Holland and Niles Perry are identical thirteen-year-old twins. They are close, close enough, almost, to read each other’s thoughts, but they couldn’t be more different. Holland is bold and mischievous, a bad influence, while Niles is kind and eager to please, the sort of boy who makes parents proud. The Perrys live in the bucolic New England town their family settled centuries ago, and as it happens, the extended clan has gathered at its ancestral farm this summer to mourn the death of the twins’ father in a most unfortunate accident. Mrs. Perry still hasn’t recovered from the shock of her husband’s gruesome end and stays sequestered in her room, leaving her sons to roam free. As the summer goes on, though, and Holland’s pranks become increasingly sinister, Niles finds he can no longer make excuses for his brother’s actions. Thomas Tryon’s best-selling novel about a homegrown monster is an eerie examination of the darkness that dwells within everyone. It is a landmark of psychological horror that is a worthy descendent of the books of James Hogg, Robert Louis Stevenson, Shirley Jackson, and Patricia Highsmith.
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Inspired by a classic horror film, this author transitioned from acting to writing, crafting his own chilling tales. His debut novel became an instant bestseller and was adapted for the screen, with the author contributing to both the script and production. Thereafter, he dedicated himself to fiction writing full-time, working diligently for hours each day with pencil and legal pads. His narratives often delve into mystery and the darker aspects of the human psyche, further enriched by his artistic and graphic design talents, evident even in his book jacket designs.
Harvest Home
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Ned Constantine and his family abandon hectic New York for a tranquil New England village where they unknowingly become part of the secret Harvest Home ritual.
Focusing on health and hygiene, this classical work discusses the importance of cleanliness in food and drink preparation, the benefits of fresh air, and the advantages of maintaining clean sleeping environments. It also addresses the generation of bugs and their remedies, alongside a brief exploration of dental pain causes and prevention methods. Alpha Editions aims to preserve this significant text by republishing it in a modern, clear format, ensuring its accessibility for current and future readers.
Crowned Heads
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Thomas Tryon brings to breathtaking life the Golden Age of Hollywood and the great golden people who became the crowned heads of this kingdom of stars. FEDORA: Her enigma unriddled—the greatest, the most exquisite, the longest-reigning Hollywood star of them all. Now she has made an incredible comeback, her glorious face strangely untouched by time.... LORNA: She zoomed from high school cheerleader to sex goddess. Now after many men, many jobs, and much trouble, she has come to a remote Mexican resort to find herself.... BOBBITT: He was a star at ten. Now he's in his thirties and as winsome as ever. But today the Bobbitt movies are forgotten. And Bobbitt himself—does he exist at all? WILLIE: For decades a worldwide symbol of elegance and wit. Now he is alone in his showplace Hollywood villa—his precious "Bee" dead—morning the past. Then suddenly, viciously, with a knock on the door, the future breaks in....
Ein raffiniert angelegter Roman, in dem Nostalgie und Grauen eine erregende Verbindung eingehen.
Night magic
- 332 pages
- 12 hours of reading
