Items related to The Hellfire Club
They are dying, one by one: wealthy middle-aged women in an exclusive Connecticut suburb. Their murderer remains at large. Nora Chancel, wife of publishing scion Davey Chancel, fears she may be next. After all, her past has branded her a victim. . . .
Then Davey tells Nora a surreal story about the Hellfire Club, where, years before, he met an obsessed fan of Chancel House’s most successful book, Night Journey—a book that has a strange history of its own. . . .
Suddenly terror engulfs Nora: She must defend herself against fantastic accusations even as a madman lies in wait. And when he springs, Nora will embark on a night journey that will put her fears to rest forever, dead or alive. . . .
Then Davey tells Nora a surreal story about the Hellfire Club, where, years before, he met an obsessed fan of Chancel House’s most successful book, Night Journey—a book that has a strange history of its own. . . .
Suddenly terror engulfs Nora: She must defend herself against fantastic accusations even as a madman lies in wait. And when he springs, Nora will embark on a night journey that will put her fears to rest forever, dead or alive. . . .
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
Straub's recent series of books, while excellent, have been dense and rather cerebral as horror books go. This one, while employing many of the same devices about family secrets and mysteries half-buried in the past, has an action storyline with a viscerally satisfying villain and a strong female protagonist. The premise is that the history of a famous fantasy novel not only concerns some eccentric authors, but collides with a wily killer on a rampage. The settings--in seedy motel rooms, New England houses, a bizarre private club and an over-the-hill literary retreat--are especially fun.
From the Back Cover:
"The Hellfire Club moves like an express train."
--STEPHEN KING
"SURPRISING TWISTS [AND A] WILDLY INVENTIVE PLOT."
--The New York Times
"COMBINES THE INTELLECTUAL-PUZZLE MYSTERY WITH A POWERFUL VEIN OF PSYCHO-THRILLER SYSPENSE."
--The Washington Post
"ONE OF THE MOST CHILLING VILLAINS TO COME ALONG SINCE HANNIBAL LECTER."
--San Francisco Chronicle
--STEPHEN KING
"SURPRISING TWISTS [AND A] WILDLY INVENTIVE PLOT."
--The New York Times
"COMBINES THE INTELLECTUAL-PUZZLE MYSTERY WITH A POWERFUL VEIN OF PSYCHO-THRILLER SYSPENSE."
--The Washington Post
"ONE OF THE MOST CHILLING VILLAINS TO COME ALONG SINCE HANNIBAL LECTER."
--San Francisco Chronicle
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherBallantine Books
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0345477278
- ISBN 13 9780345477279
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Number of pages544
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Hellfire Club
Published by
Ballantine Books
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0345477278
ISBN 13: 9780345477279
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0001150492
Buy Used
US$ 1.24
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Hellfire Club
Published by
Ballantine Books
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0345477278
ISBN 13: 9780345477279
Used
mass_market
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_389885027
Buy Used
US$ 2.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Hellfire Club
Published by
Ballantine Books
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0345477278
ISBN 13: 9780345477279
Used
mass_market
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_377894079
Buy Used
US$ 2.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Hellfire Club
Published by
Ballantine Books
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0345477278
ISBN 13: 9780345477279
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.6. Seller Inventory # G0345477278I5N00
Buy Used
US$ 7.07
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Hellfire Club
Published by
Ballantine Books
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0345477278
ISBN 13: 9780345477279
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.6. Seller Inventory # G0345477278I5N00
Buy Used
US$ 7.07
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Hellfire Club
Published by
Ballantine Books
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0345477278
ISBN 13: 9780345477279
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.6. Seller Inventory # G0345477278I5N00
Buy Used
US$ 7.07
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Hellfire Club
Published by
Ballantine Books September 2004
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0345477278
ISBN 13: 9780345477279
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Used - Acceptable. Shelf and spine wear -- reader's copy. Seller Inventory # 86510
Buy Used
US$ 3.25
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Hellfire Club
Published by
Ballantine Books September 2004
(2004)
ISBN 10: 0345477278
ISBN 13: 9780345477279
Used
Mass Market Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Used - Acceptable. Shelf and spine wear -- reader's copy. Previous owners initials on cover/first page. Seller Inventory # 205998
Buy Used
US$ 3.50
Convert currency