Deeply Odd

Odd Thomas, Book 6

By: Dean Koontz

Narrated by: David Aaron Baker

Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's summary

The pistol appeared in his hand the way a dove appears in the hand of a good magician, as if it materialized out of thin air. "You think I won’t do it right here in the open. But you’d be surprised.... You’ll drop before you get the breath to scream." The truck driver is decked out like a rhinestone cowboy, only instead of a guitar he’s slinging a gun - and Odd Thomas is on the wrong end of the barrel. Though he narrowly dodges a bullet, Odd can’t outrun the shocking vision burned into his mind...or the destiny that will drive him into a harrowing showdown with absolute evil.

How do you make sure a crime that hasn’t happened yet, never does? That’s the critical question facing Odd Thomas, the young man with a unique ability to commune with restless spirits and help them find justice and peace. But this time, it’s the living who desperately need Odd on their side. Three helpless innocents will be brutally executed unless Odd can intervene in time. Who the potential victims are and where they can be found remain a mystery. The only thing Odd knows for sure is who the killer will be: the homicidal stranger who tried to shoot him dead in a small-town parking lot.

With the ghost of Alfred Hitchcock riding shotgun and a network of unlikely allies providing help along the way, Odd embarks on an interstate game of cat and mouse with his sinister quarry. He will soon learn that his adversary possesses abilities that may surpass his own and operates in service to infinitely more formidable foes, with murder a mere prelude to much deeper designs. Traveling across a landscape haunted by portents of impending catastrophe, Odd will do what he must and go where his path leads him, drawing ever closer to the dark heart of his long journey - and, perhaps, to the bright light beyond.

©2013 Dean Koontz (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Koontz gives his character wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanity - and moral outrage." ( USA Today)

He is back

I absolutely love Odd Thomas. ,I love the style of writing, I love the narrator it's quirky and serious. If you've listen to the whole series this one falls into place so well.

Thank you, Dean Koontz

I have read all of the Odd Thomas books, and this is the first one I have enjoyed on audio. Knowing that David Aaron Baker reads all of these books, I may have to go back and start over, for the joy of listening to his spot-on narration.

This book starts out with Oddy on a trek to buy some new socks and clothes, and he encounters the book's main villain almost immediately. An encounter ensues that, because it occurs so early in the book, has no real context, so I found it a bit disconcerting. Never fear. The context arrives, along with a delightful new character, the elderly Edie Fisher, who is one of Oddy's accomplices in this drama, and who sheds more light on the battle between good and evil that is the fate of Odd Thomas.

Many serious readers in my circle scoff at Dean Koontz and his continual inventions of evil characters who must be challenged and (usually) defeated by Koontz' assorted heroes. Say what they will, I adore this series and Odd Thomas' naive and trusting acceptance of his mission. Thank you, Dean Koontz, for helping us share this childlike belief in the existence of people who are thoroughly good, and devoted to the banishment of forces that threaten to overwhelm us. Getting up in the morning with a smile on my face is a bit easier after reading this book.

Oscar T Grouch

very good but at times parts seemed to drag on a bit to much to hold my attention.

It didn’t disappoint

I really enjoyed Miss Fisher. I don’t think I could have handled another book with Anna Maria- talk about a tiresome character! “ It is what it is” , “ you’ll understand when you need too” I wanted to slap her!

Might be the best Odd Thomas book!

In most Odd Thomas book's reviews, besides the first one, I'm never sure if a review is needed because odd fans know what to expect. This one is different, a review is needed! Until now the first book was hands down the best and I was shocked when I started liking Deeply Odd more. The characters, mostly the old woman, are one thing that stood out for me. That woman is a great character! A magical, gun carrying, filthy rich, kind and helpful, funny old woman who always knows someone who can help her and Odd, and a woman who drives over 100 mph almost anywhere she goes, is someone to keep writing about. There is so much to write about here, but I DO NOT WANT TO SPOIL SUCH A TREAT FOR ANY OF YOU!!! If you liked the other books then I am pretty sure you will love this one, it is special in my view.

Odd at his Best

Odd Thomas may well be my favorite literary character of all time. Too early to tell. Certainly my favorite Dean Koontz character. Fans of Odd Thomas will not be disappointed as a few more layers of reality are peeled back to reveal to Odd the true nature of the world.

On a purely personal note, there is a scene where Odd is in a car driving on the 15 Freeway between Victorville and Barstow, CA (Chapter 16). As that scene was described I was on that exact piece of piece of highway. Life is Odd.

AWESOME!

I started the book yesterday and couldn't stop until the end. Truly a fantastic story. I like the character of Odd Thomas and the secondary characters were good too. Very well performed by David A Baker. The voices of the different characters were very good .I will certainly be following the series starting from the beginning.

Odd's Story Deepens

More strange and evil things, more of Odd valiantly and humorously saving people, but also a widening and deepening of his world, with hints of larger things to come.

Odd just keeps getting better.

What can I say. If you like this series, you will like this one as well. I love this character. As usual, Koontz puts you in the story. On the downside, to get the most out this one, it will help if you have followed Odd from the beginning. If this is your first "ODD" book, you will still enjoy it. Well worth a credit.

Best Odd Yet!

I enjoyed several of Mr. Koontz's books before meeting OT, with whom I fell in Love! I have enjoyed all of these Odd stories, but this one touched me the deepest. I believe Mr. Koontz has been baring his soul through this series and I feel closer to him now than ever before.