Description:A favourite amongst fans. The story of a corrupt family who have achieved immortality via a magic ritual which allows their souls to remain trapped forever within an ancient painting.
Influenced by Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, this is a powerful book full of grotesque imagery. It examines a highly decadent family, completely without conscience, who, amongst their many misdemeanours, regularly flay their victims alive. Typical of Masterton's later novels - well written, multi-layered and extremely graphic.