This book had it's moments, but it wasn't particularly scary after the first act. Its funny, the first time I tried to read this book, I was so put off by the retired metal rocker protagonist, I stopped before any of the good stuff. I recently picked it up again on the recommendation of a friend, and once it picks up it keeps things going with steady momentum. I even stayed up late to finish it last night.

I do have to say that I found the hypnotist angle a little flimsy so despite a competent performance otherwise I had a hard time truly going along for the ride. Yes, it already has a ghost and spirit dogs but for some reason it was the hypnotism that threw me.

It was a good read, but not a terrifying book, which is what I was in the mood for at the time.