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More copies of this ISBN:Skull Sessionby Daniel Hecht
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Paul Skoglund gets a call from his aunt. She wants him to come repair her damaged home in the country. Paul has Tourettes syndrome and a spotty history of employment. Paul is horrified at the extent of the damage: no human could have done it – or could they? Paul's girlfriend Lia is addicted to risk: skydiving, exploring caves, basking in adrenaline's fierce glow. Lia may end up with more than she bargained for this time. Skull Session explores the dichotomy between our conscious, rational selves and the instinctual, unconscious layer below. The relationship between Paul and Lia is engrossing and accurately portrays the kind of struggles we know only too well. Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Back in print and accompanied by its prequel Puppets, the bestselling Skull Session is a classic tale of suspense. Despite his brilliance, Paul Skoglund hasn't held a steady job for years, partly because of his Tourette's syndrome. When his eccentric, wealthy aunt asks him to take on the repairs of her magnificent hunting lodge, he is in no position to refuse. But then he finds that the rambling old house has been savagely vandalized: he discovers a scene of almost superhuman destruction, a violence mirrored by a series of disappearances and grisly deaths haunting the region. Paul delves into the wreckage, wondering what dark passion — and what strength — could cause such chaos. As state police investigator Mo Ford pursues the mystery through official channels, escalating events force Paul deeper into his family's past and into the darker aspects of his own nature. Review:"Vividly atmospheric, rich with twists and turns." Jonathan Kellerman Review:"Skull Session is a story that keeps the reader guessing till the very end....A narrative that's populated by believable characters and infused with healthy doses of medical science and psychology." New York Times Book Review Review:"A marvelous mix of modern Gothic horror and romance, with a generous helping of bioscience, this is a guaranteed page-turner..." Library Journal Review:"Stunning....This stylist thriller reminds us why we're so afraid of the dark — especially the kind that lurks within." People Review:"[M]ore disturbing than satisfying. An earnestly wrought, meandering tale that, despite some gripping scenes and lots of facts about neurophysiology, adds up to less than the sum of its parts." Kirkus Reviews Review:"Emotional....Enticing....A thriller of the mind....Hecht transcends cliché and raises valid and timely questions." New York Daily News About the AuthorDaniel Hecht is the author of the bestselling Skull Session and Puppets; The Babel Effect; and two novels in the Cree Black series, City of Masks and Land of Echoes. He lives in Montpelier, Vermont. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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