Synopsis

Allison Parker, an aspiring model, believes she's found her dream apartment in a stunning Manhattan brownstone. But her new life quickly unravels into a terrifying nightmare. The building, a seemingly idyllic Upper West Side residence, houses a bizarre collection of eccentric and unsettling tenants, most notably a reclusive, blind priest who appears to watch her every move from an upstairs window. Strange, disquieting noises begin to emanate from the empty apartment above hers, slowly chipping away at her sanity. As Allison delves deeper into the building's unsettling history, she uncovers a chilling demonic secret tied to its very foundations. She finds herself trapped in a spiraling descent into madness, where the lines between reality and supernatural horror blur, forcing her to confront a boundless evil and unspeakable misdeeds that threaten to consume her soul. Reminiscent of "Rosemary's Baby," Konvitz crafts a claustrophobic and increasingly terrifying narrative, blending psychological tension with visceral demonic terror.

Critical Reception

"A New York Times–bestselling horror novel, 'The Sentinel' stands as a chilling classic, often lauded alongside 'Rosemary's Baby' for its masterful blend of psychological dread and visceral supernatural terror."

Adaptations

Feature film (1977) starring Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner, and Chris Sarandon.

Metadata

ISBN:9781504027519
Pages:293
Age Rating:18+

Acquire

Return to Nebula

Semantically Similar