Treasure Box (1996) is a horror novel by American writer Orson Scott Card. It takes place in modern-day America.
 First edition | |
| Author | Orson Scott Card |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Neal McPheeters |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | 1996 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 310 |
| ISBN | 0-06-017654-7 |
| OCLC | 34514898 |
| 813/.54 20 | |
| LC Class | PS3553.A655 T75 1996 |
Plot introduction
editThe plot details a middle-aged man, Quentin Fears (pronounced "fierce"), who marries a woman who turns out to be from a strange family. The story unfolds as Quentin tries to stop a witch in the family from unleashing a great evil upon the world.
Influences
editAs with many of Card's other literature, a Christian/Mormon influence is present in this book.
Reception
editPublishers Weekly complimented the plot and characters.[1] Kirkus Reviews also cited strong characterization, but said the plot was neither realistic nor surprising.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Treasure Box". Publishers Weekly. 1996. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
- ^ "Treasure Box". Kirkus Reviews. 15 June 1996. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
External links
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