Its shadow is always there, the underlying supernatural fear constantly keeping the reader on edge as the work continues and strange sounds are heard throughout the empty rooms. And it's this oppressive atmosphere that really keeps the reader utterly enthralled with the unfolding tale. Masterton avoids all possible clichés in describing the eerie building of Valhalla, instead masterfully painting a darkly atmospheric picture of a decaying premises that holds a spine-chilling secret. Masterton lets loose with his imagination, creating an intriguingly involved story that weaves together inspired theories on time and the corruption of its supposedly linear rules.įrom early on Masterton pays particular attention to the characterisation of Craig Bellman, fabricating an intricate and emotionally-heavy backstory that serves as the initial catalyst for the events to unfold in and around Valhalla. Featuring interviews with horror legends Graham Masterton and Jack Ketchum. It would appear that the spirit of Jack Belias is still with them.What starts out looking like just another haunted house story, in a very similar fashion to ‘The Haunting Of Hill House' (1959), gradually begins to turn into something very different. But death and destruction return to Valhalla, and Craig, obsessed by the house, becomes more of a stranger to Effie every day. Out of loyalty to her husband Effie tries to overcome her fears, but recruits a local spiritualist in an attempt to rid the house of its threatening vibrations.
Even today, Valhalla echoes with its terrible past. He ignores Effie's misgivings and starts to make inquiries about buying it, undeterred by the expense and its history: it was built by legendary gambler and womanizer Jack Belias - and every owner since Belias has come to a tragic end. When they discover a derelict old mansion, Valhalla, Craig becomes fascinated by it.
Craig Bellman is determined to live in an old mansion, Valhalla, that echoes with a. HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT, THE by Graham Masterton - SIGNED FIRST EDITION BOOKĪfter Craig Bellman, a successful young New York lawyer, is horribly injured in a street mugging, he and his wife, Effie, retreat to the Hudson Valley to restore his health and save their relationship. Buy a used copy of The House That Jack Built book by Graham Masterton.
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