Peter Straub

I believe I encountered death, which was a bit too much for a seven-year-old.

There were a lot of adventure books for boys, historical novels by Kenneth Roberts, and whatever mystery novels the alarmed librarian imagined might not corrupt an eager but innocent youth.

The actual Blue Rose murders, which lie at the core of the three novels, yield various incorrect solutions which assume the status of truth.

My style has stayed pretty consistent over the years. I always wear what I like and what is appropriate for the occasion.

I was a bit challenged when I was younger to stay on the right path.