 First edition | |
| Author | Orson Scott Card |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Neal McPheeters |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication date | 1996 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 310 |
| ISBN | 0-06-017654-7 |
| OCLC | 34514898 |
| Dewey Decimal | 813/.54 20 |
| LC Class | PS3553.A655 T75 1996 |
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. Kirkus Reviews also cited strong characterization, but said the plot was neither realistic nor surprising.
See also
References
- "Treasure Box". Publishers Weekly. 1996. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
- "Treasure Box". Kirkus Reviews. 15 June 1996. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
External links
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