by Dean Koontz
First published 2008
Odd Thomas wants nothing more than quiet anonymity after his recent battles with supernatural forces. The young man with the ability to communicate with the dead hopes to find peace alongside his ghostly dog Boo and his new companion. But vivid dreams of a red tide pull him toward the ocean and a small California coastal town where danger lurks beneath the surface. In this seaside community, nothing appears as it should. The forces working against Odd now carry official backing and something far more sinister. As he investigates the meaning behind his prophetic dreams, Odd discovers threats that dwarf anything he faced in his hometown of Pico Mundo. The stakes have never been higher, and the darkness he must confront seems beyond what any person should handle alone. Still mourning his separation from Stormy Llewellyn and carrying the weight of his supernatural gifts, Odd must decide whether to retreat into the anonymity he craves or step forward to meet this new challenge. The approaching crisis will test everything he believes about his abilities and his purpose.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, supernatural, contemporary, action
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, supernatural-abilities
Setting: California, Pico Mundo
368 pages · Hardcover · Bantam