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Description
Odd Hours follows Odd Thomas, a young fry cook who can see and talk to the dead, as he is drawn by unsettling dreams to a small California coastal town. With his ghostly dog Boo and an otherworldly sidekick known as the Chairman of the Board, he discovers a deep darkness that puts the town and the whole world at risk. As he investigates, he faces dangerous supernatural forces that are set on stopping him, leading to a violent showdown. The story contains violent scenes.
Quick Summary
Odd Hours drops you into a small coastal town where a fry-cook with a gift for seeing the dead must race against a looming apocalypse, making every page pulse with mystery and dark humor. Kids will devour the clever one-liners, the ghostly encounters that feel both spooky and oddly heart-warming, and the breakneck chase that never lets up. If your kid likes the witty, supernatural suspense of Goosebumps but is ready for a longer, more complex story, they will love this novel. Perfect for ages 14-18 (grades 9-12) who enjoy a mix of thriller, humor, and a touch of the supernatural.