This book is a rarity. It's one of the true horror stories you will read. At times you will have to put it down, just to get a check on reality. It draws you in that much. The characters are fantastic and you believe in each one. The moment the terror starts, it is just that, terrifying! Maybe more so as I am a parent, but I'm sure others will relate to the difficult and awful choices people make. Dilouie gets better and better with each book he writes. This one is a masterpiece of horror. He is up there with Koontz, King and Herbert. If you haven't read him yet, try this, you'll be hooked!