Published 1987
There is a house, hidden away in a small valley, that holds a dark and dreadful secret. The house is called Neath. There is a psychic who lives in that house who is part of its secret. His name is Kline. There is a guardian of the house, and of the psychic, and of the secret. He is known as The Keeper. Together, in unholy union, they serve a force whose existence threatens mankind itself. But now a terrible danger is sensed and an outsider must protect them all. The outsider is Halloran, and he is unaware of the insidious evil he must face. He will find love of a perverse nature; he will confront the darkness of his own soul. And eventually Halloran will discover the horrific and awesome secret of the Sepulchre… — Synopsis taken from cover
Reviews
"Skillfully weaves industrial espionage, terrorism, mythology, and supernatural horror into a fast-moving and well-written narrative. Attention to character, riveting suspense, and a satisfyingly chilling conclusion show Herbert once again to be a master of the genre."
— Library Journal
★★★★☆
Fan Site Editorial Review
Dark, atmospheric and laced with genuine menace. The world of private security and obscene wealth provides an unusual backdrop for Herbert's most psychologically complex antagonist. Genuinely shocking in its finale.