Peter Straub Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

V ospalém americkém městečku se schází skupinka starých, seriózních pánů. Říkají si Klub gentlemanů, na svá setkání chodí zásadně ve smokingu a vyprávějí si historky. Některé jsou pravdivé a jiné smyšlené, v poslední době jsou však čím dál strašidelnější. Z pouhé zábavy, která měla starcům poskytnout rozptýlení vpoklidném životě, se postupem času stane noční můra. Jeden příběh se neustále vrací, a nepronásleduje jen je, ale nakonec i celé město. Příběh o něčem, co kdysi dávno spáchali. Nejdřív přijdou zlé sny, poté různé děsivé jevy a s nimi i poznání, že minulost nikdo nemůže pohřbít navždy. Důležitou roli v podivuhodných a tragických událostech, které se hrdinům dějí, hraje krásná žena mnoha tváří a její intriky. Členů klubu postupně ubývá a nastává chvíle posledního souboje proti tajemné síle, která na sebe dokáže vzít jakoukoli podobu a která si cílevědomě pohrává s lidskými osudy podle vlastních nepochopitelných plánů.

Featuring an array of short and impactful stories, this fourth issue of Penumbra showcases contributions from notable authors like Geoffrey Reiter, Michael Aronovitz, Joe Pan, and Scott J. Couturier. It also emphasizes the global reach of weird fiction, featuring writers from various countries, including Harris Coverley and Dmitri Akers from Australia, Norbert Góra from Poland, and Arthur Staaz from Northern Ireland, enriching the journal's diverse literary landscape.

Eine alchimistische Mischung aus psychologischem Thrill und übernatürlichem Horror: Der Campus-Guru Spenser Mallon missbraucht seine Anhänger und führt ein okkultes Ritual durch, das in einer Katastrophe endet. Zurück bleiben eine grausam zerstückelte Leiche und die zerrütteten Seelen der Teilnehmer.

"The joy of fiction is the joy of the imagination. . . ." The best stories engage readers, compelling them to turn pages in anticipation of what comes next. Great literature is defined by its imagination, as demonstrated in this exceptional anthology, which redefines the boundaries of imaginative fiction. It features contributions from renowned writers like Peter Straub, Chuck Palahniuk, Roddy Doyle, and Joyce Carol Oates, among others, showcasing their craft and challenging misconceptions about genres. Curated by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio, who personally selected each story, the anthology sets a high standard for this "new literature of the imagination." The collection aims to present familiar themes in fresh, illuminating ways. Notable tales include Joe Hill's disturbing exploration of evil in "Devil on the Staircase," Lawrence Block's unique take on fishing in "Catch and Release," and Carolyn Parkhurst's dark sibling rivalry in "Unwell." Joanne Harris introduces ancient gods in modern New York in "Wildfire in Manhattan," while Richard Adams's "The Knife" delves into vengeance. Jeffery Deaver's "The Therapist" features a psychologist on a mission to save lives, and Neil Gaiman's chilling "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" offers a haunting punishment for a grave crime. This visionary volume will transform readers’ perspectives and ignite a renewed appreciation for exceptional fiction.

The spellbinding saga of The Talisman is now a stunning graphic novel, vividly illustrated by artist Tony Shasteen. Here’s a bold new look at the classic tale of treachery and betrayal that could only have sprung from the imaginations of master storytellers Stephen King and Peter Straub.In a run-down amusement park on a desolate beach in New Hampshire, thirteen-year-old Jack Sawyer is about to learn some hard truths—about his father’s death, about why he and his mother are on the run from his sinister uncle Morgan, and about the real nature of the mysterious realm Jack once called the Daydreams. Now, with help from his newfound friend Speedy Parker, this young man will reclaim his identity as Travellin Jack and make his first foray back into the Territories to retrieve the magical Talisman, an object of immense cosmic significance. Yet even more important to Jack, the Talisman holds the key to saving his mother’s life. In the Terrorities, where monsters lurk, evil watches, and an unbelievably precious prize awaits, Jack embarks upon a desperate quest to fulfill a destiny he never sought but cannot escape.The Talisman: The Road of Trials comprises Issues 0 through 5 of the thrilling comic book series and features original, never-before-seen material, including interviews and early sketches. Be warned: Once you’ve seen the Talisman, nothing will ever be the same.

