The owner’s son, Oliver, is the editor of the Blackstone Chronicle, the town newspaper. Sure, there are stories, but no one really knows the truth – except for the previous owner, who is now dead. Over the years, many people have disappeared into Blackstone Asylum as a patient, and never came back out. Blackstone is full of secrets – especially the Asylum, which stands looming on the hill. The Blackstone Chronicles is a novel written in parts that takes place in the town of Blackstone. Honestly I didn’t really remember this one when I started reading it, at least not as well as I remember some of his others, like Midnight Voices and The Manhattan Hunt Club. Since I read all of his books so long ago, I decided to read them again, and I started with The Blackstone Chronicles. Because of this, I have actually read every single book he has written, and was saddened to learn recently that he is now retired. Starting when I was around ten, I fell in love with his writing, as my mom owned all of his books. Normally I would have done each part separately, and I had planned on it, but to make it easier for everyone, we will do it this way.įirst of all, John Saul is one of my favorite authors. That being said, I decided to do a review on the book that has all of the parts together, since that is how you can buy it now. So I have the original books, which apparently aren’t in print anymore, although I’m sure you can find them used. My mom bought the series as it was released, one each month, back in 1997. Until recently, I didn’t even know that this series came together in one book. Part IV-In the Shadow of Evil: The Handkerchief Part III-Ashes to Ashes: The Dragon's Flame Strange gifts begin to appear on the doorsteps of Blackstone's finest citizens.Įach reveals another thread in the suspensefully woven web of. But now, the wrecker's ball is about to strike-and unleash an ominous evil. Built in the 1890s to house the insane, the Asylum has stood vacant for decades. John Saul, the master of supernatural suspense, John Saul, brings to chilling life the small New England town of Blackstone-and the secrets and sins that lay buried there.įrom atop Blackstone's highest hill, the old Asylum casts its shadow over the village. Now, for the first time, the New York Times bestselling serial thriller is complete in one terrifying volume.
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