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Monday, July 22, 2013

The Walk by Richard Paul Evans

The Walk by Richard Paul Evans.

A man reduces his life to the basics, by selling everything and taking a walk across the country, after his wife dies. He hears tales from various people living in Washington State, including a woman, who runs a Bed and Breakfast, who has had out-of-body experiences.

After being attacked by thugs, Alan has an out-of-body experience himself. Will he find what he's looking for? Will a woman he meets by chance, nicknamed Angel, help him?



Miles to Go is the second book in the series.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Shirley Jackson Award Winners

Almost everyone is familiar with the chilling short story penned by Shirley Jackson, "The Lottery." In May of 2013, the author's estate has established an award for outstanding achievement in the suspense and horror genres.

Shirley Jackson Award Winners for outstanding novels:
 
Evenson, Brian. Immobility.
Flynn, Gillian. Gone Girl.
Kiernan, Caitlin. The Drowning Girl.
LaValle, Victor. The Devil in Silver.
Suzuki, Koji. Edge.




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