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A spectacularly creepy and macabre tale (Entertainment Weekly) of blackmail, murders both accidental and opportunistic, and of one lifes fateful unravelingfrom Ruth Rendell, one of the most remarkable novelists of her generation (People), writing at her most mesmerizing. Rendell completed Dark Corners shortly before her death in 2015.When his father dies, Carl Martin inherits a house in an increasingly rich and trendy London neighborhood. Cash poor, Carl rents the upstairs room and kitchen to the first person he interviews, Dermot McKinnon. That is mistake number one. Mistake number two is keeping the bizarre collection of homeopathic and alternative cures that his father left in the medicine cabinet, including a stash of controversial diet pills. Mistake number three is selling fifty of those diet pills to a friend, who is then found dead.Dermot seizes a nefarious opportunity and begins to blackmail Carl, refusing to pay rent, and creepily invading Carls space. Ingeniously weaving together two storylines that finally merge in a shocking turn, Ruth Rendell describes one mans spiral into darknessand murderas he falls victim to a diabolical foe he cannot escape.This is brilliant psychological suspense that gets under your skin. As Stephen King says, No one surpasses Ruth Rendell when it comes to stories of obsession, instability, and malignant coincidence. Dark Corners, her last book, ranks among her best (The Washington Post).
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dark Corners: A Novel'? A: 'Dark Corners' explores themes of obsession, blackmail, and the unraveling of one's life in the face of moral dilemmas and psychological suspense.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dark Corners'? A: The author of 'Dark Corners' is Ruth Rendell, a renowned novelist known for her brilliant psychological thrillers.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Dark Corners'? A: 'Dark Corners' was published on November 15, 2016.
- Q: Is 'Dark Corners' suitable for fans of psychological thrillers? A: Yes, 'Dark Corners' is highly suitable for fans of psychological thrillers due to its intricate plot and deep character exploration.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Dark Corners'? A: 'Dark Corners' contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Dark Corners'? A: 'Dark Corners' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is 'Dark Corners' in? A: 'Dark Corners' is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been previously owned but is still in satisfactory shape.
- Q: What genre does 'Dark Corners' belong to? A: 'Dark Corners' is categorized as a literary novel, combining elements of suspense and psychological thriller.
- Q: Can I expect a twist in the storyline of 'Dark Corners'? A: Yes, readers can expect a shocking turn in the storyline as the two plotlines merge, revealing surprising developments.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Dark Corners' available? A: Yes, 'Dark Corners' is available in a reprint edition.