Having read Angel Board, the author's previous Samhain title, I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. (Yes, Angel Board is a must read) And The Lurkers is just as great. With The Lurkers, Mr. Rufty proves he has risen to the level of a pro. This book is a horror fan's dream, filled with the perfect blend of characters that you'll root for and ones you'll despise. And, as with all great tales, it's about the characters and the story. The critters in this one are small mean little devils. Wicked to the core. Rufty knows how to bring the scares and mayhem like a charging bull with chainsaws for horns. No one is safe. There were literally moments when my jaw dropped and I was stunned at how things unfolded. This is one mean book and I can't recommend it enough.