The Guardians
“The latest novel from Canadian author Pyper is an ambitious excursion into Stephen King territory. . . . With a well-executed narrative, both past . . . and present, strong characterization and some truly arresting images,The Guardiansis a compelling and genuinely creepy read.”—The Guardian(UK)"Everything you could ask for in a thriller. It's psychologically unnerving, moves like a bullet, and is fraught with so much tension you might crack a tooth reading it. Outstanding in every way."– Dennis Lehane, author ofMystic River "Pyper reveals his skill with pacing as the story takes on the speed of midnight dash through a graveyard. And please note: This is not schlock horror dripping with gore. Pyper expertly creates terror through mood and setting. We hear what keeps going bump in the night, but never quite see it."— The Globe and Mail"A splendidly eerie haunted house story, and a superb evocation of small town life.The Guardiansgripped me from its opening line and never let go."– John Connolly, author ofEvery Dead ThingandThe Lovers“A perfect haunted-house story, a crisp, eerie October night of a book that had me in its clutches from page one."– Joanne Harris, author ofChocolat “So much more than a thriller. Truly great writing, haunting, intelligent, human, terrifying. Pyper is a genius.”– Deon Meyer, author ofThirteen Hours"A master of psychological suspense at its spine-tingling best, Andrew Pyper knows just how to lure you in to all the deep, dark places of the human heart, and then, twist."– Lisa Gardner, author ofThe Neighbor“A dark, brooding, compelling story about the loss of innocence and the ubiquity of evil, with a finalé as bittersweet as your fiftieth birthday party.”—The Times(UK)"Beautifully written...The characters are drawn with extraordinary skill."— de Volkskrant(Netherlands)"Pyper is the most striking Canadian crime writer to emerge in recent years and The Guardians is a characteristically intelligent move into Stephen King territory."— Mail on Sunday(UK)From the Hardcover edition.