A special place

With suspense and agony until the very end, a story about the nature of evil. Through the coming-of-age of a boy and a high dose of mystery and tension, Peter Straub's thriller "A Special Place" presents the emergence and evolution of the cruel and cold nature of killers. The book tells the story of Keith Hayward, a boy whose nature instills an irresistible fascination with death and ending lives. His father's brother, the sophisticated Uncle Till—the infamous Woman Killer, with a mysterious history as a local celebrity of dubious and dangerous reputation—recognizes his nephew's secret aptitude and masterfully instructs him in the art of doing evil without being caught. With scathing writing and beautifully crafted characters, the author raises questions such as: At what point does a human being become susceptible to evil influences? Is there a way to avoid them? To answer them, the author created a compelling thriller in which the uncle recognizes in his nephew the same murderous traits he had as a child. He also offers tips ranging from ideal places to commit crimes to the perfect weapons. From the author of the bestsellers *The Hellfire Club* and *Mr. X*, *A Special Place* stands out as one of Peter Straub's most disturbing works of fiction. "When Peter Straub turns on the machines, no one in the horror factory can match him." (Stephen King) "In every genre, a first-rate author." (Clive Barker) "Truly terrifying. Straub writes superb horror stories." (Washington Post)