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Two lonely teenagers suffer the consequences of dealing in black magic in this offering from a popular writer of horror and suspense. Angel Sullivan, a shy teenager, moves into a Massachusetts house haunted by witches burned at the stake centuries before. Her only friend is Seth, another outcast, who helps her discover the house's bloody and supernatural history. When the two find an old spell book, they use its magic to gain revenge on the peers that have made their lives so miserable. Unfortunately, doing so puts the two young people into the power of the dark forces inhabiting Angel's house.
Publishers Weekly
With more than 30 books under his belt, veteran suspense novelist Saul is back with a horror novel featuring witchcraft, teen revenge and a haunted house. Angel Sullivan, a plain-looking 14-year-old who never fits in, gets a chance for a fresh start when her family moves into the plush community of Roundtree. Myra, her obsessively religious mother, and Marty, her lazy, alcoholic father, buy a house on Black Creek Crossing, even though the place is rumored to be haunted. Soon after they settle in, a black cat mysteriously appears out of thin air, smoke from a nonexistent fire fills the house and a girl's face appears in the darkness, reflected in a mirror. Meanwhile, Angel, wi?h the help of another school outcast, Seth Baker, begins to investigate the history of the house. They discover an ancient book of spells that may have belonged to the house's original owners, members of a Salem-like community of witches, and the teens proceed to cast spells on the bullies who torment them. But the sinister forces inhabiting the house are just biding their time until they turn their malice on Angel and Seth. Saul crafts a few passable scenes—the potions Angel and Seth concoct work in clever ways—but the chills are few and far between in this lackluster, paint-by-the-numbers horror tale.
Publishers Weekly
With more than 30 books under his belt, veteran suspense novelist Saul is back with a horror novel featuring witchcraft, teen revenge and a haunted house. Angel Sullivan, a plain-looking 14-year-old who never fits in, gets a chance for a fresh start when her family moves into the plush community of Roundtree. Myra, her obsessively religious mother, and Marty, her lazy, alcoholic father, buy a house on Black Creek Crossing, even though the place is rumored to be haunted. Soon after they settle in, a black cat mysteriously appears out of thin air, smoke from a nonexistent fire fills the house and a girl's face appears in the darkness, reflected in a mirror. Meanwhile, Angel, wi?h the help of another school outcast, Seth Baker, begins to investigate the history of the house. They discover an ancient book of spells that may have belonged to the house's original owners, members of a Salem-like community of witches, and the teens proceed to cast spells on the bullies who torment them. But the sinister forces inhabiting the house are just biding their time until they turn their malice on Angel and Seth. Saul crafts a few passable scenes—the potions Angel and Seth concoct work in clever ways—but the chills are few and far between in this lackluster, paint-by-the-numbers horror tale.
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It has been a while since I have had the pleasure of reading a John Saul book and picking this one up I can see the time difference has not depleted his writing skills. For this book kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting to jump in the book and help the characters. I loved it and could not put it down for when my husband and I wanted to go somewhere I made him drive so I could read it. I finished it in 2 days and gasped at the end of it.
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I loved this book it was another one of my faves by this author. I highly recommend it if you are in for a good thiller read!
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John Saul once again draws you into the world of the mysterious things of the other side. Holds you down from start to finish. A compelling read
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Martha C. (Well the book was good but there was to many wholes in the plot. to many questions unanswered. not the best of john saul.
As always, Saul did not disappoint me. The book is so well written and creepy that it had me gripped and I couldn't put it down until the very end.
Another great Saul novel. What can I say I have my favorite authors and love everything they write.
The dark history and dire secrets of a peaceful small town are summoned from the shadows of the past. Unholy forces are stirred from long slumber to monstrous new life. And two young misfits discover the chilling art of turning persecution into retribution. With these eerie ingredients, bestselling master John Saul once again works his unique brand of sinister magic to conjure an unforgettable tale of unspeakable terror.
Tormented teens use witchcraft to get even with those that have opposed them. Good read.
I love John Saul, and this is a great book of his! Not as gruesome as some of his work, but definitely more poignant and suspenseful. I ended up having to read it one night because I couldn't put it down.
From Publisher's Weekly: Angel Sullivan, a plain-looking 14-year-old who never fits in, gets a chance for a fresh start when her family moves into the plush community of Roundtree. Myra, her obsessively religious mother, and Marty, her lazy, alcoholic father, buy a house on Black Creek Crossing, even though the place is rumored to be haunted. Soon after they settle in, a black cat mysteriously appears out of thin air, smoke from a nonexistent fire fills the house and a girl's face appears in the darkness, reflected in a mirror. Meanwhile, Angel, wi?h the help of another school outcast, Seth Baker, begins to investigate the history of the house. They discover an ancient book of spells that may have belonged to the house's original owners, members of a Salem-like community of witches, and the teens proceed to cast spells on the bullies who torment them. But the sinister forces inhabiting the house are just biding their time until they turn their malice on Angel and Seth.
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