The Lighthouse: A Novel of Terror

Marcia Muller

oct 2011 · Speaking Volumes

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Anticipating a peaceful and relaxing year in which to write and illustrate a book, college professor Jan Ryerson and his artist wife Alix move to the isolated Cape Despair Lighthouse on a desolate stretch of Oregon coast. But their well-laid plans are twisted awry shortly after their arrival. Jan experiences several terrifying blackouts, but conceals them from his wife, fearing that she will leave him if she knows that he will soon be blind. The villagers, suspicious of the couple from the start, become increasingly hostile and resentful. And when the murdered body of a young woman is discovered, they are quick to blame the stranger in town...

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NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR MARCIA MULLER has written many novels and short stories. Her novel Wolf in the Shadows won the Anthony Boucher Award. The recipient of the Private Eye Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award and the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award—their highest accolade—she lives in northern California with her husband, mystery writer Bill Pronzini. Praise for Marcia Muller "One of America's finest writers of any genre. (Marcia) Muller is 'must' reading for all mystery fans." —Cleveland Plain Dealer "A delight... A must for mystery fans..." —Chicago Sun-Times (Beyond the Grave) "Muller remains the best." —San Diego Tribune (Duo) "(Pronzini's) 'Nameless' has become a national treasure." —Booklist (Duo)