New York Times best-selling author Peter Straub resurrects his most sinister creation, Fielding “Fee” Bandolier, the unstoppable serial killer last seen in Straub’s bestseller The Throat. Aging and tired of a life devoted to death, Fee is preparing to end his long career of bloodshed. Bob Steele is a disillusioned New York detective out for redemption and to him redemption means a one-man crusade to stop Fielding Bandolier. Steele’s father cruelly named him after a Hollywood cowboy hero. The name has been a curse because Bob has very little hero in him. But he’s going to give it one last try. Cop and killer fi nally face off in a mysterious midwestern pub, “The Green Woman Tavern.” And in that abandoned place, an unspeakable evil stronger than either of them lies waiting to seal the fates of both men.

An anthology of modern horror fiction features tales from twenty-five masters of the genre, with such selections as Stephen King's "The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet," Dan Chaon's "The Bees," and Peter Straub's "Little Red's Tango."

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William Standishs langweilige Karriere als Hochschullehrer wird durch die Chance unterbrochen, die Nachlassunterlagen seiner Stiefgroßmutter Isobel Standish in Esswood House zu studieren. Doch seine Forschungen werden bald von unheimlichen Ereignissen gestört. Peter Straub, ein renommierter Horrorautor, hat diese Geschichte verfasst.

In his latest soul-chilling novel, bestselling author Peter Straub tells of a famous children’s book author who, in the wake of a grotesque accident, realizes that the most basic facts of her existence, including her existence itself, have come into question. Willy Patrick, the respected author of the award-winning young-adult novel In the Night Room, thinks she is losing her mind–again. One day, she is drawn helplessly into the parking lot of a warehouse. She knows somehow that her daughter, Holly, is being held in the building, and she has an overwhelming need to rescue her. But what Willy knows is impossible, for her daughter is dead. On the same day, author Timothy Underhill, who has been struggling with a new book about a troubled young woman, is confronted with the ghost of his nine-year-old sister, April. Soon after, he begins to receive eerie, fragmented e-mails that he finally realizes are from people he knew in his youth–people now dead. Like his sister, they want urgently to tell him something. When Willy and Timothy meet, the frightening parallels between Willy’s tragic loss and the story in Tim’s manuscript suggest that they must join forces to confront the evils surrounding them.

Nancy Underhill commits suicide... A week later, her son - fifteen-year-old Mark-vanishes. The boy's uncle, novelist Timothy Underhill, searches his hometown of Millhaven for clues that might help unravel this horrible dual mystery...

Meurtres en cavale : onze suspenses inédits, par les plus grands maîtres du genre aux Etats-Unis, réunis autour de Mary Higgins Clark et de son fameux club, The Adams Round Table.

Een seriemoordenaar uit de jaren vijftig lijkt veertig jaar later wederom toe te slaan in dezelfde Amerikaanse stad.

De kleinzoon van de eigenaar van een elitair Caraïbisch eiland raakt door zijn vriendschap met een ex-detective geïnteresseerd in een 25 jaar oude moord.

Every year on his birthday, Ned Dunstan has a paralysing seizure in which he is forced to witness scenes of ruthless slaughter perpetrated by a mysterious figure in black whom he calls Mr X. - and again his birthday is fast approaching.

