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Mr. X
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Mr. X
A supernatural thriller from the author of Koko, The Talisman, Floating Dragon and The Throat.
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The award-winning new supernatural thriller from the acclaimed author of Ghost Story, Koko, The Throat, and The Talisman.
Every year on his birthday, Ned Dunstan experiences a paralysing seizure where he is forced to witness scenes of ruthless slaughter perpetrated by a mysterious figure in black whom he calls Mr. X. As his birthday approaches, Ned is drawn back to his hometown of Edgerton, Illinois, driven by a premonition that his mother is dying.
On her deathbed, she reveals to him the name of his long-absent father and warns him that he is in grave danger. Despite these warnings, Ned embarks on a quest through Edgerton’s past to uncover the truth behind his own identity and the secrets of his fantastic family.
However, when Ned becomes the prime suspect in three violent deaths, he begins to realise that he is not the only one who has returned home...
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Mr. X by Peter Straub is praised for its thrilling exploration of the paranormal and supernatural themes, marking a triumphant return to the genre. The plot is described as challenging, while the characters are noted for their intriguing complexity. Esteemed authors like Stephen King and Clive Barker commend Straub for his engaging language and world-class storytelling.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780006513759
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2000
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 314g
Pages: 640
About the Author
Peter Straub was born in Milwaukee, and is the author of fourteen novels, including Ghost Story and The Talisman (with Stephen King). He has won two British Fantasy Awards, two Bram Stoker Awards, the International Horror Guild Award and two World Fantasy Awards, and was elected Grand Master at the 1998 World Horror Convention. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. He has lived in Ireland and England, and now lives in New York City.
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