Baker

Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Nominee, Best Thriller/Suspense Category, 2013

Once presided over by a flamboyant Hollywood mogul during the Roaring ’20s, the magnificent West Coast property known as Roseland is now home to a reclusive billionaire financier and his faithful servants. And, for the moment, it’s also a port in the storm for Odd Thomas and his traveling companion, the inscrutably charming Annamaria.

In the wake of Odd’s most recent clash with lethal adversaries, the opulent manor’s comforts should be welcome. But there’s far more to Roseland than meets even the extraordinary eye of Odd, who soon suspects it may be more hell than haven.

A harrowing taste of Roseland’s terrors convinces Odd that it’s time to hit the road again. Still, the prescient Annamaria insists that they’ve been led there for a reason. Just how deep and dreadful are the mysteries Roseland and her masters have kept for nearly a century? And what consequences await whoever is brave, or mad, enough to confront the most profound breed of evil? Odd only knows. Like his acclaimed creator, the irresistible Odd Thomas is in top-notch form - as he takes on what may well be the most terrifying challenge yet in his curious career.

©2012 Dean Koontz (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved

Very Odd Thomas - with a futuristic twist

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it is an imaginative enjoyable story

What did you like best about this story?

Variety of what was happening in the story. Lots of mystery.

What does David Aaron Baker bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He is Odd Thomas to me!

Any additional comments?

To get the most of this book, read the Odd Thomas series in order.

Not my favorite Odd Thomas

I love the Odd Thomas series and I think the narrator is great. This story was not my favorite in the series though and I can't quite put my finger on why. I just didn't seem as tight a story as the others, as if sections were missing, Nothing that hindered understanding the story but more explanation and depth to the characters, particularly with the woman character. Maybe she'll be a recurring character and be given more depth in future books.

I love Odd but not Tessla or time travel!

Would you try another book from Dean Koontz and/or David Aaron Baker?

I have read the previous Odd books and the Frankenstein series and loved them.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I haven't made it to the end yet, I have been forced to read this in stages...

What does David Aaron Baker bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

David sounds like I would have imagined Odd sounds.

Do you think Odd Apocalypse needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Will not know 'til I reach the end.

Oddly Unsatisfying

I’ve enjoyed the Odd series, but it seems to be moving from entertaining to average. Mr. Koontz seems to have some issues with modern day society and he uses Odd to voice all of his complaints. He has done some of this in all of the Odd books but it seems to gotten out of control and has become quite distracting. It would be great if Knoontz could get back to the form of some of his earlier work like “Out the Corner of His Eye” or “The Face” where he would take time to build suspense and develop his characters.

Spoiler alert: One of my other complaints about this story is Tesla. It seems like anytime an author needs to create a unusual machine or some piece science fiction machinery they simple pull out Nikola Tesla to give it creditability. I know he is a fascinating person, but why not invent a new mad scientist.

Denise

awesome 😊 couldn't stop listening to it. I love it and want to listen to the next one.

Visit Roseland

Time travel is a tricky thing to write. Dean Koontz did just fine to me.

Good to see and hear the Odd one again

Would you listen to Odd Apocalypse again? Why?

Yes, probably because it was a quick story and did not lag so it would make a good "revisit".

What did you like best about this story?

The interesting characters at Roseland. They were a good illustration of how mucking about with science can get you into trouble.

Which character – as performed by David Aaron Baker – was your favorite?

I've always liked Mr. Baker's rendition of Odd, but Kenny was some good comedic relief in this story as well.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No, but none of the other Odd Thomas series has made me laugh or cry either. It was a good read, always interesting and had a very good pace.

Any additional comments?

I'm looking forward to the next Odd Thomas adventure. I think it is really interesting timing that Odd should run into Hitch at just the same time as two mvies about the "master" are hitting the screen. Bring out the next one soon!

Not my favorite OT story.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Maybe. Not my favorite OT book.

Would you be willing to try another book from Dean Koontz? Why or why not?

Yes. I enjoy his books more than not.

Have you listened to any of David Aaron Baker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. As good as others.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Maybe.

left me hanging again!

What made the experience of listening to Odd Apocalypse the most enjoyable?

Odd Thomas is the best character Dean has Dreamed up

What other book might you compare Odd Apocalypse to and why?

the rest of the seris

What does David Aaron Baker bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

he brought the story to life

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no

Loved it as always!!!!

Loved it as always!!!! Hard to stop listening!!!! Ready for more Odd Thomas!!!! Please write more!!!!