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 Guardians""is 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 of Mystic 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 Guardiansn