Author Language English Publisher HarperCollins | Country United States Genre Horror Publication date 1996 | |
Treasure Box (1996) is the second horror novel by Orson Scott Card. It takes place in modern day America.
Contents
Plot introduction
The plot details a middle-aged man, Quentin Fears (pronounced "fierce"), who marries a woman who turns out to be from a strange family. The story unfolds as Quentin tries to stop a witch in the family from unleashing a great evil upon the world.
Influences
As many of Card's other literature, a Christian/Mormon influence is present in this book.
Reception
Publisher's Weekly complimented the plot and characters. Kirkus Reviews also cited strong characterization, but said the plot was neither realistic nor surprising.
References
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