"Odd Thomas" is a novel by Dean Koontz that follows the life of a young man named Odd Thomas, who possesses the ability to see the dead and communicate with them. Living in the fictional town of Pico Mundo, Odd works as a short-order cook and uses his unique gift to help spirits find peace and solve mysteries. The story unfolds as Odd encounters a mysterious stranger who brings a sense of impending doom. As he investigates, he discovers a plot that threatens the lives of many, leading him to confront his own fears and the supernatural forces at play.