"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