NEWARK, Del., May 26, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Aside from being the icon of dark fiction, Stephen King also proves to be a potent source of inspiration. When he was thirteen, William Pusey read King's The Stand and came away a different person. No, he did not turn into a maniacal killer. He discovered that he too wanted to write tales of gore and evil, a dream he would relentlessly pursue. Now in his terrifying new novel, Madhouse, Pusey proves he has come a long way since that moment he put down King's book and, driven with inspiration, created stories of his own.
Madhouse follows the life of Mitchell Pederson. When he receives the news that his father died and has left him Wood's Haven, his family's house, Mitchell was beset with apprehensions. At first, he is reluctant to move himself and his family into Woods Haven. He always had the feeling of unease while growing up in the house. He rarely returned home after he left for college. After moving his family into the house, he discovers the journal of his grandfather. Reading it, he discovers dark family secrets. It is then that his wife and children notice changes in him that take things to a dark and gruesome turn.
With scary twists and scarier implications, Pusey succeeds in orchestrating a plot that leads to a nightmarish climax. The mystery writhing under the surface, the dark shadows in the background, the hushed voices in the night, Madhouse brings all these together for a frightening readers will never forget.
About the Author
William Pusey was born in Wilmington, Delaware, in November 9, 1971. He was inspired to write at the age of thirteen when he read The Stand by Stephen King. He currently lives in Newark, Delaware, where he works for Pinkerton Security. Madhouse is his second book.
Madhouse -- By William Pusey
Publication Date: February 12, 2004
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