Odd Thomas Books in Order

by Dean Koontz · 7 books · ⭐ 4.0 average rating · Updated 2026-07-11

Horror

Dean Koontz's supernatural horror-thriller series follows Odd Thomas, a young short-order cook who sees the restless dead and uses his uncanny gift to head off looming tragedies in his small California town.

Here is the complete Odd Thomas reading order — all 7 books by Dean Koontz, in the order you should read them:

Publication order (recommended)

  1. Odd Thomas(2003)
  2. Forever Odd(2005)
  3. Brother Odd(2006)
  4. Odd Hours(2008)
  5. Odd Apocalypse(2012)
  6. Deeply Odd(2013)
  7. Saint Odd(2015)

Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books are in the Odd Thomas series?

There are 7 books in the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz, beginning with Odd Thomas (2003) and most recently Saint Odd (2015).

What is the first Odd Thomas book?

The first book is Odd Thomas, published in 2003. That's where new readers should start.

Should I read Odd Thomas in publication or chronological order?

Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.

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