I read one Dean Koontz book, Cold Fire, several years ago as it was on the Summer Reading List for Sophomores. I enjoyed the fast pace but was distracted by countless other books I had on my personal reading list. This summer I picked up The Husband. I was immediately drawn into the action. It was a as fast paced as a Patterson thriller or the latest action film. Just when I thought I understood the characters Koontz changed directions. I enjoyed the book so much at a patron's urging I picked up Odd Thomas, the first in a series about a young man who "sees dead people." The book kept me guessing until the end. I have the others in the series on hold because I have to know what happens to my new friend Oddie.