A review by kellyhager
The Ridge by Michael Koryta

5.0

I don't want to say too much about the plot because most of the fun is in learning what's happening. But it's set in Kentucky and there's a lighthouse...even though it only lights up the woods. And there's a sanctuary for lions, tigers and cougars. And there's a suicide. And things get really strange.

Oh, holy crap, this book. It's very, very creepy and unsettling. I don't think "unsettling" is even strong enough for it. But even more than that, it's also incredibly well-written.

I've read (counting this) his last three standalones and each one has gotten better and scarier. If this trend continues, the next one may literally kill me. (Yes, I mean that I may actually cease to be because of the awesomeness and terror.)

Recommended, but make sure you have plenty of time to read it (and maybe on a very, very sunny day).