James Herbert's most intriguing and beloved character, David Ash, returns in his third novel, following on from }Haunted{ and }The Ghosts Of Sleath{. Here, Ash arrives at Comraich Castle to investigate a series of disturbing events, and he soon finds himself embroiled in his biggest mystery yet as he discovers a basement full of secrets so shocking they would send shockwaves around the world if they were ever revealed... Widely imitated and hugely influential, James Herbert's 23 novels have sold more than 54 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over 30 different languages.