Saint Odd

Odd Thomas, Book 7

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: David Aaron Baker

From "one of the master storytellers of this or any age" (The Tampa Tribune) comes the stunning final adventure of "one of the most remarkable and appealing characters in current fiction" (The Virginian-Pilot) - as #1 New York Times best-selling author Dean Koontz brings the unforgettable odyssey of Odd Thomas to its dazzling conclusion.

Odd Thomas is back where it all started…because the time has come to finish it. Since he left his simple life in the small town of Pico Mundo, California, his journey has taken him to places strange and wonderful, mysterious and terrifying. Across the land, in the company of mortals and spirits alike, he has known kindness and cruelty, felt love and loss, saved lives and taken them - as he's borne witness to humanity's greatest good and darkest evil. Again and again, he has gone where he must and done what he had to do - for better or worse - with his courage and devotion sorely tested, and his soul forever changed. Every triumph has been hard won. Each sacrifice has taken its toll.

Now, whatever destiny drives him has finally steered his steps home, where those he cares for most surround him, the memory of his tragically lost true love haunts him, and one last challenge - vast and dreadful - awaits him. For Odd Thomas, born to serve a purpose far greater than himself, the wandering is done. Only the reckoning remains.

©2015 Dean Koontz. (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

The Ends Justifies the Means

We have walked the path with Odd Thomas for quite some time. In the first book in Pico Mundo he loses his Stormy, the love of his life, and we meet Bodocks. Next, evil in an old Hotel then on to defeating a corrupt genius in a monastery. We move to Magic Beach where he meets Ana-Marie an enigma in her own right and a nice addition to the story. On to bring down a house of horrors and everlasting life, on to cults and Edie Fisher (another great character) and finally leading us to his last adventure. Throughout his walk, we have laughed at his wit and turn of phrase, enjoyed his humility and his adventures. Through his friends we can feel for him and through his enemies we admire him. I would like to think that Koontz wanted us to see a little of ourselves in Odd and perhaps for us all to have something to aspire to.

I very much enjoyed the series, if you peel back some of the supernatural facade, Koontz presents us with a cohesive theme and plot line throughout. This is a thoroughly uplifting series about love, humility, respect, determination, and love. I applaud Koontz for bringing the series to closure, so many authors let series linger. During the entire series, Baker has been a great voice of Odd Thomas. The first book was made into a movie and although true to the novel, I like the novel much better.

These books will appeal to everyone of all ages that have a bent for the supernatural. I challenge those who are not so taken with the genre to give the first one a read because the characterization off Odd is so worth the journey. I loved in the last novel all of the loose ends are tied and we understand things. I can't give this series a higher recommendation. Read this series and you might get hooked on other Koontz’s novels. Another one of my favorites is Innocent. Please start with novel one and give them a go.

Wow! I didn't want it to end, but if it had to...

This was the best possible way to wrap up such an engaging and enjoyable series. Thanks for doing it right!

Sad

I'm so sad! Odd Thomas dies! He died in the end and Ozzy has to finish the story!

What an amazing story teller

I love reading Dean Koontz books. They take you to another reality deep within his mind and set you free from your reality to utterly enjoy the true art of story telling. He is a master of this. I had a troubled childhood and reading is what kept me sane. Thank you Dean Koontz for sharing your wonderful tales with us!

Excellent End to an Excellent Series

I started the book prepared to be heartbroken by the ending, I ended it with a satisfied heart. Thanks Dean!

sad to hear it end

this is a great series I will have to revist. this one has been the worst tho. it drags alot and lacks action.

great ending

It was a great ending to the Odd Thomas series. Excellent narration and riveting story (after about 10 minutes into it).

Sort of a let down...

I have loved many of Koontz's books & I think I have read nearly all of them. But this series has been a real mess. This ending felt forced. There is a lot that I still don't understand in the narrative. The best books was the first and the crossover short book. These last two are three were bad. Sort of glad it's over. Ready for another like Life Expectancy.

Nostalgic and Amazing

Brought me to tears. I knew what was coming and ached for it. True love.

The best ever...

I've never read a better series. Ever! Dean Koontz has outdone himself. I'm going to start all over again from book 1. Thanks, Dean!