Description: A novel of a man and his dog, Red, who is ruthlessly attacked by rich kids who don't appreciate life of any kind. And before the whole thing is done there'll be more red. Red for blood. Intelligent and real, deeply felt."--Ed Gorman.
Brief description:
Jack Ketchum is the pseudonym for a former actor, singer, teacher, literary agent, lumber salesman, and soda jerk. He is also a former flower child and baby boomer who figures that in 1956 Elvis, dinosaurs and horror probably saved his life. His first novel, Off Season, prompted the Village Voice to publicly scold its publisher in print for publishing violent pornography. He personally disagrees but is perfectly happy to let you decide for yourself. His short story The Box won a 1994 Bram Stoker Award from the HWA and he has written ten novels, including The Girl Next Door, Off Season, and Stranglehold. His stories are collected in The Exit At Toledo Blade Boulevard and Broken on the Wheel of Sex.
Review Quotes:
"Jack Ketchum is a brilliantly visceral novelist...He is suspenseful, and his novels are page-turners..." --Stephen King