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Seeking the immortality promised in an ancient manuscript, The Book of Skulls, four friends, college roommates, go on a spring break trip to Arizona: Eli, the scholar, who found and translated the book; Timothy, scion of an American dynasty, born and bred to lead; Ned, poet and cynic; and... read more

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  • Eli Steinfeld: a young scholar, foun the Book of Skulls
  • Oliver: a rich young man from a rural town
  • Ned: a young poet and a writter
  • Timothy: a young man from a very rich family
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Coming into New York City from the north, off the New england thruway, Oliver driving as usual.

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This is book 23 of 70 in Science Fiction Masterworks. (edition-based publisher list)

Preceded by Behold the Man, and followed by The Time Machine / The War of the Worlds.

This is book 155 of 200 in Newman and Jones 200 Best Horror Novels. (community list)

Preceded by Outer Dark, and followed by Harvest Home.

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  1. Robert Silverberg (Author)

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Original Language: English
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Country: USA
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