Nightmare, With Angel Book

Stephen Gallagher is a bestselling British author whose dark psychological fiction is so well crafted, it transcends the "suspense" genre in which it's usually placed. Nightmare, with Angel is about an 11-year-old girl who runs away from her lonely life in England with an emotionally distant father, and sweet-talks a mentally ill tinker into helping her search for her mother in Germany. During the chase that ensues, as the girl and her reluctant friend flee from the police, we learn why both the tinker and the girl's mother are likely to be very dangerous to her. This is a novel to lose yourself in: it not only has an absorbing story, but also richly imagined characters such as the panicky father, endearing police personnel, and an anxiety-provoking, yet oddly touching relationship between the mismatched friends. And the mood is creepy--not in the least bit sentimental.Read More