Grant has always been one of the best at wrapping his readers up in the horror of a situation. It begins with an enviable grasp of character that draws comparisons to Martha Grimes' and Andrew Vachss' best work. Not to worry, though, Grant populates all of his books with an endless supply of people who evoke that kind of gut response. In case you're thinking Grant is strictly a character man, his treatment of atmosphere and setting are just as skillful. From Proctor's hideaway overlooking the Hudson River to a sad, small-time strip joint in rural Kentucky, every location is satisfyingly real.
Grant uses fewer keystrokes to establish a mood than seems possible.
Or might be. She co-authored the 45th anniversary issue cover of MAD Magazine. Previews of her latest, as yet unpublished, novel are available at Hades Online .