ˈɑːdz juːnˈiːk ɐbˈɪləɾi tə sˈiː ðə dˈɛd ɐmˌʌŋ ˈʌðɚ pˈæɹənˌoːɹməl ɡˈɪfts kˈɑːmplᵻkˌeɪts hɪz lˈaɪf ænd fˈɔːɹmz ðə bˈeɪsɪs ʌvðə nˈɑːvəlz.
Odd's unique ability to see the dead (among other paranormal gifts) complicates his life and forms the basis of the novels.