Night Screams by Bill Pronzini and Barry N. Malzberg

What now? What did the forces want her to do next? Leave the house, try to get away in the darkness? No. The murderer was out there, watching, waiting; he would see her if she tried to leave, and she couldn't outrun a man through the snow. Hide? No. There wasn't anywhere to hide that she wouldn't be found.1981 paperback editionA year or so ago, I guess, I spent four dollars on a 1979 Playboy Press hardcover copy of the novel Night Screams by critically acclaimed mystery writer Bill Pronzini and our hero Barry N. Malzberg. The time has come to read it! I'll be reading my physical copy, the jacket of which is severely damaged, though the actual book itself seems to be in good shape; an image of a noose is inscribed on the blue front cover, which is kind of fun. You can find your own copy of the novel on e-bay for less than ten bucks if you aren't picky, or read a scan available as I write this at the internet archive.Before we dig into this 260 or so page thriller, here are links to my…