The Cypress House

by Michael Koryta

Book Overview

A journey to Florida's coast becomes an inescapable nightmare in the newest supernatural thriller from international bestseller Michael Koryta. Arlen Wagner has seen it in men before--a trace of smoke in their eyes that promises imminent death. He is never wrong. When Arlen awakens on a train one hot Florida night and sees death's telltale sign in the eyes of his fellow passengers, he tries to warn them. Only 19-year-old Paul Brickhill believes him, and the two abandon the train, hoping to escape certain death. They continue south, but soon are stranded at the Cypress House--an isolated Gulf Coast boarding house run by the beautiful Rebecca Cady--directly in the path of an approaching hurricane. The storm isn't the only approaching danger, though. A much deadlier force controls the county and everyone living in it, and Arlen wants out--fast. But Paul refuses to abandon Rebecca to face the threats alone, even though Arlen's eerie gift warns that if they stay too long they may never leave. From its chilling beginning to terrifying end, The Cypress House is a story of relentless suspense from "one of the best of the best" (Michael Connelly).

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316053724
• ISBN13: 9780316053723
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

My favorite book ever

This book is not for anyone, it follows a man who can sense death in crazy ways. I personally loved the way it switches perspective and the depth of the characters. It had me in tears by the end, like I was watching a movie. I love it, I love Micheal and you should absolutely buy it

too slow

this book drags on and never really gets to the point. i am half way through and still not much has happened