The Fiend

Mystery & Suspense, Thrillers
Cover of the book The Fiend by Margaret Millar, Soho Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Margaret Millar ISBN: 9781681990170
Publisher: Soho Press Publication: February 9, 2016
Imprint: Soho Syndicate Language: English
Author: Margaret Millar
ISBN: 9781681990170
Publisher: Soho Press
Publication: February 9, 2016
Imprint: Soho Syndicate
Language: English

A young girl is at risk in this tense and disturbing page-turner that reveals a web of abusers and victims among a disparate cast of middle class Americans

Ben Gowen is trying to do the right thing. His brother Charlie is a disturbed man—one who has done his time for the crimes he committed, crimes involving children. But Ben is determined to help Charlie reform, something that isn’t easy considering Charlie’s limited mental capacity and the nature of his disease.

Charlie wants to be good. To be good and to be liked by his brother Ben. He doesn’t want to have the bad thoughts. But he’s disturbed that the parents of a little girl named Jessie have allowed their daughter to engage in risky behavior. Climbing trees. Rough-housing on the playground. She could get hurt. She should be fed nourishing meals and given warm clothing to wear. Upset, Charlie writes an anonymous letter to Jessie’s mother, shaming her. He will keep an eye on her and make sure she’s safe.  

The Fiend, first published in 1964, is a shocking novel in any era. Millar piles on the suspense and tension to nearly unbearable heights as a self-absorbed group of adults fail to notice a predator in their midst.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A young girl is at risk in this tense and disturbing page-turner that reveals a web of abusers and victims among a disparate cast of middle class Americans

Ben Gowen is trying to do the right thing. His brother Charlie is a disturbed man—one who has done his time for the crimes he committed, crimes involving children. But Ben is determined to help Charlie reform, something that isn’t easy considering Charlie’s limited mental capacity and the nature of his disease.

Charlie wants to be good. To be good and to be liked by his brother Ben. He doesn’t want to have the bad thoughts. But he’s disturbed that the parents of a little girl named Jessie have allowed their daughter to engage in risky behavior. Climbing trees. Rough-housing on the playground. She could get hurt. She should be fed nourishing meals and given warm clothing to wear. Upset, Charlie writes an anonymous letter to Jessie’s mother, shaming her. He will keep an eye on her and make sure she’s safe.  

The Fiend, first published in 1964, is a shocking novel in any era. Millar piles on the suspense and tension to nearly unbearable heights as a self-absorbed group of adults fail to notice a predator in their midst.

More books from Soho Press

Cover of the book Murder in the Palais Royal by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book The Night Swimmers by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book Killing with Confetti by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book Chronicle: Before the Books of Eva (The Books of Eva 0) by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book Exiles by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book Fall of Angels by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book Village of the Ghost Bears by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book The Hot Countries by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book The Queen of Tears by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book Signal Loss by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book The City Son by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book The Fear Artist by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book The Aimee Leduc Companion by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book The Sweet Dead Life by Margaret Millar
Cover of the book The Informer by Margaret Millar
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy