Brother Odd by Dean Koontz

Summary:

In Book 3 of the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz, we find Odd Thomas staying as a guest at an Abbey, where monks and nuns operate a school for mentally handicapped children. Having left Pico Mundo due to a sadness he cannot dismiss, Odd takes refuge at the abbey and befriends many of the individuals who call it their home. But when bodachs start appearing and Brother Timothy disappears, he once again takes on the role of detective in an effort to prevent impending tragedy. When he realizes the love of his life, Stormy Llewellyn, is attempting to extend aid to him through two of the children at the school, he knows he has to solve the crime before it starts and the children perish. Following, we meet another guest at the abbey by the name of Mr. Romanovich, encounter "bones" that comprise horrific monsters and self-destruct, and even face Death on top of the bell tower. And, Elvis Presley makes a few appearances. 

Find out if Odd is able to save the day when you pick up Brother Odd by Dean Koontz today! 

Personal Reflections:

I knew I would like this book before I even started it. I've become a big fan of the Odd Thomas books, so I knew that even if it had slower parts (which it didn't) I would find it worthwhile to read. It did not disappoint. Suspense was found on nearly every page. Who is Romanovich? Who is attempting to hurt the children? Who is Jacob's father? And why is Odd reluctant to use Flossie to solve the mystery? By the end of the book, all I could say was, "Wow." If you like mystery and suspense entangled with a bit of horror, pick up this book. Just a caution, though . . . Don't read the series out of order. It will leave you confused and disappointed if you do.