A review by crowyhead
Shadowland by Peter Straub

5.0

This is one of my favorite of Peter Straub's novels. It's a creepy take on the idea of the [b:Sorcerer's Apprentice|1524173|The Sorcerer in the North (Ranger's Apprentice, #5)|John Flanagan|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327918728s/1524173.jpg|6627897] -- only in this case, the sorcerer may be more dangerous than anything his apprentice can cook up. There are loads of references to fairy tales here, which are fun to try to place, and I love the way that Straub makes it difficult to figure out what's real magic and what's just sleight of hand.