Bronwyn Carlton

Advantages: A great read, gripping, page-turner
Disadvantages: Not as strong as some of Koontz's other novels

...of Bronwyn 'Stormy' Llewellyn (Odd's love-interest in the original novel) and his intervallic career as one of the most famous fry cook's in the region. If you have read "Odd Thomas" then "Forever Odd" is definitely a novel for you; if you haven't then the book is still as likely to be enjoyable to you. "Forever Odd" isn't the greatest novel of Dean Koontz's illustrious career, nor is it the greatest novel of all time, but it is a great novel for an easy read with a bit of a thrill to it and it's a good page-turner. Just as it started where the first novel left off, it finishes with an easy introduction into the third book in the series, "Brother Odd". -- You can pick this novel up from Amazon in hardback cover (ISBN: 0-00-719698-9 price: £11.87) or paperback (£3.99) or it is readily available in paperback at all good bookshops - prices vary.... Read review

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Advantages: Perfect description of "Little England"
Disadvantages: Disappointing ending.

...of bodies that are turning up on their doorsteps. The body, or rather the torso, in this case turns up when Jude is invited to a dinner party in the neighbouring town of Fedborough by a couple celebrating their arrival in the town and in particular into their new home, Pelling House. During the meal it is the 15-year-old son of the hosts, Grant and Kim Roxby who stumbles on the gruesome discover in the cellar. A dismembered body in a petrified state was hidden behind a chipboard wall and has seemingly been there for a number of years. Jude cannot wait to impart her exciting news to Carole and when the two realise that one of the previous owners of Pelling House is Debbie Carlton, an interior decorator and artist who Carole had considered employing to decorate her own house, the two budding detectives realise they have an ideal opportunity to get... Read review

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Advantages: Funny, Interesting, Beautifully Written, One Of The Best Adrian Mole Diaries, Quite Intellegent
Disadvantages: Slightly Dissapointing End

...the United Kingdom and the States, everyone is becoming more and more fraught. Especially Adrian as in three months Glen will be old enough to go into Iraq. This situation forces Sharon (Glen’s mother) back into the picture, along with her abusive boyfriend Ryan. Adrian has now abandoned his career as a chef (he once has his own television show) and works happily for Mt Carlton-Hayes in a book store situated next to Habitat. The pay isn’t very much, but he is surrounded with what he loves most, books and enjoys his boss’s company, even if he is reluctant to update the shop, with a computer and comfortable chairs. Adrian is settling into a more European style of life, in his new, ultra minimalist flat, located in the trendy Rat Wharf. He wakes up eats some cuassaunts and pours some coffee from his new cafetiere. One day, a badly dressed woman named... Read review

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