Brother Odd puts Odd Thomas in a situation only he could resolve.  His ability to sense a darkness forthcoming from the spirits, or bodachs as he calls them, he sees is amazing yet terrifying.  The way he makes you laugh with his very polite but smart comments in normally terrifying situations is incredible.  He always keeps a light demeanor in the face of some very terrifying situations. He always addresses his adversary with gentle politeness and he is unwavering in his dedication to setting right the thing he has encountered that is wrong.  He fears, for his life at times, but he...