A French Landing, tutto ormai è in moto. Qui, nessuno si attarda a letto, e dobbiamo muoverci rapidamente verso la conclusione del nostro giro. Un'enorme casa nera, avvolta in un'oscurità terrificante, si trova a French Landing, dove un misterioso assassino, noto come il Pescatore, attira e uccide i bambini, restituendoli a pezzi. Nel tranquillo Wisconsin, Jack Viaggiante, ex agente della Omicidi di Los Angeles, cerca serenità e riposo. Dopo gli omicidi, emergono strani "reperti": uova di pettirosso, piume e penne nere di corvi. Non ci sono spiegazioni razionali per il cannibalismo dell'assassino né per queste inquietanti manifestazioni. Gli investigatori locali, confusi e spaventati, chiedono aiuto a Jack, poiché il terrore si diffonde e la follia inizia a mietere vittime. Un segreto indecifrabile si cela in un manicomio dove è ricoverata la madre di una piccola vittima, impazzita dal dolore. La verità è nascosta in un Altrove che pochi hanno potuto visitare. Questo romanzo horror, scritto da due maestri del genere, coinvolge il lettore in un vortice di emozioni grazie alla visione di Straub e all'immaginazione di King.

Zwei Romane In Einem Band. Nach Jahren kehrt Elliot Denmark in seinen Heimatort zurück. Im Haus seiner ehemaligen Geliebten trifft er auf ein grausam verstümmeltes Mädchen, zu dem er sich seltsam hingezogen fühlt. Verbindet die beiden ein Geheimnis?

A new collection of award-winning short stories from the acclaimed master of horror -- author of the bestselling MR X, KOKO, THE TALISMAN and BLACK HOUSE. Welcome to another kind of terror as Peter Straub leads us into the outer reaches of the psyche. Here the master of the macabre is at his absolute best in seven exquisite tales of living, dying and the terror that lies in between! No one tells a story like Peter Straub. He dazzles with the richness of his plots and the eloquence of his prose. He startles you into laughter in the face of events so dark that you begin to question your own moral compass. Then he reduces you to jelly by spinning a tale so terrifying -- and surprising -- that you have to sleep with the lights on. Now, with these seven acclaimed stories he has given us his finest and most imaginatively unsettling collection yet. 'WHEN STRAUB TURNS ON ALL HIS JETS, NO ONE IN THE SCREAM FACTORY CAN EQUAL HIM.' STEPHEN KING

A high school wallflower serves up justice at her 20th reunion, while a submissive wife sends her domineering husband to hell. A writer orchestrates a murder to eliminate his enemy. This captivating collection features twelve of America's finest authors exploring the theme of revenge-driven killings. The anthology showcases a stellar lineup, offering a satisfying feast of stories centered on the dark allure of vengeance. In Lawrence Block's chilling tale, a serial killer turns one victim's brother into an unwitting defender, leading to dire consequences. Mary Higgins Clark's "Power Play" presents a thrilling scenario where an ex-president and his congresswoman wife outsmart terrorists. Phillip Margolin's character, a career criminal, faces a twist of fate with an alibi that complicates his self-defense. Joyce Carol Oates delivers a gripping narrative in "Murder-Two," where a brilliant lawyer defends her worst enemy's son. Peter Straub's "Mr. Clubb and Mr. Cuff" reveals the steep price of revenge for a betrayed husband. This anthology also includes contributions from Thomas H. Cook, Vicki Hendricks, Joan Hess, Judith Kelman, Eric Lustbader, David Morrell, and Shel Silverstein, creating an unforgettable exploration of cold-blooded retribution. Otto Penzler, a prominent figure in the mystery genre, curates this wickedly entertaining volume.

Im Mittelpunkt dieses fesselnden Thrillers stehen ein Bestsellerroman, ein fanatischer Frauenmörder, eine Entführung und die dunkle Vergangenheit einer berühmten Verlegerfamilie. Mit seinem unfehlbaren Gespür für raffinierte Schockeffekte dringt der amerikanische Horrorspezialist Straub in beklemmende Dimensionen der menschlichen Psyche vor. "Mit Abstand Peter Straubs bester Roman... 'Reise in die Nacht' hat ein rasendes Tempo, einen glaubhaften Kern und ist hervorragend geschrieben." (Stephen King.)

Peter Straub präsentiert eine spannende moderne Ehe- und Liebesgeschichte. Der Geschäftsmann Owen reist nach Irland, um eine Filiale zu eröffnen und eine Auszeit von seiner problematischen Ehe zu nehmen. In Dublin verliebt er sich leidenschaftlich, während seine Frau ebenfalls nach neuen Abenteuern sucht.

