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Think you know true fear? You don't. Think you've read the most chilling book? Not even close. Think you can't be shocked? Good luck! Maybe you're ready for the most truly frightening reading experience of your life, the World Fantasy Award-winning novel that's been terrifying readers for... read more

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Some places are too evil to be allowed to exist.

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This is book 44 of 37 in Millennium/Gollancz Fantasy Masterworks. (publisher edition list)
This is book 94 of 199 in Newman and Jones 200 Best Horror Novels. (community list)

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  1. Dan Simmons (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1985
ISBN: 978-0312865832
Page Count: 320

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