Dean Koontz’s Brother Odd is the third installment in the Odd Thomas series, following the eponymous protagonist—a humble fry cook with the supernatural ability to see the lingering dead. This time, Odd seeks refuge at St. Bartholomew’s Abbey, a remote monastery in the Sierra Nevada mountains, hoping to escape his tragic past and the relentless spirits that haunt him. However, peace eludes him as he encounters a sinister, shadowy entity stalking the abbey’s corridors, along with ghostly warnings of impending doom.
Teaming up with a eclectic group of allies—including a gifted autistic boy, a wheelchair-bound physicist, and a mysterious Russian nun—Odd must unravel the abbey’s dark secrets before an ancient evil unleashes catastrophe. Koontz blends his signature suspense with philosophical musings on faith, grief, and the nature of good and evil, all while delivering wry humor and heart-pounding action.
Brother Odd stands out for its atmospheric setting, combining gothic horror with Koontz’s trademark optimism, as Odd’s courage and compassion shine against the encroaching darkness.
“In a world of shadows, Odd Thomas remains a beacon of light—even when the dead won’t let him rest.”
