Odd Thomas mysterie - 1: De Gave

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"The dead don't talk. I don't know why." Yet they attempt to communicate through a short-order cook in a small desert town, who reluctantly becomes their confidant. Odd Thomas sees himself as an ordinary guy, skilled at the Pico Mundo Grill and deeply in love with the beautiful Stormy Llewellyn. Unsure if his ability is a gift or a curse, he strives to help the silent souls seeking him out. They often seek justice, and Odd's insights aid the sympathetic police chief, Wyatt Porter, in solving or preventing crimes. However, a mysterious man arrives in town, accompanied by hyena-like shades and armed with information on the world's worst killers. His intentions remain unclear, even to Odd's deceased informants. The most chilling clue is a page from a calendar for August 15, with today being August 14. In less than twenty-four hours, Pico Mundo faces a day of catastrophe. As malevolence looms under the desert sun, Odd navigates his world, trying to avert disaster with the help of his soulmate and an unexpected group of allies, including the King of Rock 'n' Roll. His account of these two harrowing days, where past and present collide, serves as a testament to living with courage, humor, and a full heart, even in darkness.