400 pages
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*Starred Review* A freak tornado drives five characters together in the little Nevada town of Summerville in this striking morality tale superficially reminiscent of Stephen King's Desperation (1996). Dekker's philosophical considerations are his own, however. It seems that as the storm descended a serial killer named Sterling Red began his killing spree. The reader won't understand why for a long time, but, apparently, the killer is partially motivated by the desire for revenge against a nervous deputy--a Las Vegas emigre--named Colt. Sterling Red makes a curious demand of the group: kill the ugliest person among you within six hours. Otherwise, he will wipe out the rest of Summerville. Not that the little group will accede, but just suppose. Is it beauty or ugliness that's skin deep?
I liked this book. I read it in one night. I couldn't put it down- I had to know what was really going on. lol
I have to admit, the explanation was surprising, though a bit off the wall and not likely to really happen.
This book definitely has its flaws, but it was still an enjoyable and suspenseful read.
2008 total: 31
pages read: 13,251
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