Blood Secrets
Blood Secrets by Craig Jones, published by H. Hamilton in 1979, is a first edition novel comprising 199 pages. This work follows the story of Irene Rutledge, a brilliant graduate student who falls in love with the enigmatic Frank Mattison. Their marriage, despite the concerns of Irene’s family and friends, soon unravels as dark secrets from Frank’s past surface, leading to a series of events that threaten their happiness and culminate in murder.
Readers will find a narrative steeped in mystery and detective elements, as the plot unfolds to reveal the shocking truths that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect life. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of hidden pasts, ultimately leading to a horrific conclusion. This edition also includes a new preface by the author, providing additional context to this modern Gothic fiction.
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When Irene Rutledge, a brilliant and beautiful young graduate student, meets the mysterious and fascinating Frank Mattison, the two soon fall in love and marry, despite the warnings of Irene’s family and friends. But after their marriage, dark secrets from Frank’s past begin to emerge to threaten their happiness, secrets that will lead to murder – and a shocking and horrific conclusion … Craig Jones’s critically acclaimed first novel, the Edgar Award-nominated Blood Secrets (1978), was a bestseller when originally published and has since been acknowledged by many critics as a masterpiece of modern Gothic fiction. This edition features a new preface by the author. “There’s not a dull moment … [a] shocking tale of evil … It’s undiluted horror.” – Mademoiselle “Horrendous … dazzling … devastating.” – Publishers Weekly “A book that is hard to put down.” – Atlantic Monthly
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