Review: I somehow prefer the fledging Pendergrast
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 22, 2012
I've read each of the Pendergrast books, and love the character and the moody, surreal world he inhabits and his way of solving mysteries.Here, somehow, in this little short story, his character is SO realized and alive and interesting - and the plot and scenes have a dusty, frightening quality to them that pulls everything together.It's a beautiful little story.  And here, the young Pendergrast, with his real fears, guilt and quirky father figures, is absolutely mesmerizing.  I read it a few times before I put it down and moved on.The local tooth fairy legend, combined with the old creaky house on the block, and the creepy guy on the block, reminds you of your own play-time in the dark as a kid (back when you could do that) but with horrifying results.I'm almost afraid that I liked this so much, the next Pendergrast book just won't be the same.