"PATTERSON IS A NATURAL STORYTELLER who never breaks the thread of action." —The New York Times The twisted force that had claimed his parents many years before now stalks him too. But the key to his survival lies locked deep in Peter's own mind. And he must discover it before the final night closes in.... "ROARS ON AS IT SHOULD TO A SMASHING CLIMAX." —The Boston Globe In ESCAPE THE NIGHT, Richard North Patterson weaves an inescapable tale of suspense, scandal, and shock too territying to put aside as it draws you into its vortex of unforgettable characters and shattering events.