The Devil Walks

Evil is not ugly. You cannot tell, simply from looking at a man, what colour is his soul. For most of his life, Daniel has known only the company of his mother - a silent, reclusive woman who has hidden him away from the outside world. Then a forceful knock at the door changes everything and Daniel realizes just how many secrets his mother has kept from him. Secrets of a dark family history - a history of fiendish spite and devilish wickedness that Daniel must now confront. . . A sinister thriller from Carnergie, Whitbread and Guardian award-winning author Anne Fine.