Treasure Box Explained

Treasure Box
Author:Orson Scott Card
Cover Artist:Neal McPheeters
Country:United States
Language:English
Genre:Horror
Publisher:HarperCollins
Release Date:1996
Media Type:Print (Hardcover & Paperback)
Pages:310
Isbn:0-06-017654-7
Dewey:813/.54 20
Congress:PS3553.A655 T75 1996
Oclc:34514898

Treasure Box (1996) is a horror novel by American writer Orson Scott Card. It takes place in modern-day America.

Plot introduction

The 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

As with many of Card's other literature, a Christian/Mormon influence is present in this book.

Reception

Publishers Weekly complimented the plot and characters.[1] Kirkus Reviews also cited strong characterization, but said the plot was neither realistic nor surprising.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Treasure Box . . 1996 . Publishers Weekly . 18 March 2015 .
  2. Treasure Box . . 15 June 1996 . Kirkus Reviews . 18 March 2015 .