A Special Place

The Heart of a Dark Matter

By: Peter Straub

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Paperback | 20 July 2010 | Edition Number 1

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A Special Place, Peter Straub's first published novella, will come to stand as one of the author's mostdeeply unsettling works of fiction. A rumination on the nature of evil, the story centers on a boy, Keith Hayward, who is drawn by his nature to an irresistible fascination with death and the taking of life. Hisfather's brother, the good-looking, suave Uncle Till--the infamous ladykiller, who has led a shadowycareer as a local celebrity--recognizes his nephew's innermost nature and gleefully tutors him in art ofdoing ill without getting caught.

Even a cold-blooded sociopath must learn some lessons in survival, in seems, and Uncle Till is onlyhappy to provide a tutorial, in the latest imaginative and disturbing work from one of America's mostcelebrated horror writers.

Industry Reviews

"Starred Review. This is high quality disturbing horror. Recommended not only for horror fans but for those who appreciate outstanding writing." -- Library Journal "Frightening. Straub can write superb horror." -- Washington Post "Straub is a master at creating an otherworldly type of fiction. It has earned him a fierce following." -- New York Daily News "Straub can write circles around most of the authors topping bestseller lists these days." -- Booklist "When Peter Straub turns on all his jets, no one in the scream factory can equal him." -- Stephen King "Peter Straub is a national treasure." -- Lawrence Block

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