The Omen

by David Seltzer

The is the first time i have ever read this book. Heard lots about it as its been out since 1976. The fact that I will read almost anything with a religious note to it makes it a bit strange that I have never read this before. It has spawned a couple of books that follow through with the story but most people are more familiar with the 5 movies that were released. I think only the first three were based on the novels and the last two were just screenplays.

The book is about the first 5 years of the boy named Damien Thorn. Given to the the Thorn family as a newborn when their child died in childbirth (kind of). Jeremy Thorn, the father of the family, learns over time that this innocent looking child is anything but. Bizarre accidents and odd surroundings lead Jeremy on a world wide trip to discover as much of the truth as he can. Followed by Haber Jennings, a photographer trying to explain his own odd findings and thinks that the Thorn family holds the clue.
This is actually a pretty good book. Easy to read and follow, and keeps you interested in the story throughout the book. Can't really compare it to the movie for you as I have never seen it, but I recommend the book.

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