A darn good book

This is the first book by Koontz I have read, and I am now on a mission to read the others. I hate scary/psychotic psychological thrillers in general, but this book was really well written. The violence present was minimal, necessary, and not in the least gratuitous. It was full of plot twists, a reluctant hero, and a pleasant narrative. Odd was such a sweet character, it made the book fun to read, like listening to a story from a friend. I'm impressed!

more of a warning than a review

This was the first book in quite a while that I was able to return back to the library on time. I usually take my time with books and end up paying the hefty overdue fine. My average hours of sleep diminished slightly during the two weeks I had this book as I found myself reading later into the night.
As for my warning, there is a review from a reader in Cleveland that gave this book one star. The reader disliked this book so much that he/she basically ruins it for anyone who hasn't read the book by giving away the identity of the "villain." So, if you haven't read the book, DO NOT read the review from that particular reader as it will ruin everything for you.

Simply Terrific

As an avid Dean Koontz reader, I found this book to be outstanding. Granted, one needs to be intrigued with the concept of an "after life" or the "other side" to truly enjoy this book. Nonetheless, Koontz quickly captures your curiosity with his usual descriptive verse and witty dialogue. I would say, as others have, this is one of Koontz' finest books.