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A Special Place : The Heart of a Dark Matter by Peter Straub (2010, Paperback)

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, Peter Straub's first published novella, will come to stand as one of the author's most deeply unsettling works of fiction. A rumination on the nature of evil, the story centers on a boy, Keith Hayward, who is drawn by his nature to an irresistible fascination with death and the taking of life. His father's brother, the good-looking, suave Uncle Tillthe infamous ladykiller, who has led a shadowy career as a local celebrityrecognizes his nephew's innermost nature and gleefully tutors him in art of doing ill without getting caught. Even a cold-blooded sociopath must learn some lessons in survival, in seems, and Uncle Till is only happy to provide a tutorial, in the latest imaginative and disturbing work from one of America's most celebrated horror writers.

Product Identifiers

PublisherPegasus Books

ISBN-101605981028

ISBN-139781605981024

eBay Product ID (ePID)79775070

Product Key Features

Publication Year2010

LanguageEnglish

AuthorPeter Straub

FormatPaperback

Dimensions

Length8.3in.

Height0.5in.

Width5.7in.

Weight5.5 Oz

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GroupTrade

Reviews"Peter Straub ISA National Treasure.", Starred Review. Vivid but never overly graphic or grotesque, Straub's words paint horrific pictures of two depraved men. The violence is minimal, but understood in the most subtle of ways. This beautifully horrifying, delightfully disturbing tale of a family tree of evil will stay with the reader long after the last page is done., "Straub Can Write Circles Around Most of the Authors Topping Bestseller Lists These Days.", "Starred Review. This is high quality disturbing horror. Recommended not only for horror fans but for those who appreciate outstanding writing.", "When Peter Straub Turns ON All HIS Jets, No One in the Scream Factory Can Equal Him.", Straub is a master at creating an otherworldly type of fiction. It has earned him a fierce following., Frightening. Straub Can Write Superb Horror.

Publication Date2010-07-20

IllustratedYes

Number of Pages144 Pages