
#177 in Thriller
Odd Hours
- 374
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
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Our view
The fourth “Odd Thomas” novel, “Odd Hours”, is easy, action-heavy entertainment. Some readers describe it as quick, undemanding fun and rank it highest in the series so far. It keeps the familiar mix of ghosts, a small-town setting and dark adventure. Newcomers are better served by starting with the first book.
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About the book
Odd Hours is the fourth novel in the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz. It was released on May 20, 2008.
Reading order · Odd Thomas
Full order & progress →Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.8 across 132 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 47% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Thriller average of 7.6. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.2 | 12 | 9% |
| Google Books | 9.0 | 12 | 9% |
| Hardcover | 7.7 | 108 | 82% |
Frequently asked
How long is Odd Hours?
It has 374 pages — shorter than 79% of the ranked books in Thriller.
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