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House of Reckoning is John Saul's thirty-sixth novel. His first novel, Suffer the Children, published in 1977, was an immediate million-copy bestseller. His other bestselling suspense novels include Faces of Fear, In the Dark of the Night, Perfect Nightmare, Black Creek Crossing, Midnight Voices, The Manhattan Hunt Club, Nightshade, The Right Hand of Evil, The Presence, Black Lightning, The Homing, and Guardian. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling serial thriller The Blackstone Chronicles, initially published in six installments but now available in one complete volume. Saul divides his time between Seattle, Washington, and Hawaii.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Lot Better than I expected, oh man!, July 28, 1999

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This review is from: Nathaniel (Mass Market Paperback)

For an author who has been called by some as a "wanna be Stephen King" this was definitely not what I expected. Sincerely chilling and disturbing I don't see how Mr. Saul's fanbase isn't much, much larger than it is. This is a serious case of critics being wrong, (and when I say wrong I mean they missed the freakin' moon on this one) A superb tale of supernatural intrigue in a small town setting. Hands down, if you like horror fiction (I'm not just talkin staples like Dean Koontz and Stephen King, I mean like John Farris and Peter Straub) then don't pass this one up.

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4.0 out of 5 stars In a tiny town...., October 10, 2007

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I read this bk. for the 1st time over 20yrs. ago & few times since. Although, it's not quite as good as I remember it's still a good read... As an adult I have a problem w/ 1 thing, the main character - Michael Hall. One might think he is 6 or 7 at times by the way he acts when he is really suppose to be 11. That inconsistency drives me crazy (short drive). That IMO is the only real flaw & doesn't take away from the story itself. From the beginning John Saul hooks you in & the story has a surprise twist at the end. The characters are well developed & Saul describes everything in vivid detail which pulls you into the story. I think what chills me the most is I can relate to this tale growing up in the city & moving to the country. The Halls & Mr. Findley remind me of people around here which makes the story all the more creepy...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, March 21, 2000

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I was so excited to finally read a great ghost story! The way Saul introduces so many characters and themes and just ties them together at the end is truly awesome. I recommend this book to all ghost story lovers!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Spooky
What a spooky book this is! John Saul always comes through when it comes to scaring people to death and his book Nathaniel is no different. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Nerhtoc

5.0 out of 5 stars Tight Finish
I love Saul and I was not disapointed by this book either. He weaves a loose web through out the novel and just when you think you might have a handle on things...bam! Read more

Published 12 months ago by Abouchard

1.0 out of 5 stars A Waste of Time
Horrid! The only other Saul work I read previous to this was the Blackstone Chronicles which had promise, then fell apart with the last two volumes. Read more

Published 15 months ago by IAN THIELKE

3.0 out of 5 stars Ending was confusing
Johns Saul Nathaniel: Let me just say that i bought this book because of all the good reviews......It was a let down. I thought the beginning of the book was good. Read more

Published 19 months ago

3.0 out of 5 stars An engaging story, but the ending and characterzation struggle
The ending was a let down. Saul brings the reader to believe on thing throughout the plot, but as revealed toward the end, the truth of the matter is different. Read more

Published on July 5, 2009 by SJB

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I've read a few Saul books 3 newer ones and now 2 older ones. Black Creek Crossing, In the Dark of the Night and The Devil's Labyrinth were good, but Creature and Nathaniel are... Read more

Published on September 19, 2008 by B. Cohen

5.0 out of 5 stars John Sauls Book
John Saul is the best horror writer I've seen. I have all of his books and always make sure I get his latest book as soon as it comes out. I finish them in 2-3 days. Read more

Published on August 15, 2006 by M. Schreiber

2.0 out of 5 stars Readers beware,you are not in for a scare!.......Please take care
I am going to be brief as possible.This book is not as good as it seems,or as the cover might make it appear. Read more

Published on June 6, 2006 by SHIV SHAKTI

5.0 out of 5 stars A "HAUNTING" NARRATION
Mix yourself a toddy, curl up in front of a fire, and prepare to hear a chilling, spine tingling tale. Read more

Published on April 7, 2004 by Gail Cooke

4.0 out of 5 stars Very creepy book with an outstanding setting
characters were great, setting was especially creepy, and the entire book's body was well put together. I've met John Saul once and he seems as mysterious as his books. Read more

Published on August 19, 2003 by M. Nation

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Ben Findley, Prairie Bend, Amos Hall, Anna Hall, New York, Potter's Field, Leif Simpson, Janet Hall, Charles Potter, Aunt Laura, Again Michael, Michael Michael, Abby Randolph, Slowly Michael, Shadow Michael, Nathaniel Michael, Ryan Shields, Laura Janet, Laura Shields, Michael Anna, Eric Simpson, Michael Amos, Janet Laura, Nathaniel There, Buck Shields

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