The Keep

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Summary: One of the best horror books
Review: Its hard to categorize this book, since it reads far better than the traditional "horror" splatterfest. Its as much a suspense novel as a pure horror yarn. It also has the ability to draw you in. I read it at a hotel by the sea, but while reading it I felt that I had been transported to the gothic environs of the Keep itself.

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Summary: Refreshingly unique
Review: A friend asked me to describe THE KEEP. I had to tell him I couldn't say too much about this complex novel for fear of giving away vital plot lines before he could read for himself.
Set in World War II, THE KEEP follows a German Army troop as they move into a Romanian mountain fortress to protect a strategic entry point from enemies. Then 'something' starts picking them off one by one. Reinforcements arrive by way of an SS extermination squad which is no more successful in vanquishing the unseen foe. Then we're introduced to Professor Cuza, his daughter, Magda, and Glenn, the mysterious stranger. What ensues is one of the most uniqe vampire stories I have ever read. The power struggle between Captain Woermann and SS Major Kaempffer provides constant tension and conflict throughout the story. Molasar, the resident vamp, is so evil and fascinating; I'd like to see more of him. But he's not your garden-variety vampire; Wilson throws in a few twists to the traditional vamp tale. This novel brilliantly combines history, military strategy and politics, vampire myth, and suspense to create one incredible story. Some Nazis get disposed of along the way which, in my opinion, is never a bad thing.
This is a great read. I couldn't put it down, and I can't wait to move on to the next in the series.

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Summary: What you've been looking for in a horror book...
Review: If you've been perusing the horror section for a truly captivating novel which will both frighten you and yet keep you reading far into the night, then look no further. The author, F. Paul Wilson, has written a truly interesting horror story. His writing style is excellent. This is definitely one of the books worth buying, reading and keeping in your bookshelf for future reading. It is that good!

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Summary: The Keep By F. Paul Wilson
Review: This book is one of the best books I have read in a long time. I find myself re-reading this book over time after time. F. Paul Wilson really did it with this book. If you are looking for a writer who can capture a moment or scene in time you have found him. IT IS THE BEST!

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Summary: The Keep
Review: I always loved the story. "The Keep" is one of my favorite books and I read it twice. I loved the rivalry between Woermann and Kaempffer. Klaus Woermann and Erich Kaempffer are my favorite characters in this book. I found them fascinating.

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Summary: KEEP this book!
Review: This is a novel that I read several years ago, and it still vividly remains in my mind. This is a novel for those who love vampire stories, especially Dracula. It's a novel that takes the reader to an occupied Nazi village in Romania. In this village there is a castle with 16,807 nickle crosses embedded in the stone walls of the keep. It's a great read that remains a constant page turner. It's a story with a great plot, that will leave you with a jaw dropped to the floor by the time you reach the ending.

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Summary: Amazing!!!!!!
Review: F. Paul Wilson has knack for capturing your attention. After picking up this book I didn`t want to put it down. I forst heard of the book when I rented the movie of the same name "The Keep", it wasn`t bad and then decided to read the book. The movie didn`t do it justice but do they ever!!! If you want to appreciate the book even more rent the movie...

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Summary: An excellent good vs evil,horror,love story combination.
Review: When I first read "The Keep" I was drawn by the historical time period involved. As I read on the excellent way that Mr. Wilson portrays characters,scenery,and story line in a most tangible way kept me spellbound for the rest of the book. Anyone who enjoys historical or geographical accuracy in a compelling story line will want to read this book. I've read this book numerous times,including once aloud for a friend . I believe this is one of my favorite books/stories. Definitely a must read!

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Summary: If you only read one horror book in your life....
Review: this must be it. The Keep is a well-written story with very original ideas. The style the author uses to write about the darkness enveloping people is really scary. I first read it more than 10 years ago and continue to re-read it. The story is timeless and the publisher should continue reprinting the book!

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Summary: Still great after all these years...
Review: I recently picked up a copy of The Keep at a used book store, fondly remembering it to be one of the best novels I've read. I thought I might reaquaint myself with the story, and if it turned out to be as good as I remembered, read the rest of the series. Very quickly I found myself finished with this book and actively searching for the rest in the series, all of which I found and devoured immediately. F. Paul Wilson's novels are superbly written and are wonderfully woven together into the climax with Nightworld. Start with The Keep, but don't stop until you've gone through the series and finished with Nightworld.