Mystery

“A dark, labyrinthian tale of murder and family relationships. . . . Mesmerizing.” —Chicago Sun-Times

“Sensational. . . . A terrific page-turner, superbly plotted, unforgettable characters.” —Kansas City Star

“Intriguing, immensely readable. . . . Engages the mind.” —Washington Post Book World
 
“The near perfect mystery. . . . Has everything a classic whodunit should. . . . Full of intricate, engrossing, flesh-and-blood suspects and heroes. . . . Unexpected curves and potholes. . . . The title says it all.” —Milwaukee Sentinel
 
“Murder, mayhem, mystery. . . . A complex and satisfying tale. . . . Compelling characters. . . . A pulse-pounding climax.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
“A tightly woven-tale, crisply rendered, populated with well-drawn characters.” —San Francisco Chronicle
 
“Marvelous. . . . Enormously satisfying. . . . Unashamedly designed to fascinate.” —Sacramento Bee
 
“The best of Peter Straub’s writing.” —Houston Chronicle
 
“The characters are outstanding. . . . They are the story, enshrouded by a nightmare that never lifts. Peter Straub takes bold risks and he succeeds.” —San Jose Mercury News
 
“Enomously entertaining and scary. . . . Rich, complex, dark, and tough to put down.” —New York Daily News