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Theodore Sturgeon's dark and foreboding look at the vampire myth was an instant classic when originally published in 1956. When George Smith is arrested for assaulting a senior officer, a military psychiatrist is assigned to the case. The secret of George's past is unearthed, and a history of... read more

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This is book 144 of 200 in Newman and Jones 200 Best Horror Novels. (community list)

Preceded by Tales of terror, and followed by We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

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  1. Theodore Sturgeon (Author)

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