Jack Ketchum was an American horror author whose works were characterized by raw realism and unsettling themes. He credited his childhood love for Elvis Presley, dinosaurs, and horror for shaping his formative years, spending them immersed in books, comics, and movies. This solitary immersion fostered his early storytelling, where he created narratives driven by his imaginative pursuits. After exploring various professions, including a stint as a literary agent, he focused on crafting novels that became known for their unflinching exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and their potent emotional impact.
After her lover betrays her and coldly dumps her, Dora's mind begins to crack. She tracks down her old high school love to recapture what she might have had. He's married with a family, but Dora isn't about to let that stop her. Original.
The collection features the complete "Stroup" stories by Ketchum, penned between 1976 and 1981. Each narrative is accompanied by an Afterword from the author, providing insights and reflections on the themes and characters. This edition offers a comprehensive look at Ketchum's exploration of complex subjects within the realm of sexuality and human relationships.
This landmark collection gathers more than thirty of Jack Ketchum's most thrilling stories. "Gone" and "The Box" were honored with the prestigious Bram Stoker Award. Whether you are already familiar with Ketchum's unique brand of suspense or are experiencing it for the first time, here is a book no aficionado of fear can do without. This novel contains graphic content and is recommended for regular readers of horror novels.
The story revolves around a man's bond with his dog, Red, as they face a brutal attack from wealthy youths who lack appreciation for life. This confrontation ignites a series of violent events, symbolized by the recurring theme of bloodshed. The narrative explores deep emotions and the stark realities of life, highlighting the contrast between innocence and cruelty. With its raw intensity and emotional depth, the novel offers a poignant reflection on loyalty and the darker aspects of human nature.
Long out of print, this novel is known by both of its names--Only Child and Stranglehold. It is the story of spousal and child abuse to the extreme. "Arthur Danse is one of Ketchum's nost dark and frightening creations. A user, a violent abuser and quite possibly much, much worse. And it falls to his wife Lydia to protect the life and sanity of both herself and her six-year-old son--their only child."--Cover.
The revised edition of the Bram Stoker Award-winning author's first supernatural thriller is the story of a seductive evil that stalks the Greek islands, hunting and feeding on the living. "Ketchum does here for Greece what Stoker did for Transylvania."--"Publishers Weekly."
This edition of Ketchum's "Broken On The Wheel of Sex: The Jerzy Livingston Years" is the most complete edition of the "Stroup" stories ever collected--originally written from 1976 to 1981.
Originally published: New York: Berkley Books, c1995.
Suburbia. Shady, tree-lined streets, well-tended lawns and cozy homes. A nice, quiet place to grow up. Unless you are teenage Meg or her crippled sister, Susan. On a dead-end street, in the dark, damp basement of the Chandler house, Meg and Susan are left captive to the savage whims and rages of a distant aunt who is rapidly descending into madness. It is a madness that infects all three of her sons and finally the entire neighborhood. Only one troubled boy stands hesitantly between Meg and Susan and their cruel, torturous deaths. A boy with a very adult decision to make.
The local sheriff of Dead River, Maine, thought he had killed them off 10 years ago--a primitive, cave-dwelling tribe of cannibalistic savages. But somehow the clan survived. And now the peaceful residents of this isolated town are fighting for their lives.