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Ghost Story

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SKU:
1572
Condition:
Very Good – Clean blue boards, titled in gilt on the spine. Slight lean, but binding is firm. Dust jacket in very good condition, unclipped, and protected in mylar. Pages clean and unmarked, except for a previous owner's name on the front pastedown.
Format:
Hardcover, 507 pages
Publisher:
Jonathan Cape, 1979
Edition:
First British Edition
In Ghost Story, Peter Straub weaves a chilling tale of supernatural suspense that will haunt readers long after the final page is turned. The novel follows a group of elderly men in the small town of Millburn, each carrying a dark secret from their past. When one of them, a mysterious and sinister figure, begins to haunt them, the group must confront the terrifying forces they thought they'd buried long ago. Filled with atmospheric tension, creepy folklore, and psychological depth, Ghost Story is a masterful blend of horror and mystery. Straub's evocative prose creates an unrelenting sense of dread as the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, making this a must-read for fans of both classic and contemporary horror.

In Ghost Story, Peter Straub weaves a chilling tale of supernatural suspense that will haunt readers long after the final page is turned. The novel follows a group of elderly men in the small town of Millburn, each carrying a dark secret from their past. When one of them, a mysterious and sinister figure, begins to haunt them, the group must confront the terrifying forces they thought they'd buried long ago. Filled with atmospheric tension, creepy folklore, and psychological depth, Ghost Story is a masterful blend of horror and mystery. Straub's evocative prose creates an unrelenting sense of dread as the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, making this a must-read for fans of both classic and contemporary horror.

Editorial Reviews

“A masterwork of supernatural horror… Straub combines the slow-building tension of classic Gothic tales with the urgency and psychological insight of modern thrillers.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Ghost Story is a haunting, atmospheric, and at times truly terrifying tale. Straub’s ability to create chilling landscapes and complex characters draws readers deep into the eerie world of Millburn, where nothing is as it seems.” —Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Peter Straub is an acclaimed American author known for his mastery of the horror genre. Born in 1943, Straub's writing often blends elements of supernatural horror, suspense, and psychological depth. His best-known works include Ghost Story, Shadowland, and the bestselling The Talisman, co-written with Stephen King. Straub's novels are known for their rich, atmospheric settings and the blending of horror with complex themes of memory, trauma, and the supernatural. A recipient of the Bram Stoker Award and the International Horror Guild Award, Straub is considered a pivotal figure in modern horror literature.