Such is the plight of Kaylie McMillan (Elizabeth Palmer, etc.) in this suspenseful second effort from Michael Prescott.

As in "Comes the Dark," this is a gripping, suspenseful thriller. John Cray is a nasty, irreprehensible villain, smooth and relentlessly evil. Again, Prescott delves into Cray's youth to show us the reason, but again, not the justification, for his actions.

The physical and psychological "hunt" between Kaylie and Cray is tense, and frustrating, as Kaylie appears to be losing the match, and Dr. Cray may finally get his revenge.

A stunning book in many ways, it will keep you riveted. The supporting characters, as in Prescott's first novel, are very interesting, even if the hero (Roy Shepherd) and Kaylie are very similar thematically to the two heroes in "Comes the Dark."

But, this is a minor complaint---just read it and be enthralled!


Wow! This one got to me!   October 29, 1999
 17 out of 20 found this review helpful

The cover caught my eye and the story captured by mind. This is really a scary book, but very believable. Kaylie is a sympathetic and pathetic character, running for her life while trying to rid the world of a sadistic killer. No one believes her, she has no money, she lives in seedy motels and her beat up old car--all the while trying to convince herself she's not crazy. She is so terribly alone with her fears and her mission. I couldn't even catch my breath until it was over. I can hardly wait for the next Prescott novel. Wish he would include Kaylie and Detective Shepherd in a sequel...I want to know what happens to them both.


A Thriller You Can't Pass Up   July 18, 2000
 15 out of 19 found this review helpful

What a book! Michael Prescott out did his self on this one! Talk about twists and turns, this book has it! I could not put it down. Kaylie was amazing! She hunted down her prey, turning the table on Cray! Such a wild plot to this story. The ending was awesome. This is a must read thriller!


Excellent second book by Prescott!   November 3, 1999
 13 out of 21 found this review helpful

Comes the Dark was great, but Stealing Faces was excellent. Believable characters, lots of suspense and very exciting. I couldn't put it down and read it in one day. Looking forward to another novel by this author.


Wow!   December 11, 1999
 9 out of 10 found this review helpful

I don't know what book Lisa from California read, but it sure wasn't this one. I thought the motivation of Cray's actions were well explained. I read a LOT of books and this one kept me on edge right up to the end. Prescott knows his stuff. What a thriller. Can't wait for the next one.