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| In Odd We Trust | 
 enlarge | Authors: Queenie Chan, Dean Koontz
Publisher: Del Rey
Category: Book
List Price: $10.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 1661
Media: Comic
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0345499662
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5
EAN: 9780345499660
ASIN: 0345499662
Publication Date: June 24, 2008
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Product Description
“Meet a young man named Odd . . . who helps the dead get even."
From the infinite imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz comes the suspenseful graphic-novel debut of a natural-born hero with a supernatural twist.
Odd Thomas is a regular nineteen-year-old with an unusual gift: the ability to see the lingering spirits of the dead. To Odd, it’s not such a big deal. And most folks in sleepy Pico Mundo, California, are much more interested in the irresistible pancakes Odd whips up at the local diner. Still, communing with the dead can be useful. Because while some spirits only want a little company . . . others want justice.
When the sad specter of a very frightened boy finds its way to him, Odd vows to root out the evil suddenly infecting the sunny streets of Pico Mundo. But even with his exceptional ability–plus the local police and his pistol-packing girlfriend, Stormy, backing him–is Odd any match for a faceless stalker who’s always a step ahead . . . and determined to kill again?
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 Enjoyable Graphic Novel featuring one of Dean Koontz's Best Characters July 5, 2008
87 out of 89 found this review helpful
Before you buy IN ODD WE TRUST, be aware of the following:
(1) This is not an ODD THOMAS novel, it's a black and white comic book, a graphic novel drawn in the style of Japanese Manga. If you don't enjoy this type of entertainment, then don't buy this product.
(2) This graphic novel is not entirely written by Dean Koontz, but is instead largely done by Queenie Chan, a very talented manga writer and artist. If you're looking for a writing style that is identical to the ODD THOMAS novels, you will be somewhat disappointed. But I think Chan comes very close to capturing the spirit of all the characters. I also thought her portraits of Odd Thomas and especially Stormy Llewellyn were right on the mark. Overall, I think Chan did a very good job here, given the creative constraints she was probably under.
(3) IN ODD WE TRUST is a prequel story, one that takes place before the original ODD THOMAS novel. As a result, I don't think it's the best place to start Odd's story. My advice is to read Dean Koontz's ODD THOMAS novel first, then read IN ODD WE TRUST afterward. I think doing this will probably maximize your enjoyment of the graphic novel.
All in all, I really liked IN ODD WE TRUST. It's a fun story, and I enjoyed being reunited with all the major characters in the first ODD THOMAS novel. The story definitely lacks the depth of Koontz's novels, but I think that's largely due to the constraints of the graphic novel format (the story, after all, is less than 150 pages long, and took me about a half an hour to read). But if you're a Koontz fan who also enjoys the manga format, this is well worth a try.
You just have to like Odd June 26, 2008
29 out of 35 found this review helpful
The thing about Koontz's Odd Thomas is that he is just so darned good. How can anyone not like him? He is truly a good person. But in the other meaning of a "good character," it is also true that Mr. Koontz has succeeded in deftly portraying a truly innocent, beautiful soul -- but one for whom innocence does not mean ignorance. Odd has seen it all! I really love these books. Having said that, this particular book is as light and fluffy as one of Odd's pancakes (recall that he is a fry cook). This book is a graphic novel that doesn't have a whole lot of depth or texture as a story. But as a graphic novel, it is just fine. The story is clear; the drawing is lovely and serves the story well. And it was nice to see Stormy in the story. All in all, I don't think this book is a good place to begin your acquaintance with Odd Thomas -- read the novels first. But as an addition to the overall Odd Thomas history, it is quit nice and I recommend it to fans of Mr. Koontz.
 A Fun Addition to the Odd Thomas Collection June 24, 2008
21 out of 26 found this review helpful
Odd Thomas is just your average nineteen-year-old. That is if by average you mean someone who can see the lingering dead. By trade Odd is a fry cook in his hometown, Pico Mundo. After seeing a new spirit in the form of a young boy, Odd begins to sense foul play. It seems that a child killer is on the loose, and this boy is his latest victim. When one of Odd's friends finds herself in the middle of the case, Odd and his girlfriend Stormy decided to do some snooping around. What they discover is far more dangerous then they could have imagined.
If fell in love with the Odd Thomas character through the four Koontz novels dedicated to the beloved fry cook. When I heard there were plans for an Odd Thomas graphic novel, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. In Odd We Trust is a new Odd Thomas story that actually serves as a prequel to the original novel. As always, Koontz's storytelling is second to none and thankfully we don't lose any of the charm and humility of Odd's character in the graphic novel format. This new story is a fun addition to the Odd Thomas canon, and it was a bittersweet experience to have Stormy back for a while.
Australia magna artist Queenie Chan also brings her masterful skill to the table. Her portrayal of Odd and company really fits the story and gives us another delightful dimension of the Odd one. This is a must read for Odd Thomas fans and another wonderful addition to Dean Koontz's stellar body of work.
 What was Dean Koontz thinking???? June 26, 2008
9 out of 25 found this review helpful
I gave it 2 stars because i should have paid more attention when I ordered and didn't notice the "COMIC" notation. I love the Dean Koontz "Odd Thomas" series but this comic book sucks. A total waste of money. I don't know what Koontz was thinking when he agreed to this.
He needs to get to work and finish his Frankenstein trilogy.
 Not what I expected July 1, 2008
9 out of 28 found this review helpful
If you like Dean Koontz do not buy this "Comic Book". I have read all of Dean Koontz's books and I had preordered this book not knowing it was a Comic Book not a novel. I have read the previous books in the Odd series and have my own images of what the characters look like and they do not look like the images in this Comic Book, I do not believe the illistrator took the time to read the other books in the series. Do not waste your money on this book it's not worth the paper it's printed on.
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