Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner
Superstition
Amazon US HC Amazon Canada HC
David Ambrose
Class/Genre: Mystery Scientific based Supernatural
Warner, Oct 1998, $24.00, 368 pp.
Manhattan University research psychologist, Dr. Sam Towne, has gathered eight individuals to participate in a parapsychology experiment. The group will try to form an essence from their collective thoughts. Renowned reporter Joanna Cross, who is very skeptical about the so-called mumbo jumbo experiment, is a member of the team.
The group begins to formulate Adam by creating a personal history for him, drawing pictures of him, and talking to him as if he actually existed. Ultimately, they try communicating with Adam using standard supernatural devices and techniques. Initially, their experiment fails, but when it finally succeeds, it goes way beyond the imagination line of the Twilight Zone. The group panics, especially when Adam seems like a malevolent being, and tries to terminate their creation. However, Adam, realizing what is occurring, seeks vengeance by killing his creators one at a time. It is up to the scientist and the reporter to stop the phantom killer before he eliminates the entire group.
SUPERSTITION is a well designed supernatural tale constructed around scientific research into parapsychology. The story line is engaging as it will fascinate readers with David Ambrose's ability to blend cutting edge scientific research and the supernatural into a believable, incredibly awesome thriller. The novel sags a bit when Adam begins his Jason-like killing spree. In spite of this minor but exciting flaw, this book is one of the best spine tingling chillers of the year.
Harriet Klausner
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