A truly great novel makes the reader emote, whether it’s with each turn of the page or after the book has been set down. A tale that can cause me to think back about its characters and themes a week after reading is one that accomplished a purpose. It took me on an adventurous journey, and like one of the main characters at the end, I’m still having trouble getting over it. Arsenault has made a strong entry into the world of fiction, namely horror, and I'm eagerly awaiting his next read.