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One moment Pamela is a newly-wed with a loving husband and a comfortable home. The next, she’s the prisoner of a killer who has lusted after her since high school.
Meanwhile, scaredy-cat Norman has had his car taken over by bad-boy Duke and hitch-hiker Boots. Together the lawless pair take him on a wild journey that looks like it's heading straight for the electric chair.
Then the glory bus comes along, with hope of salvation for all. But the people who climb aboard don’t know their destination is the furnace heat of the Mojave Desert, where a special welcome awaits them. It can’t be worse than what’s gone before - can it?
Meanwhile, scaredy-cat Norman has had his car taken over by bad-boy Duke and hitch-hiker Boots. Together the lawless pair take him on a wild journey that looks like it's heading straight for the electric chair.
Then the glory bus comes along, with hope of salvation for all. But the people who climb aboard don’t know their destination is the furnace heat of the Mojave Desert, where a special welcome awaits them. It can’t be worse than what’s gone before - can it?
About the Author
Richard Laymon was born in Chicago in 1947. He grew up in California and took a BA in English Literature from Willamette University, Oregon, and an MA from Loyola University, Los Angeles. Four of his books have been shortlisted for the Bram Stoker Award, which he won in 2001 with THE TRAVELLING VAMPIRE SHOW. Richard Laymon wrote many acclaimed works of horror and suspense, including THE STAKE, SAVAGE, AFTER MIDNIGHT and the three novels in the Beast House Chronicles: THE CELLAR, THE BEAST HOUSE and THE MIDNIGHT TOUR. He died in February 2001.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I first heard of the release of yet another posthumous novel from Richard Laymon, I had mixed feelings. One, I have been an avid reader of Laymon's works for the past 15 years, and have managed to read all in his considerable collection -- therefore, I felt eager to get my hands on yet another. Two, I had been sorely disappointed by Laymon's past two offerings -- Amara, and The Lake. Both, sub-standard in comparison to classics such as Blood Games, Darkness Tell Us, and the Island. Therefore, although I felt excitement at the idea of another Laymon book, I was also keenly aware that my excitement was likely to turn to disappointment.
Well, what a pleasant surprise when I started reading The Glory Bus. Despite the rather curious and slightly 'dodgy' sounding title (I think The Glory Bus was released as Into the Fire in the US -- a much better title in my opinion!), I found myself hooked after the first chapter. This is Laymon on top form -- the Laymon of the aforementioned classic titles. Forget about Amara, and The Lake. In my opinion, this book more than makes up for those disasters.
Without spoiling the plot, the book centres around two main characters; Pamela, and Norman. Pamela is a young woman, who finds herself abducted by a crazed stalker. Norman is a college student, who finds himself offering a ride to two sociopathic, psychopathic (and all other kinds of pathic!) Duke and Boots. I guess I cannot really expand without ruining the plot. But, be sure that there is plenty of creepiness, humour, and violence to keep the pages turning at a healthy rate.
If you are a Laymon fan -- buy it. If you are not a Laymon fan -- buy it, and then buy all of his other works (except the aforementioned bad apples!).
I read that this is likely to be the last of Richard Laymon' manuscripts for publication. I hope not. But, if it is, then he has certainly gone out with style.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm a massive Laymon fan and have been waiting for this book for months. It was well worth the wait. I read it in one day, I just couldn't put it down. Its action packed from the beginning to the end, full of twists and turns and keeps the reader hooked. For anyone concidering buying this book who hasn't read a laymon novel before, I'd definatly recommend it. Although its a little gory, its not as sick as some of his work. You will find yourself absorbed in the adventures of Pamela and Norman, 2 completely different characters, drawn together by The Glory Bus!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Laymon's been dead for four years now, yet he keeps pumping them out. The posthumous books are of the similar quality and writing style to his ah..er..prehumous books, so who's writing them now? No way they were written by him, let alone finished by him. I'll go for the possibility that they were ideas scribbled before he died suddenly in 2001 and finished by 'other writers'. I'm not criticising, they're a pretty good read, but still...
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not my cup of tea
i thought this book was a major let down!! some parts were pointless, laughable and totally unbelievable( and i have a good imagination!!). Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2009 by Nashile
The Glory Bus (Into The Fire)
This is another great Laymon classic but don't buy The Glory Bus if you have Into The Fire - it's the same novel with a different title!
Published on 23 Nov 2007 by Joby1
The Glory Bus
Like all Richard Laymon Books this book is great, I thought I'd read most of his books only to discover there's more!!!!! BRILL... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2007 by Rhian
Fun
Great fun, as pretty much all his books are. Trashy in the very best sense of the word.
Published on 7 Jun 2006 by Blue_fox
Best book ever written
This isnt actually my favourite book - it's my second favourite but it comes pretty close to being my first. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2006
brilliant!
He has his very own writing style - well, most of the better authors do but Laymon's is really unique. No one writes like him. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2006 by Gina Skinner
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