Odd Thomas is just a guy living in the desert town of Pico Mundo where he is a fry cook at the town diner. But he isn't an average guy. Odd Thomas sees dead people and has a long lasting relationship with Elvis in ghost form. Odd never asked for the ability to see dead people and he isn't that thrilled with his ability. It cost him the love of his life, Stormy, and he is still in the grieving phase after her death last summer.
But life moves on. Odd is called in when a local doctor is found murdered in his house. His son, Danny, is Odd's best friend and has always been. Danny has an illness that affects his bones and makes it difficult for him to walk and get around. Danny's father is dead and Danny is missing.
Who could have done this? Odd follows the trail and ends up at a burnt out casino and hotel in the desert. He believes that is where Danny is being held and there are lots of ghosts in the building. But Odd isn't afraid of ghosts. He can't say the same for a woman called Datura, a name he is sure she has given herself. She has wormed her way into Danny's life and then kidnapped him just to get Odd in a vulnerable position. She and her two henchmen want Odd to find a way for Datura to see the dead people he sees. Datura has gone around the world, seeking out witchdoctors and juju men to fulfill her dream but has never been able to see the dead. She believes Odd can help her and she's willing to kill Danny in order to force him to her will. Can Odd escape Datura and free Danny before it's too late?
Dean Kootnz has written over one hundred twenty novels with over five hundred million copies sold. Of all his novels, the Odd Thomas series is my favorite and this is the second book in the seven book series. Odd Thomas is just a guy dealing with life and a supernatural ability he never asked for. His innate goodness opposed to the evil surrounding him is admirable and the reader is swept along on his adventures. This book is recommended for thriller readers.
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