It’s an Odd Series

It’s cold as a mother-in-law’s heart. The day is dark and gloomy and the rain we’ve been threatened with all day has finally begun. It’s a beautiful atmosphere for a nice juicy crime story. This one is just the ticket!

It’s quite an interesting book I’m reading now; Forever Odd by Dean Koontz. It’s the second of a series of six with the character Odd Thomas.

Our protagonist has the psychic ability to see the lingering dead. The late Elvis Presley plays a role in this tale as Odd tries to rescue his friend, Danny Jessup, from a kidnapper. Poor Danny suffers from Osteogenesis Imperfecta, making him a very fragile man whose bones are easily broken.

If you like crime yarns, this would be a good series to check out. The books are, in order, Odd Thomas, Forever Odd, Brother Odd, Odd Hours, Odd Apocalypse, and Deeply Odd.

As one might expect from Dean Koontz, the stories are well written and actually stand alone well. I say this because I inadvertently read Brother Odd first; not realizing it was part of a series.

Of course, if you’d prefer a different kind of story, let me recommend New Yesterdays by that strange, odd, and curious author, Jim L Wright. A screwball to be sure, but he can tell a good story! Click the link and get your copy today!

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About Ol' Big Jim

Jim L. Wright is a storyteller with a lifetime of experiences as colorful as the characters he creates. Born and raised in Piedmont, Alabama, Jim’s connection to the land, history, and people of the region runs deep. His debut novel New Yesterdays is set in his hometown, where he grew up listening to stories of the past—stories that sparked his imagination and curiosity for history. Today, Jim lives in Leeds, Alabama, with his husband Zeek, a tour operator who shares his passion for adventure and discovery. Known affectionately as “Ol’ Big Jim,” he has had a diverse career that includes time as a storekeeper, an embalmer, a hospital orderly, and a medical coder. There are even whispers—unconfirmed, of course—that he once played piano in a house of ill repute. No matter the job, one thing has remained constant: Jim is a teller of tales. His stories—sometimes humorous, sometimes thought-provoking—are often inspired by his unique life experiences. Many of these tales can be found on his popular blog, Ol’ Big Jim, where he continues to share his musings with a loyal readership. Jim’s adventures have taken him far beyond Alabama. For seven years, he lived in Amman, Jordan, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited city. His time there, spent in smoky coffee shops, enjoying a hookah and a cup of tea while scribbling in his ever-present notebook, deeply influenced his worldview and his writing. When Jim isn’t writing, he’s thinking about writing. His stories, whether tall tales from his past or imaginative reimagining is of historical events should read from his past or imaginative reimaginings of historical events, reflect a life lived fully and authentically. With New Yesterdays, Jim brings readers a rich tapestry of history, fantasy, and human connection. Visit his blog at www.olbigjim.com to read more of his stories, or follow him on social media to keep up with his latest musings and projects, one of which is a series that follows Bonita McCauley, an amateur detective who gets into some very sticky situations. His book, New Yesterdays, can be found at Amazon US, Amazon UK, Smashwords, and Barnes and Noble.

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