Six consecutive stories, originally published in the New York Times, connected with the haunted asylum on the hill.

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From atop Blackstone's highest hill, the old Asylum casts its shadow over the village. Built in the 1890's to house the insane, the Asylum has stood vacant for decades. But now, the wrecker's ball is about to strike-- and unleash an ominous evil. Strange gifts begin to appear on the doorsteps of Blackstone's finest citizens.

All 6 boooks in one dont have to wait for each one to come out!!!

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Loved it! Another thrilling read by John Saul!

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From atop Blackstone's highest hill, the old Asylum casts its shadow over the village. Built in the 1890s to house the insane, the Asylum has stood vacant for decades. But now, the wrecker's ball is about to strike - and unleash an ominous evil. Strange gifts begin to appear on the doorsteps of Blackstone's finest citizens.Each bears a mysterious history.Each brings a horrifying power to harm.Each reveals another thread in the suspensefully woven web of.... THE BLACKSTONE CHRONICLES!!

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This is GREAT if you like Stephen King-esque type books.

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You have to like John Saul's writing to like this book. I found it very good. I really liked that all the series were in one book - 6 stories leading up to the end story that gave you the answer.
It is "spooky". It takes place in a small town that is trying to convert an old asylum into a shopping mall. Someone, or something, does not want it changed.

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For horror readers who love John Saul, will enjoy this book! It is 6 novellas in one which center around the town Blackstone. When things start happening to the residence everyone starts wondering what is going on and who exactly is behind it. Although it is a great book in all, some of the stories are a little slow but in the end it prevails.

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I consider it the best book I've read so far by John Saul. Very creepy. Had times late at night when it made my skin crawl. Loved it!

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Awesome as usual for Saul, I love his stories and this one is no exception. Very good.

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As serial novels go, I guess this was ok. But to me it was just a bunch of short stories (which I hate) that were connected because all the people lived in the same own. There isn't much of a story you can tell in 65 pages so the plot was thin, the characters not developed and the suspense forced. All in all, not his best work.

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Book Description:

Now, for the first time, the New York Times bestselling serial thriller is complete in one terrifying volume. John Saul, the master of supernatural suspense, John Saul, brings to chilling life the small New England town of Blackstone--and the secrets and sins that lay buried there. . . .

From atop Blackstone's highest hill, the old Asylum casts its shadow over the village. Built in the 1890s to house the insane, the Asylum has stood vacant for decades. But now, the wrecker's ball is about to strike--and unleash an ominous evil. Strange gifts begin to appear on the doorsteps of Blackstone's finest citizens.

Each bears a mysterious history.

Each brings a horrifying power to harm.

Each reveals another thread in the suspensefully woven web of . . .

THE BLACKSTONE CHRONICLES

Part I--An Eye for an Eye: The Doll

Part II--Twist of Fate: The Locket

Part III--Ashes to Ashes: The Dragon's Flame

Part IV--In the Shadow of Evil: The Handkerchief

Part V--Day of Reckoning: The Stereoscope

Part VI--Asylum

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