“Good thrillers keep us on the edge of our seats, simply because we do not know what’s going to happen next, nor could we ever have imagined what actually does. On both these points playwright Levin scores 100 percent.” The Washington Post on Veronica’s Room
“Veronica’s Room” and Other Dramas : Dr. Cook’s Garden, Interlock, and Veronica’s Room
02-04-25
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Description
Ira Levin’s trio of dramatic plays includes Veronica’s Room, a chilling psychological drama that explores the thin line between reality and madness. This beautiful new edition includes an introduction by Nicholas Levin.
Is Susan Susan—a self-possessed 1970s college student—or Veronica, a conflicted young lady of 1935, desperately believing herself to be a later Susan? What begins as a seeming mission of mercy leads to a terrifying crisis of self-doubt.
Presented here for the first time in omnibus form are three of Ira Levin’s dramatic stage plays—by turns tense, dark, thought-provoking, and always engaging: the biting Interlock, the contentious Dr. Cook’s Garden, and the mind-bending Veronica’s Room.
Featuring new introductions by the author’s son, Nicholas Levin
Praise
“Good thrillers keep us on the edge of our seats, simply because we do not know what’s going to happen next, nor could we ever have imagined what actually does. On both these points playwright Levin scores 100 percent.” The Washington Post on Veronica’s Room
“Like being trapped in someone else’s nightmare…Jarring and [with a] surprising climax…A neat, elegant thriller.” The Village Voice on Veronica’s Room
“Ira Levin has a devious mind. In Veronica’s Room…he coolly unravels a nightmare of deception so corrupt that each layer peeled away reveals a new and surprising abomination. As he did in his popular thriller Deathtrap, Levin plays a crafty game of psychology, pitting conventional reality and morality against an insidious force of mind-bending guile and rampant depravity.” Los Angeles Times on Veronica’s Room
“Part morality play, part suspense thriller, part comedy.” The New York Times on Dr. Cook’s Garden
“Theatrical excitement…[with] moments of effective menace.” New York Post on Dr. Cook’s Garden
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Release Date | February 4, 2025 |
| Release Date Machine | 1738627200 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Drama & Plays |
Author Bio
The genre-defining works of novelist-playwright Ira Levin (1929–2007) include such indelible titles as Rosemary’s Baby, The Stepford Wives, The Boys from Brazil, and Deathtrap—the fifth longest-running play in Broadway history. At home in nearly every genre—horror (Rosemary’s Baby), crime (Edgar-winning A Kiss Before Dying), science fiction (This Perfect Day), comedy (No Time For Sergeants), even a Broadway musical (Drat! The Cat!)—Levin’s enduring works continue to resonate with readers and audiences, serving as iconic cultural and creative touchstones. Learn more at Levin’s official website, IraLevin.org.
Overview
Ira Levin’s trio of dramatic plays includes Veronica’s Room, a chilling psychological drama that explores the thin line between reality and madness. This beautiful new edition includes an introduction by Nicholas Levin.
Is Susan Susan—a self-possessed 1970s college student—or Veronica, a conflicted young lady of 1935, desperately believing herself to be a later Susan? What begins as a seeming mission of mercy leads to a terrifying crisis of self-doubt.
Presented here for the first time in omnibus form are three of Ira Levin’s dramatic stage plays—by turns tense, dark, thought-provoking, and always engaging: the biting Interlock, the contentious Dr. Cook’s Garden, and the mind-bending Veronica’s Room.
Featuring new introductions by the author’s son, Nicholas Levin