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About the Author

Andrew Klavan was born in New York City. Before becoming a full-time writer he worked as a newspaper reporter and radio news-writer and editor. He is the author of five novels under the pseudonym Keith Peterson, and THE UNCANNY is the seventh novel under his own name. Andrew Klavan lives in London with his wife and two children.

Reviews

A package of big, scary fun. Stephen King A chilling novel of suspense SUNDAY EXPRESS His prose is constantly engaging and has that overflowing feel only the best books and movies have... as shamelessly thrilling as a rollercoaster. OBSERVER Impressive... cooly detached. Immensely detailed and totally convincing. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Six years ago Frank Beachum, at his wife's request, was sent to buy steak sauce and ended up being accused of shooting a pregnant convenience store clerk. Although he swears his innocence, the only person to believe him is his wife. On the day he is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection, he agrees to an interview from a reporter for a local newspaper. As jaded reporter Steve Everett gathers background material for the interview, he discovers some alarming inconsistencies in the evidence used to convict Beachum. This novel is so well written that it is difficult to read. All the horror and panic of an impending execution are convincingly portrayed; particularly terrifying and nauseating are the descriptions of the minute details the prison staff attends to in preparation for the execution. The tension is at times unbearable. Highly recommended, but not for the faint of heart. [Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 2/1/95.]-Dawn L. Anderson, North Richland Hills P.L., Tex.