They are dying, one by one. Wealthy, middle-aged women in an exclusive Connecticut suburb. Their murderer remains at large. Nora Chancel, wife of publishing scion Davey Chancel, fears she may be next. After all, her past has branded her a victim . . . . "Combines the intellectual-puzzle mystery with a powerful vein of psycho-thriller suspense." -- The Washington Post Then Davey tells Nora a surreal story about the Hellfire Club, where years before he met an obsessed fan of Chancel House's most successful book, Night Journey --a book that has a strange history of its own. . . . "One of the most chilling villains to come along since Hannibal Lecter." -- San Francisco Chronicle Suddenly terror engulfs Nora: She must defend herself against fantastic accusations even as a madman lies in wait. And when he springs, she will embark on a night journey that will put her victimhood to rest forever, dead or alive. . . .

Dream's youngest sister, the loopy Delirium, convinces him to go on a quest for their missing brother, Destruction. But Dream may learn that the cost of finding his prodigal sibling is more than he can bear. collecting The Sandman #41–49

Eine Sammlung von vier Romanen führender Horrorautoren: "Blaue Rose" von Peter Straub, "Die Hellseherin" von Dean R. Koontz, "Psycho 2" von Robert Bloch und "Im Zeichen des Kains" von John Saul.

Contenuto del volume Introduzione (Introduzione) di Douglas E. Winter Parte prima. Alla corte della Morte Rossa - Il Succhiatore Volante (Racconto lungo, The Night Flyer, 1988) di Stephen King - Una donna a pranzo (Racconto breve, Having a Woman at Lunch, 1988) di Paul Hazel - Bacio di sangue (Racconto, The Blood Kiss, 1988) di Dennis Etchison Parte seconda. Cenere alla cenere - Addio al passato (Racconto, Coming to Grief, 1988) di Clive Barker - Cibo (Racconto, Food, 1988) di Thomas Tessier - Il Grande Dio Pan (Racconto, The Great God Pan, 1988) di M. John Harrison Parte terza. Segreti - L'angoscia è arancione, la follia è blu (Racconto lungo, Orange Is for Anguish, Blue for Insanity, 1988) di David Morrell - Il ginepro (Racconto lungo, The Juniper Tree, 1988) di Peter Straub Parte quarta. Storie dei vivi e dei morti - Raccontami una storia (Racconto, Spinning Tales with the Dead, 1988) di Charles L. Grant - L'ultima avventura di Alice (Racconto, Alice's Last Adventure, 1988) di Thomas Ligotti - Imparerete a conoscermi (Racconto, Next Time You'll Know Me, 1988) di J[ohn] Ramsey Campbell Parte quinta. Le ragioni delle tenebre - La piscina (Racconto, The Pool, 1988) di Whitley Strieber - La nemesi delle tenebre (Romanzo breve, By Reason of Darkness, 1988) di Jack Cady

Der amerikanische Horrorspezialist, ein Schriftsteller mit unfehlbarem Gespür für raffinierte Schockeffekte, dringt mit seinen Geschichten in neue, beklemmende Dimensionen der Wirklichkeit vor - das blanke Entsetzen lauert dort, wo keiner es erwartet ...

Straub completes the Blue Rose trilogy with this searing novel of psychological terror. Tim Underhill and the brilliant and reclusive Tom Pasmore court ultimate destruction as they dare to look back to a dark past that holds the secret of evil which signs its name Blue Rose.

Nach Jahren kehrt Elliot Denmark in seinen Heimatort zurück. Im Haus seiner ehemaligen Geliebten trifft er auf ein grausam verstümmeltes Mädchen, zu dem er sich seltsam hingezogen fühlt. Verbindet die beiden ein Geheimnis?

After a tragic accident which he barely survives, Tom Pasmore develops an obsession with death--an obsession which leads him to investigate two murders--one in the past and one in the present. And during his investigation, Pasmore learns more than anyone needs--or deserves--to know!

