# Is "Brother Odd" by Dean Koontz a First Edition?

> **Quick answer.** A first edition of Brother Odd by Dean Koontz (Bantam, 2006) is identified by: First printing has the complete number line descending to 1 on the copyright page (Bantam's line reads BVG followed by 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Bantam US trade hardcover (December 2006) is the true first; the Charnel House signed limited edition followed in 2008.

**Checklist — a true first has these:**
- First printing has the complete number line descending to 1 on the copyright page (Bantam's line reads BVG followed by 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1)
- Bound in maroon boards with the author's name blind-stamped on the front cover and gilt title lettering on the spine
- The first-issue dust jacket is unclipped, carrying the printed price at the top of the front flap
- Odd Thomas #3
- Publisher imprint reads Bantam
- Not a book-club edition (see below)

| | |
|---|---|
| Author | Dean Koontz |
| Publisher | Bantam |
| Year | 2006 |
| True first | US edition |
| Format | Hardcover (trade) |
| Key point | First printing has the complete number line descending to 1 on the copyright page (Bantam's line reads BVG followed by 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) |
| Book-club edition exists? | Yes |

## Points of issue
First printing has the complete number line descending to 1 on the copyright page (Bantam's line reads BVG followed by 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Bound in maroon boards with the author's name blind-stamped on the front cover and gilt title lettering on the spine. The first-issue dust jacket is unclipped, carrying the printed price at the top of the front flap. Odd Thomas #3.

## Is this the true first?
Bantam US trade hardcover (December 2006) is the true first; the Charnel House signed limited edition followed in 2008.

## Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
Book club editions were issued concurrently; they are printed on lighter stock, lack the number line, and carry a blind-stamped code on the rear board rather than a jacket price.

## Source
New Mexico Literacy Project — Is *Brother Odd* by Dean Koontz a first edition? https://newmexicoliteracyproject.org/first-edition/brother-odd
CC BY 4.0. Part of the Canonical First-Edition Points of Issue dataset (https://newmexicoliteracyproject.org/api/first-edition-titles.json). Last reviewed 2026-07-04.