In 1947, after a five-year stay in an insane asylum, Saxon Faraday returns to her home on an island off the coast of Maine. Her reason for returning: to confront and defeat the evil creature known as the Serpent, even though it leads her and two unusual companions into the heart of darkness. Gray (Mr. Crisper and The Ravenous) continues her tradition of creating compelling horror tales with a strong foothold in setting and regional folklore. A good choice for large libraries. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.