"A great read-evocative of another era, engrossing from the first page, chilling." - "Publishers Weekly" "McDowell must now be regarded as the finest writer of paperback originals in America." - Stephen King "Michael McDowell has a flair for the gruesome .
At the same time, he writes so well that you can\'t stop reading his books." - "Ocala Star-Banner" Whe. filled with gore and horror. . . the nurturing of utmost horror." - "Washington Post" "You need a strong stomach . . . "A great read-evocative of another era, engrossing from the first page, chilling." - "Publishers Weekly" "McDowell must now be regarded as the finest writer of paperback originals in America." - Stephen King "Michael McDowell has a flair for the gruesome