Dean Koontz, the author of many #1 New York Times bestsellers, lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever, Anna, and the enduring spirit of their golden, Trixie.
Winning ... Quirky humor and an endearing voice..... Sensitive portrayals of minor characters whose lives [Odd] Thomas touches are a plus. -- Publishers Weekly <br> It starts with a bang and goes like a house afire straight through to the penultimate chapter.... Koontz forges the kind of sweeping melodrama, complete with screwball laughs, nail-biting moments, and surprises, that is the bedrock of American narrative entertainment. -- Booklist<br> <br> The nice young fry cook with the occult powers is Koontz's most likable creation. -- New York Times <br> I can't wait for the next one. --Mark Graham, Rocky Mountain News <br> Odd Thomas [is] exactly the kind of hero that's needed. -- South Florida Sun-Sentinal <br> Odd Thomas is another name for courage, truth, and devotion to your fellow man. -- Baton Rouge Advocate <br> One of the most remarkable and appealing characters in current fiction . . . a page-turning account . . . beautifully written . . . another lite