This book first caught my eye when it was mentioned in the same sentence as "The Shining," which remains (in my opinion) one of the creepiest books ever. Also, many authors I love gave this novel shining reviews. In addition, the author has been nominated for many awards, including The Edgar Award. I have found many wonderful authors The Edgar Awards.
It was a fantastic book! Too often supernatural thrillers lose their edge, this one stayed true. It wasn't so much about the hotel as it was about an area and the history of that area during the depression.
When a disgraced film maker is sent to southern Indiana to investigate the childhood of an eccentric millionaire he gets more than he bargained for. Because of his psychic tendencies he is lured into a story of what really happened to the millionaire and brings back an evil that hadn't been seen in the valley since the depression. While he thinks these visions are a gift, they are actually a warning of what is about to be unleashed.
It's a gripping tale that will make you think twice about hearing train whistles or drinking water.
I really liked the characters, and was particularly fond of Anne McKinney. I very much look forward to what this author has to dish out in the future!
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