Well! There must be something wrong with me because I really enjoyed reading this twisted story. I thought this was my first Richard Laymon book but when I reached a certain part, I realized I read this book when I was still a teenager and never forgot how disturbing it was but I had no idea it was an R.L. book. (Richard Laymon was not in my vocabulary in that lifetime). I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I have to laugh when I read some of the reviews because this is a true horror book and not to be taken so seriously. (IMO). This story is not for the faint hearted or if a reader is easily offended by graphic violence, language and sex, since it has it all. I thought the book was well-written even though it was disturbing in many parts, but isn't horror mean't to be disturbing, shocking or downright frightening? I recommend this book only to horror lovers who are open to "anything goes" in their choice of reading material. I have rated this book 5 twisted 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars!!