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Skeleton Crew

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Set in a compendium of gripping short stories, Skeleton Crew by Stephen King delivers a mix of horror, sci-fi, and suspense. Each tale weaves its own intricate world, exploring the darker facets of human nature, with a masterful blend of macabre and tension. This collection draws you into a myriad of intriguing narratives, showcasing King's unparalleled storytelling ability.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're a fan of suspenseful and diverse short stories filled with supernatural and psychological twists. This book may appeal to those who appreciate Stephen King's ability to craft gripping narratives that explore the dark corners of the human mind and the world beyond.

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Skeleton Crew

Wake up the new reader and shake up the existing reader - between Spring 2021 and Autumn 2024 Hodder is reissuing groups of Stephen King's books in a wonderful new livery. A No.1 New York Times bestseller, SKELETON CREW is an anthology of RIVETING, DARK stories from the master of short fiction form.

Hodder are boosting Stephen King's backlist with new covers, new author branding and a marketing campaign which directs readers to the right King title for them.

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Hold tight. We are going into a number of dark places, but I think I know the way. Just don't let go of my arm . . .

Unrivalled master of suspense Stephen King takes the unsuspecting reader on a fantastic journey through the dark shadows of our innermost fears.

Do the dead sing?

In this bumper collection of chilling tales, which includes the brilliant story adapted into the acclaimed movie The Mist, we meet:

A woman who has never crossed The Reach, the water dividing her from the mainland; a gramma who only wants to hug little George, even after she is dead; an innocent looking toy with sinister powers; and a primeval sea creature with an insatiable appetite.

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Skeleton Crew by Stephen King is praised for its ability to shock and scare readers, as noted by the Sunday Telegraph and Cosmopolitan. Both Mirror and Daily Express commend King as an unmatched and fabulous storyteller.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444723205

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: Advert

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 537g

Pages: 784

About the Author

STEPHEN KING is a master of the novella and short narrative form. As he describes it: 'A short story is like a kiss in the dark from a stranger.' King's novellas and stories are among his most popular and some have been turned into celebrated films including STAND BY ME and THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION.

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