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A Paintbrush in the Devil's Toolbox

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A masterful and fascinating excursion into a deeper definition of reality. The verisimilitude of certain passages left me breathless.

I'll confess - I am not normally a fan of the horror genre.

A little Lovecraft here and there is fine - but I rarely delve deeper than that.

I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book - it has both a breezy, ironic sensibility and it has the chills of horror earnestly written to scare. So well done.

For any of those who crave the darker side of life, this is the book for you. It's a dark, sexy adventure that enables your imagination to fall deep into the heart of its surroundings. It's a very well written piece of work that captivates you to the very end.

Sian Holloway

Whitney Lakin displays an impressive mastery of the written word. The characters in this book are diverse and complex. This is a disturbing ride through the dark life of an artist who makes a deal with the devil. At times it was like being drawn into a painting by Hyramesh Bosche. Beautiful yet disgusting.

The writer portrays an outstanding portrait of her characters and their surroundings. The characters' flaws make them that much more impressive and real to the reader. Lakin's descriptions are tantalizing; making the ending feel like it comes too soon. A darkly beautiful read!

This is a worthy effort by an author who possesses an impressive vocabulary, which she sets off against deft use of colloquial patter. With reflections of Tom Tryon's "The Other," Lakin's horror sneaks up on the reader. A good read for horror fans.

This book kinda reminded me of Poppy Z. Brite. Dark but at the same time very funny.