Edgewise

From Booklist When masked men break into her house and make off with her two children, Minneapolis real-estate agent Lily Blake at first figures her ex-husband is behind it. But when the FBI is unable to find the children, or any evidence that the ex-husband is involved, Blake turns to a Native American private investigator, who in turn asks a shaman to conjure an Indian spirit, Wendigo, to help find the missing children, inadvertently unleashing a powerful force that will not stop until it gets what it wants. Masterton once again taps into ancient mythology and mines it for contemporary horror, although it must be said that this is not one of his better efforts: the story seems forced, the characters a bit awkward. Still, there are enough thrills and chills here to keep fans of Masterton's best work (say, Descendant , 2006) happy, if not overwhelmed. David Pitt Copyright В© American Library Association. All rights reserved About the Author Graham Masterton's first novel, T"he Manitou," was a bestseller and an instant classic and was made into a feature film. Masterton has won an Edgar Award and France's prestigious Prix Julia Verglanger. Several of his stories have been adapted for television. Masterton's more than one hundred novels include "Charnel House, The Chosen Child," and "Maiden Voyage" (a" New York Times" bestseller). He has written for adults, young adults, and children and edited several anthologies. Earlier in his career, Masterton edited men's magazines, including "Penthouse," He has written a number nonfiction books on sex, including "How to Drive Your Man Wild in Bed," which has sold more than three million copies. Masterton and his wife, Wiescka, live in Ireland.

a Vengeful Sioux Spirit Wreaks Havoc In Minneapolis - When Her Children Are Kidnapped, In Desperation Lily Blake Seeks The Services Of A Sioux Shaman, Who Summons Up The Indian Spirit, Wendigo, To Find Them. The Price For This Service Is A Spit Of Land That Lily's Firm Is Selling For Development Land That Once Belonged To The Sioux. Lily Is Soon Drawn Into The Destructive World Of The Wendigo And Learns To The Detriment Of Those Closest To Her That You Should Never Underestimate The Power Of A Spirit Betrayed . . .

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when The Fbi Fails To Locate Her Two Missing Children After Kidnappers Attempted To Burn Her Alive, Real Estate Agent Lily Blake Seeks Help From Pi John Shooks, Who Guarantees That A Sioux Shaman He Knows Can Find Her Children. Armed With Only Her Desperation, Lily Meets George Iron Walker And The Blind Shaman, Hazawin, Who Agree To Help Her In Return For A Piece Of Land Sacred To The Sioux But Scheduled For Upscale Development. Lily Agrees To Their Bargain, Not Suspecting The High Price She Will Have To Pay When An Ancient Cannibal Spirit Is Sent On The Kidnappers' Trail. Masterton's Edge-of-the-seat Storytelling And Sympathetic Characters Make For A Compelling Read, Though His Body Count Is High And His Gore Quotient, Though Mostly Described After The Fact, May Put Off More Sensitive Readers. Libraries Should Purchase Where The Author Has A Following.

Two men break into Minneapolis realtor Lily Blake's home and kidnap her two children. The FBI try to find them, but to no avail. Then, Lily seeks the services of Native American PI John Shooks, who suggests they ask a Sioux shaman to summon up the Indian spirit, Wendigo. Lily is soon drawn into the destructive, cannibalistic world of the Wendigo. Lily Blake's first mistake was getting involved with dangerous forces she didn't understand. But she was desperate. Her children had been taken. The police were no help. And George Iron Walker claimed he could summon the Wendigo, a Native American spirit that can hunt anyone ... anywhere ... forever .. When two men break into Minneapolis realtor Lily Blake's home and kidnap her two children, Lily seeks the services of Native American PI John Shooks, who suggests they ask a Sioux shaman to summon up an Indian spirit, drawing her into a destructive, cannibalistic world. Reprint.