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Black House

By Stephen King and Peter Straub
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Black House by Stephen King and Peter Straub is a gripping horror novel that explores the mysterious and sinister happenings in a small Wisconsin town. It follows retired detective Jack Sawyer, who investigates a series of brutal murders with ties to an otherworldly realm. Throughout the story, Jack uncovers dark truths that challenge the boundaries between reality and fantasy.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by a chilling blend of horror and supernatural elements that take you on a suspenseful journey across parallel worlds. The novel is perfect for those who appreciate intricate storytelling with richly developed characters and a gripping atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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Black House

A comfortable, solid, middle-American town - inhabited by a serial killer...

A comfortable, solid, middle-American town - inhabited by a serial killer...

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Children are disappearing, lost to the world, horrifically murdered.

The best clue the detectives have - a serial killer from a century ago.

Jack Sawyer, retired from the LAPD at 35, plagued by visions of another world.

As a child, Jack visited the Territories, a menacing place of violence and madness, to save his dying mother. Now, if the latest child victim is to be saved, Jack must retrieve his lost childhood memories and revisit the one place he hoped never to see again.

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Black House has garnered praise for its intricate storytelling and intense atmosphere, with many reviewers appreciating the synergy between King and Straub's writing styles. The novel is noted for its engaging plot and rich character development, though some readers mention it requires patience to navigate its complex narrative. Overall, it is seen as a compelling continuation of their previous collaboration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409103899

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 563g

Pages: 832

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Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Peter Straub Stephen King

About the Author

Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine and won a scholarship award to the University of Maine and later taught English. It was the publication of his first novel, Carrie and its subsequent adaptation that set him on the way to over twenty years of world-wide bestsellerdom and his acclaimed position as the master of horror and suspense. Stephen King lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife Tabitha. www.stephenking.com

Peter Straub was born and educated in Wisconsin and lived in Dublin and London before settling in New York. Author of a string of bestselling novels, he is the recipient of five Bram Stoker Awards and the two-times winner of the International Horror Guild Award. www.peterstraub.net

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