Forever Odd is a sequel to 2003's Odd Thomas which in my opinion is one of Dean Koontz's best books if not the sharply written one. And with this book he is still on a role, this is the seventh novel in a series of consequetive novels that are just about his best (starting with 2002's By the Light of the Moon and continuing with The Face, Odd Thomas, The Taking, Life Expectancy, and Velocity). Well, any way-the book begins six months after the events in Odd Thomas. It begins as Odd is sleeping then is awakened by something. At first he believes it is Elvis (who for some reason is still haunting this world instead of moving on). But it is the spirit of a friend's father. Following this spirit Odd finds out that the man is dead and that his friend (who is afflicted with a brittle bone disease) has been kidnapped. So the search begins. The villian in this book is probably one of the most vicious and cruel character (other than the villian in the Dean's last book, Velocity). Datura, as she is called (but I believe and so does Odd that this is a name she gave herself), is obsessed with occultism and the mystical and demains that Odd show her spirits. But as we know this is not in his power. So begins a fight for survival. The book ends on a nice note and also solves the Elvis mystery. But leaves you wanting more (and Mr. Koontz has promised more, soon). Here's to Odd and may he be forever! RATING: *****
