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

Good, but not that many ghosts in it

Would you listen to Odd Apocalypse again? Why?

Love the series, would listen to just about anything with Odd Thomas in it.

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

He is the voice of Odd Thomas. Without him the book would not be the same.

Any additional comments?

Given Odd Thomas' abilities you think the book would play more towards them. I believe it fell off track in that regards.

ANOTHER GREAT ODD BOOK

Where does Odd Apocalypse rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It ranks right up there with the best. I like all the books I listen to, especailly from Dean Koontz and I await for the next Odd book in anticipation

Who was your favorite character and why?

Odd, of course, but also the girl he's with.

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

He is the one who does most of Odd books, so yes, I have, and he's good. I like most the narrators. They woudn't be narrating, if they weren't good.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When the boy was finally freed from a nacisstic father.

Classic Koontz

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

The performance was first rate.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. Koontz seems to have gone back to what he does best. He weaves supernatural elements in with human drama to give the reader a very balanced story.

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

Odd Thomas of course!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Scenes between Odd and the little boy.

Any additional comments?

The old Dean Koontz is back. Can't wait for the next in this series.

A Bit “Odd”

I absolutely love Dean Koontz and the odd Thomas series. The recording quality and narration was on point, but admittedly the story was just odd. Introducing a time travel storyline, Manpig characters on top of ghosts is just a bit much. For me, the story started to get convoluted and confusing halfway through.

Welcome back ODD!

Good story...much better than the last one....creative story that is tense and fun at the same time

enjoyable but maybe to much detail

somehow on this Odd Thomas book I got bored down in the details. But I am going to read the next one so it must not be too bad.

Koontz with a since of humor

What did you love best about Odd Apocalypse?

Love this book and this series. Didn't know Dean Koontz has such a great since of humor. The humor is kind of "Odd", but fits Odd Thomas to the "T". :)

What did you like best about this story?

The Character is just an average Joe that does extraordinary things.

What about David Aaron Baker’s performance did you like?

The Narrator did a wonderful job. The Series would be severely hurt if another performer was choosen for future books.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Too many to count and do not want to give anything away. :)

Any additional comments?

Dean Koontz out did himself. Not the typical Koontz Novel, but will not be disappointed.

Odd Thomas never gets old

I've been reading Odd Thomas books for a long time and this one was no disappointment. His stories just get more and more interesting. I absolutely love the narrator they chose. He gave such a wonderful performance and, to me, really became Odd.

It's not entirely necessary to read all the previous books before reading this one, but I would definitely recommend it!

A Bit of a Departure but still an Awesome Read!

The only reason that I gave an overall rating of 4 is because this book, the setting/place, greatly departs from the previous books... I don't say it departs is a bad way, but I'm still thinking it over. Having said that, I'd readily purchase the book again!

If you're an Odd fan - Buy it, read it. Odd is considerably more 'no-nonsense/ruthless' in this novel - which is good to see.

Dean appears to be taking Odd to a new level and it appears from this book that all bets are off as to what that direction could be.

Great job Mr. Koontz, can't wait for the next one!

Gratuitous torture. <br />

Gratuitous torture. Otherwise, I am enjoying this character and series very much. Love you, Dean Koontz.