Treasure Box

This article is about the horror novel. For other uses, see Treasure Box (disambiguation).

Treasure Box (1996) is a horror novel by American writer Orson Scott Card. It takes place in modern-day America.

Treasure Box

First edition
Author	Orson Scott Card
Cover artist	Neal McPheeters
Language	English
Genre	Horror
Publisher	HarperCollins
Publication date	1996
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (Hardcover & Paperback)
Pages	310
ISBN	0-06-017654-7
OCLC	34514898
Dewey Decimal	813/.54 20
LC Class	PS3553.A655 T75 1996

Plot introduction

The plot details a middle-aged man, Quentin Fears (pronounced "fierce"), who marries a woman who turns out to be from a strange family. The story unfolds as Quentin tries to stop a witch in the family from unleashing a great evil upon the world.

Influences

As with many of Card's other literature, a Christian/Mormon influence is present in this book.

Reception

Publishers Weekly complimented the plot and characters.^[1] Kirkus Reviews also cited strong characterization, but said the plot was neither realistic nor surprising.^[2]

See also

• List of works by Orson Scott Card
• Orson Scott Card