{"product_id":"the-ridge-paperback","title":"The Ridge - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Koryta\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover a brilliant thriller set in a remote big-cat sanctuary: \"one of the scariest and most touching horror tales in years\" (James Patterson). \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In an isolated stretch of eastern Kentucky, on a hilltop known as Blade Ridge, stands a lighthouse that illuminates nothing but the surrounding woods. For years the lighthouse has been considered no more than an eccentric local landmark -- until its builder is found dead at the top of the light, and his belongings reveal a troubling local history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For deputy sheriff Kevin Kimble, the lighthouse-keeper's death is disturbing and personal. Years ago, Kimble was shot while on duty. Somehow the death suggests a connection between the lighthouse and the most terrifying moment of his life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Audrey Clark is in the midst of moving her large-cat sanctuary onto land adjacent to the lighthouse. Sixty-seven tigers, lions, leopards, and one legendary black panther are about to have a new home there. Her husband, the sanctuary's founder, died scouting the new property, and Audrey is determined to see his vision through. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As strange occurrences multiply at the Ridge, the animals grow ever more restless, and Kimble and Audrey try to understand what evil forces are moving through this ancient landscape, just past the divide between dark and light. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ridge\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant thriller from international bestseller Michael Koryta, further evidence of why Dean Koontz has said \"Michael Koryta's work resonates into deeper strata than does most of what I read\" and why Michael Connelly has named him \"one of the best of the best.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Ridge\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic ghost story, penned by a master. I couldn't put it down, even though I almost screamed when the wind blew a branch against the tree outside my study. Yes, it's that scary.\" --Stephen King\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Koryta\u003c\/b\u003e (pronounced ko-ree-ta) is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of nine novels, including \u003ci\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/i\u003e. His last three novels, \u003ci\u003eThe Ridge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Cypress House\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSo Cold the River\u003c\/i\u003e were all \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e notable books and nominated for several national and international awards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In addition to winning the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize, his novel \u003ci\u003eEnvy the Night\u003c\/i\u003e was selected as a Reader's Digest condensed book. Koryta's work has been translated into more than twenty languages. A former private investigator and newspaper reporter, Koryta graduated from Indiana University with a degree in criminal justice. He currently lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Bloomington, Indiana.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.34 x 9.28 x 6.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44409582485639,"sku":"9780316178129","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/dlVrQXo0YlhZTmQ3d2lVaGZBWW9Rdz09.webp?v=1775346572","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-ridge-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}