Odd Thomas: You Are Destined to Be Together Forever

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Odd Thomas: You Are Destined to Be Together Forever
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First edition
Author Dean Koontz
Country United States
Language English
Genre Thriller, Mystery
Publisher Bantam Books
Publication date
December 9, 2014
Media type E-book
Pages38
Preceded by Deeply Odd  
Followed by Saint Odd  

Odd Thomas: You Are Destined to Be Together Forever (2014) is the second novella and eighth text included in the Odd Thomas series by American writer Dean Koontz.

Plot summary

This short novella returns to the roots of the pivotal character to explore the beginnings of his relationship with Stormy Llewellyn. The ghost of Elvis makes a return here, as does another ghostly figure that will propel the young couple into an adventure that will end with their attaining the prediction that they shall spend eternity with one another. The final full-length novel in the series, Saint Odd, was to be released in January 2015.


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