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Check out the cover for Vollendung, the German language edition of The Sculptor. Pretty cool, huh? Vollendung is the German word for "completion." If you've read The Sculptor, you'll think it's an appropriate title. For more information, or to purchase Vollendung, please go to the Random House/Blanvalet web site.
"When you start THE SCULPTOR, get ready for
an all-nighter, and double-lock your doors!"
—Kevin O'Brien, New York Times
bestselling author
"A thriller from beginning to end... The Sculptor is a roller coaster ride of twists and turns... readers will be left wanting more from Gregory Funaro."
"[The Impaler] will buffet the waters of your mind. I can’t imagine a reader who won’t be disturbed by this unique and powerful story. That’s great horror!"
— The Deepening World of Fiction
— The Deepening World of Fiction"A stone-cold thrill ride! Unique and unexpected twists make this one a keeper!" — Lisa Jackson
"[The Sculptor] reminded me of why I loved The Silence of the Lambs so much." — Gregg Olsen
"The Sculptor is a masterful mix of Michelangelo and murder by a gifted author. Funaro provides clever plotting and plenty of suspense. This one's a thinking reader's thriller that engages the mind yet punches hard to the gut. Michelangelo would be proud." — John Lutz
"The Sculptor is a masterfully haunting read! Gregory Funaro explores the dark, diabolical mind of a unique serial killer, The Sculptor, who turns murder into an art form—and his victims into classic visions. Fast-paced, exciting and wildly surreal, Funaro's debut thriller delivers gasp-out-loud terror and relentless suspense. A genuine page-turner! When you start The Sculptor, get ready for an all-nighter, and double-lock your doors!" — Kevin O'Brien
"Funaro... not only takes a topic in which I have zero interest and grabs my full attention, but also compels me to seek out more information regarding it... The result will frighten you and at the same time compel you to turn to the next page... The Sculptor will make your hair stand on end... You’ll be gripping the pages so tightly you just might tear the book in half." — Bookreporter.com
“Funaro's novel is clearly a cut above (no pun intended) many of the other serial killer novels of the past few decades. He has successfully created a chilling atmosphere, believable characters with levels of complexity and depth and a serial killer that is horrific enough to unsettle the sturdiest reader." — New Mystery Reader
“Freshman novels got a reputation boost with the publication of Gregory Funaro’s The Sculptor... a serial killer novel written with depth and precision... Funaro’s writing is well paced and sharp, needle-in-your-eye sharp. In all, this novel is extremely well put together and a great read." — Horror World
"Gregory Funaro does a great job of keeping the pace at a high level and never letting up on the tension. The Sculptor is a very complex character and the horrors he is creating are truly the stuff of nightmares. Thankfully, the reader is kept guessing right up until the final chapters...a finale that brings everything together in a very satisfying manner." — HorrorNews.net
"A highly accomplished debut novel that cleverly uses art history... Funaro is clearly a writer with talent and the Sculptor is a truly terrible, original individual and serial killer... The Sculptor will not disappoint." — Morpheus Tales
"This intricately constructed novel will get your heart racing and keep it racing... a unique thriller that will have you turning pages with glee... If you try out one new crime thriller/horror author in 2010/2011, make it Gregory Funaro and his.... novel, The Sculptor." — The Deepening World of Fiction
"[The Sculptor is] an impressive first offering that shows a great deal of potential for Gregory Funaro. It is, all things considered, a great read with enough teeth that readers will be looking forward to his next book." — Dread Central
"The Sculptor is an absorbing, thrilling, and enlightening (how often can you say that about a serial killer novel?) piece of pulp, and a fantastic debut for Gregory Funaro. If you like your thrills with a heavy dose of smarts, definitely add this one to your short list! — HorrorView.com
"Gregory Funaro's first novel is a polished, page-turning thriller ... but with a deliciously perverted twist... The titular villain is beautifully rendered in blood and darkness... a brilliant, damaged, uber-organized killer with a defined order and reasoning behind everything he does. This is what makes the book so fascinating and so believable. It is genius pitted against genius, which is always a beautiful, rich thing to read... All in all, a well-written and most satisfying read." — Shroud Magazine
"[The Sculptor is] a dazzling debut ... Mr. Funaro has constructed a sleek and unflinching horror-thriller that will keep readers gasping with dark delight. " — Count Gore
— Count Gore“Funaro delivers a galvanizing thriller, packed with suspense ... excellent.” — Midwest Book Review
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"Funaro is a deep and careful writer, one who elevates his subject matter and genre to a new level. I would like to see much more from him in the years to come. There is something about THE IMPALER that causes me to believe that Funaro is a household name in the making. " — Bookreporter.com
— Bookreporter.com"[The Impaler is] an exceptionally detailed... intellectual thriller that demands close attention." — Mysterious Reviews
"[The Impaler] scared me out of my wits... An amazing experience."
"[The Impaler is] another superb serial killer thriller featuring FBI Agent Sam Markham... a surprising and shattering climax that will have readers squealing with terror and delight." — Count Gore
— Count Gore“Funaro... does not disappoint his readers with The Impaler. Rarely does this reviewer read a book that captures the attention so thoroughly. Funaro proves himself worthy of status on the best-seller list with this intense, electrifying thriller which deserves more than 5 stars — Midwest Book Review
— Midwest Book Review
