House (2006) (edit title/settings)

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• Barsidious White: a.k.a. Tin Man. A killer in a mask who has trapped two couples in a house with the eccentric family who lives there and has issued his own list of rules for who will live and who will die.
• Jack Singleton: Protagonist, married to Stephanie, though their marriage is failing. Jack's Occupation: Novelist
• Stephanie Singleton: Protagonist, married to Jack. Stephanie's Occupation: Singer (page 26)
• Randy Messarue: Protagonist, Randy's Occupation: Runs chain of resturants and hotels (page 24 and 25).
• Leslie Taylor: Protagonist, associates with Randy. Leslie's Occupation: Psychologist
• Stewart: Lives with his wife and son in the house that becomes the prison the three families are trapped in.
• Susan: A fascinating child. She brought some much needed light into the darkness.
• Pete: Lives with his family in the house that becomes the prison they are trapped in. He takes a liking to Leslie right off the bat.
• Betty: Stewart's wife and Pete's mother.
• Morton Lawdale: The officer who stops Jack and Stephanie on the highway.
• Melissa: Jack and Stephanie's deceased daughter.

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• “The light came into the darkness, and the darkness did not understand it.”

  Narrator

• “My heart holds all secrets; my heart tells no lies.”

  Stephanie

• “"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So is evil."”

  Leslie

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• House (Wayside Inn): Gate (21).The room was open to a high ceiling, and a fancy chandelier hovered over their heads. The spotless hardwood floor reflected a wide carpeted staircase. Flower-filled vases perched on tables, in wall niches, and small stands in corners. The living room to their left boasted a yawning fireplace with a carved mantel. (22).Kitchen PantryBasementBoiler room
• Alabama
• Montgomery
• Tuscaloosa

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Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

• Motif (SIN): Sin is found all throughout the book. Therefore it must be an important aspect/detail.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

1. Frank Peretti (Author)
2. Ted Dekker (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

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• Dewey: 813.54

Notes for Parents edit see section history

While younger ages may be able to grasp and understand concepts, some imagery may be inappropriate.

Subjects edit see section history

• Books › Mystery & Thrillers › Thrillers › Suspense
• Books › Religion & Spirituality › Fiction › Mystery