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“Evans is so good at nail-biting narrative.” —WashingtonPost
“[A]crackling literary mystery. . . . Harrow itself contains Shirley Jackson levelsof gloomy passages and dark secrets. Smart, scary, sexy, and gorgeously writtento boot.” —Booklist (starredreview)
Joe Hill’s Horns meets Donna Tartt’sThe Secret History in this bold new thriller from Justin Evans, authorof the critically acclaimed A Good and Happy Child. Whenseventeen-year-old Andrew Taylor is transplanted from his American high schoolto a British boarding school—a high-profile academy for the sons of England’sfinest—his father hopes that the boy’s dark past will not follow him fromacross the Atlantic. But blood, suspense, and intrigue quickly surround Andrewonce again as he finds himself struggling with a deadly mystery left unsolvedby a student from Harrow School’s past—the enigmatic poet Lord Byron.
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"Sterlingcindysu lent me this ARC-thanks! This is a good mildly scary read mixing a gothic setting with a modern vibe with some spice, given its link to Byron. The author does a good job with setting a mood, painting a picture of the place and giving you some feeling for the characters. Could get picky about the rating in regards to the ending I might have chosen, but in the end I give the author credit for a couple evenings enjoyable read and a window into another world."
— John (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The White Devil is a page-turning tour de force. Both a thoughtful and learned homage to the ghost story, and a clever and compelling rethinking of the genre, this is an amazing, frightening, and believable novel. I loved it.”
— David Liss, New York Times bestselling author -
“Demonic possession, the provocative topic of Justin Evans’s first novel, A Good and Happy Child, takes on a literary twist and a sexual jolt in The White Devil. . . . Evans heaps an assortment of gothic embellishments onto this coming-of-age narrative.”
— New York Times Book Review -
“Chilling-to-the-bone…Deliciously frightening, The White Devil is a literary scare story in an earlier tradition before vampires ruled the day, or at least the genre.”
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“Gripping…[A] disturbing gothic thriller.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
The White Devil Listener Reviews
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" Boarding school story + ghost story + Lord Byron mystery = great fun. "
— Lisa, 2/7/2014 -
" Absolutely loved this book, I was on the edge of my seat whilst reading. The plot is fab, a perfect example of the ghost story genre. The characters are good. I thought at first it was a teen book due to the age of the protagonists but due to the nature of the story and the language I thinkits definitely adult! I really enjoyed it and didn't read through to the end because I enjoyed it so much and didn't want to spoil it! "
— Rachel, 1/31/2014 -
" Though not "scary," I found this book to have its creepy moments here and there. Justin Evans is indeed a fantastic writer. Andrew Taylor, an American sent to a British boarding school due to previous behavioral issues in America, discovers he has a strange connection to school's ghost. As Andrew attempts to uncover his connection with the spirit, it only become more malevolent - hurting those Andrew gets closer to. This was definitely an interesting read though I didnt completely love the story. I am not disappointed that I read it. If I could, I'd probably bump this up to 3.5 stars. "
— Carmen, 1/31/2014 -
" It's not as scary as I would have thought, but it's still an interesting read. I do like books that try to solve mysteries from the past. "
— Tavia, 1/29/2014 -
" Came highly praised by Stephan King as a good, true ghost story...but i found it pretty bland. Not scary or terribly interesting... "
— Daniel, 1/17/2014 -
" Good scary ghost story! "
— Sally, 1/11/2014 -
" Set in England (check), creepy ghost story (check), contains literary mystery (check)...this book ticked my boxes. Not the single best ghost story I've ever read, but good enough to keep me turning pages. Characterization was pretty weak. "
— Kristen, 1/3/2014 -
" It kept me engaged, but I wasn't all that impressed with the writing. "
— Jschro, 12/27/2013 -
" The White Devil is a very creepy ghost story, told with flair by Justin Evans. It also is about Lord Byron, Harrow School, and various love stories. Quite enjoyable. "
— Alison, 12/17/2013 -
" An enjoyable ghost story with a little literary gossip thrown in. Probably not of interest to my teens. "
— alexandra, 10/9/2013 -
" Perfect beach reading. Engaging, but not taxing. Easy to read. Maybe that's not a great recommendation, but it did the job I asked of it. "
— Dorothy, 12/31/2012 -
" An intriguing mystery that incorporates Lord Byron's poetry. A teenage boy gets caught up with a school ghost. But the ending lacks punch and leaves the reader wishes for more. "
— Izzy, 8/2/2012 -
" I definitely enjoyed this book - a page turner - I was a little let down at the ending, thought that could have been stronger, but I guess the future is where my imagination takes it :) Should be a good book to be on your reading list :) "
— Janice, 5/8/2012 -
" Very well written. Like a fog that creeps around you, this book will make you chill and thrill at the same time. "
— Stephanie, 10/13/2011 -
" So stupid! I listened to this one while I walked, and I couldn't wait for it to be done. The story is slow. The characters are lame. I was just done when tuberculosis turned out to the be the great surprise of the book. Skip this one. "
— Anne, 10/12/2011 -
" Maybe just a little below a 4 star rating, but a good creepy literary read. "
— Sandy, 8/15/2011 -
" A young American is sent to an exclusive English prep school where is is cast to play Lord Byron in the school play. As his class mates start dying, he becomes involed with a ghost. Homosexual overtures. Free copy for review purposes. "
— Fredrick, 7/19/2011 -
" The author is a master at building suspense. Except for the very end, each build-up paid off nicely. Not a fan of the ending. I give this a 2.65 and round up to 3 stars. "
— Ann, 5/3/2011 -
" very different ghost story. Liked that it was talking about Lord Bryon & england <br/>Full review to come "
— Julie, 4/22/2011
About Christian Coulson
Christian Coulson is an Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator and an actor best known for his role as Tom Marvolo Riddle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Other film credits include Take Me Back, I Am Nasrine, and Amateurs.