This is the 2nd book by this author that I have read and I want more. I could not stop reading. Nora is a complicated child and her father sees through her BS but her mom thinks she is perfect. Interesting plot!

Jack-in-the-Box was re-issued by Kensington press last year along with a couple other books by Mr. Johnstone. In the book, Phillip has a young daughter who is a pathological liar and could be described as evil incarnate. When Phillips brings home an antique jack-in-the-box, his daughter becomes obsessed with it then bad things start to happen.

I did not really care for this book. The story is very disjointed and goes off in too many directions. The characters were forgettable. A lot of the dialogue was awkward and forced. As I was reading, I could pick out numerous horror movies themes that this book reminded me of. It was almost like the author took notes from his favorite movies and rolled them into one story. I really don't recommend this one.

If you like gratuitously scary and creepy reads, this one is for you. For library collections with a strong demand for horror/thrillers.

Good ole fashioned horror. This one will keep you on your toes with lots of excitement. I would have liked a more wrapped up ending.