Ghost Story

Ghost Story

$90.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Peter Straub
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1979

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

A chilling masterpiece of modern horror, Ghost Story by Peter Straub plunges readers into the dark secrets of a small New England town where four elderly men share a terrifying past. This novel meticulously constructs an atmosphere of dread, revealing how a single, horrific act from their youth returns to haunt them with supernatural vengeance. Straub masterfully weaves a complex narrative that uncovers the insidious nature of guilt and the enduring power of malevolent spirits. The prose is rich and evocative, presenting a sophisticated take on the classic ghost tale that will keep readers on edge until the final, shocking revelation. It stands as a seminal work in the genre, illustrating the profound psychological impact of the uncanny.

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Description

Author: Peter Straub
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1979

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

A chilling masterpiece of modern horror, Ghost Story by Peter Straub plunges readers into the dark secrets of a small New England town where four elderly men share a terrifying past. This novel meticulously constructs an atmosphere of dread, revealing how a single, horrific act from their youth returns to haunt them with supernatural vengeance. Straub masterfully weaves a complex narrative that uncovers the insidious nature of guilt and the enduring power of malevolent spirits. The prose is rich and evocative, presenting a sophisticated take on the classic ghost tale that will keep readers on edge until the final, shocking revelation. It stands as a seminal work in the genre, illustrating the profound psychological impact of the uncanny.