Odd Thomas

Odd learns Chief Porter was moved to the ICU, and he’s not expected to wake for hours. He believes whoever shot the chief also murdered Robertson, and he wonders if he’ll be framed for that as well. When he asks around about the braille card, one of the nurses explains it is a meditation card used for repetitive prayers. The card’s color, black, is unusual. She also tells him it is surrounded by bad energy and that he should get rid of it but not in the hospital. Odd agrees and takes it with him as he leaves.

Rather than disposing of the card, Odd goes to the KPMC Radio station. Inside, he meets with Shamus Cocobolo, the DJ with blindness, who runs the late-night music show. They banter before Odd gives him the meditation card and asks what it says, but he does not reveal its association with Robertson. Shamus translates the braille as “Father of Lies” and associates it with Satan or the devil. Shamus warns him to be careful and cautions of the danger of dealing with Satanists.