THE KEEPER, by Sarah Langan

(originally posted on September 4, 2006)

Now this is exactly what a horror novel should be: beautiful, suspenseful writing; a sense of foreboding from the beginning that only increases as the story goes on; and well-crafted characters, from the doomed Susan Marley and all who fall under her tainted spell. There's subtle metaphor and allegory but most of all, a great, great story that should be read and passed on.