by Dean Koontz
First published 2012
Odd Thomas arrives at Roseland, a sprawling West Coast estate that once belonged to a Hollywood mogul from the 1920s. Now the property houses a reclusive billionaire financier, his loyal staff, and their current guests. Odd travels with Annamaria, his enigmatic companion, both seeking refuge after a violent encounter with dangerous enemies. The wealthy host offers them sanctuary, but Odd's supernatural ability to see the dead soon reveals that Roseland conceals disturbing truths. The young fry cook who helps restless spirits discovers that this grand house holds terrors beneath its elegant facade. As Odd investigates the estate's mysteries, he uncovers what may be the most sinister case of his unusual life. The mansion's dark history threatens to trap him and Annamaria in a web of malevolent forces. Odd must decide whether to flee or confront the evil that has taken root in this seemingly peaceful refuge.
Genres: mystery, fantasy, horror, supernatural, contemporary, apocalyptic
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, supernatural-abilities
Setting: Roseland, West Coast
Period: 1920s
464 pages · Paperback · Random House Large Print
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence