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999
Twenty-Nine Original Tales of Horror and Suspense
ISBN: 0380805189
ISBN-13: 9780380805181
Format: Paperback
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This is a collection of previously unpublished short stories by 27 of the most respected authors in the horror and suspense genres.
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Publisher: Perennial
Published date: 2001
Size: 5.25 x 7.75 inches
Weight: 1.25 pounds
Publisher's Notes
A ward-winning writer and editor Al Sarrantonio gathers together twenty-nine original stories from masters of the macabre. From dark fantasy and pure suspense to classic horror tales of vampires and zombies, 999 showcases the extraordinary scope of fantastical fright fiction. The stories in this anthology are a relentless tour de force of fear, which will haunt you, terrify you, and keep the adrenaline rushing all through the night.
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: HarperTrade, 2001. Light edge/corner wear, very light spine crease, text is clean and unmarked. A nice straight copy.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Wendys Books (United States)
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