Brother Odd

Supernatural thrills with a side of laughs. --The Denver Post Thrilling . . . heart-stopping . . . Terrific characterization and patient plotting mark Koontz's work, and this novel about the triumph of modesty over hubris proves exemplary on both counts. A work both exciting and engaging--and with its heart in the right place. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Poignant but quick-moving . . . Koontz deftly mixes [in] humor . . . as he tackles the big questions: Can humans prove that God exists? And why is Elvis scared to go to Heaven? --People (four stars) Koontz gives his character wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanity--and moral outrage. --USA Today Supernatural thrills with a side of laughs. The Denver Post Thrilling . . . heart-stopping . . . Terrific characterization and patient plotting mark Koontz s work, and this novel about the triumph of modesty over hubris proves exemplary on both counts. A work both exciting and engaging and with its heart in the right place. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Poignant but quick-moving . . . Koontz deftly mixes [in] humor . . . as he tackles the big questions: Can humans prove that God exists? And why is Elvis scared to go to Heaven? People (four stars) Koontz gives his character wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanity and moral outrage. USA Today Supernatural thrills with a side of laughs. -- The Denver Post Thrilling . . . heart-stopping . . . Terrific characterization and patient plotting mark Koontz's work, and this novel about the triumph of modesty over hubris proves exemplary on both counts. A work both exciting and engaging--and with its heart in the right place. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Poignant but quick-moving . . . Koontz deftly mixes [in] humor . . . as he tackles the big questions: Can humans prove that God exists? And why is Elvis scared to go to Heaven? -- People (four stars) Koontz gives his character wit, good humor, a familiarity with the dark side of humanity--and moral outrage. -- USA Today The final chapter of Brother Odd is delightful and makes a promise to readers that Odd will return. Hooray. -- Sacramento Bee Odd Thomas' latest adventure will make a believer out of even the hardest-nosed soul. - Denver Post The nice young fry cook with the occult powers is Koontz's most likeable creation. -- The New York Times Odd's strange gifts, coupled with his intelligence and self-effacing humor, make him one of the most quietly authoritative characters in recent popular fiction. -- Publishers Weekly , starred review Odd Thomas [is] exactly the kind of hero that's needed. -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel Odd Thomas is another name for courage, truth, and devotion to your fellow man. --Baton Rouge Advocate From the Hardcover edition.