The brevity of the novella as a literary expression in many ways makes it more difficult to achieve the goals of pacing, character development, and suspense than the greater length of the novel. Kudos to Howard Rosenzweig for so adroitly achieving a unique blend of political thriller with strong elements of supernatural horror. This skillful mix of genres creates delighful dividends for the reader. Brad and Sherry Steiger, authors of Real Encounters,...