Treasure Box (1996) is a horror novel by American writer Orson Scott Card. It takes place in modern-day America.

Treasure Box
First edition
AuthorOrson Scott Card
Cover artistNeal McPheeters
LanguageEnglish
GenreHorror
PublisherHarperCollins
Publication date
1996
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardcover & Paperback)
Pages310
ISBN0-06-017654-7
OCLC34514898
813/.54 20
LC ClassPS3553.A655 T75 1996

Plot introduction

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The plot details a middle-aged man, Quentin Fears (pronounced "fierce"), who marries a woman who turns out to be from a strange family. The story unfolds as Quentin tries to stop a witch in the family from unleashing a great evil upon the world.

Influences

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As with many of Card's other literature, a Christian/Mormon influence is present in this book.

Reception

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Publishers Weekly complimented the plot and characters.[1] Kirkus Reviews also cited strong characterization, but said the plot was neither realistic nor surprising.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Treasure Box". Publishers Weekly. 1996. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Treasure Box". Kirkus Reviews. 15 June 1996. Retrieved 18 March 2015.
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