Strange Highways And Other Stories
"Strange Highways And Other Stories" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the Standalone Novels, Novellas, and Collections.
🟡 Optional side story — not required for main plot
This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.
Verdict Insight: This is a comprehensive collection and bundle of the Dean Koontz's works. It typically offers significantly better value than buying the titles individually.
Dean Koontz 2-Book Thriller Collection: Innocence, The City
Book #13 of 19 in Series
Complete Series Reading Order
Publication Order
Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.
Chronological Order
May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.
Order Confidence
Why this order?
Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.
Why This Order Is Confusing
Many reading lists for Standalone Novels, Novellas, and Collections conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip reading Strange Highways And Other Stories?
This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.
Can I read Strange Highways And Other Stories before Odd Thomas: You Are Destined to Be Together Forever (Short Story)?
Yes. Strange Highways And Other Stories is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.
Is Strange Highways And Other Stories required reading for the Standalone Novels, Novellas, and Collections?
No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.
What comes after Strange Highways And Other Stories in the reading order?
The next recommended book after Strange Highways And Other Stories is Dean Koontz 2-Book Thriller Collection: Innocence, The City (Book #13).
