treasure box     orson scott cart A shattering childhood tragedy left Quentin Fears devastated and unable to cope with the world and its citizens It didnt however prevent him from making millions through brilliant investments and now the enigmatic recluse has experienced the extraordinarily unexpected love at first sight But a whirlwind courtship and marriage to Madeleine  beautiful witty and equally illatease with reality  is bringing Quentin something other than the bliss he anticipated for now he must meet his new wifes family A bizarre dysfunctional collection of extreme characters they are guarding a secret both shocking and terrifying  as is Madeleine herself And suddenly Quentin Fears must prevent his dream woman from unleashing an ageless malevolence intent on ruling the world