Solo quattro uomini sanno chi è Koko. E devono fermarlo. Sono trascorsi ormai molti anni dalla fine della guerra in Vietnam quando quattro reduci appartenenti allo stesso plotone si ritrovano a Washington: un pediatra, un semplice operaio, un avvocato e uno scrittore. Non hanno nulla in comune. Il motivo del loro incontro è legato al passato, a un unico traumatico episodio, improvvisamente rievocato da un agghiacciante fatto di cronaca. A Singapore si sta verificando un'efferata catena di inspiegabili delitti firmati da un misterioso killer che lascia su ogni vittima, orribilmente sfigurata, una carta da gioco sulla quale è scarabocchiato il nome "Koko". Solo loro ne conoscono il significato e sanno che non hanno tempo da perdere. Dai cimiteri e bordelli dell'Estremo Oriente alla giungla umana di New York, daranno la caccia a qualcuno che è risorto dall'oscurità per uccidere, uccidere e uccidere ancora.

This anthology contains: Blue Rose by Peter Straub The Monster by Joe Haldeman Lacunae by Karl Edward Wagner Pale Trembling Youth by W.H. Pugmire and Jessica Amanda Salmonson Muzak for Torso Murders by Marc Laidlaw Goodbye, Dark Love by Roberta Lannes Out There by Charles L. Grant Little Cruelties by Steve Rasnic Tem The Man with the Hoe by George Clayton Johnson They're Coming for You by Les Daniels Vampire by Richard Christian Matheson Lapses by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro The Final Stone by William F. Nolan Irrelativity by Nicholas Royle The Hands by Ramsey Campbell The Bell by Ray Russell Lost Souls by Clive Barker Reaper by Robert Bloch The Transfer by Edward Bryant Pain by Whitley Strieber

Einmalige Auflage von 250 handnumerierten Exemplaren, illustriert von Uwe Mayer. Peter Straub, bedeutender Vertreter der modernen Phantastik, präsentiert in dieser Novelle ein faszinierendes Psychogramm einer Bluttat unter Geschwistern, die als Vorstudie zu seinem Roman Koko dient.

L'autore di bestseller Peter Straub racconta la storia inquietante di una donna che, nella sua disperazione di fuggire dal passato, si imbatte in un'aura di male inspiegabile. Il primo acquisto di Julia dopo aver lasciato il marito è una grande casa antiquata a Kensington, dove intende vivere da sola, lontano dal suo futuro ex e dalla casa in cui è morta la loro giovane figlia. Sin da subito, Julia avverte una strana affinità per la casa, un sentimento che si intensifica con ogni apparizione di una misteriosa bambina bionda, simile a sua figlia, nel quartiere e persino nei suoi sogni. Tuttavia, la bambina e la grande casa emanano un'aura di male inspiegabile. Julia scopre rapidamente che fuggire dal suo passato non è così semplice come girare una chiave.

Hampstead è una comune e tranquilla cittadina americana fino a quando, un giorno come un altro, senza preavviso, la fuga di un gas sperimentale da un vicino laboratorio ne cambia il destino per sempre: misteriose e raccapriccianti morti cominciano ad alternarsi a improvvise e inspiegabili sparizioni in un "clima" di crescente follia e allucinazione collettiva... Solo quattro persone, un uomo, una donna, un bambino e un vecchio, si rendono conto che dietro alla nube di gas si cela qualcosa di ben più pericoloso, qualcosa che ha già visitato in passato la cittadina reclamando ogni volta il suo tributo e provano ad opporvisi... ma potrebbe essere già troppo tardi...

With a new Introduction by the author, Straub's classic tale of an evil lurking in the Vermont woods is beautifully repackaged with new cover art. Reissue.

In un sinistro motel della Florida un ragazzo angosciato e esitante tiene in ostaggio una bimba stranamente calma. In una sonnolenta cittadina dello stato di New York, cinque rispettabili signori fondano la Chowder Society e si riuniscono ogni due settimane per raccontarsi agghiaccianti storie di fantasmi, che non finiscono necessariamente quando terminano le riunioni. Un giorno, durante una festa in onore di un'attrice di passaggio nella cittadina, uno di loro muore in circostanze misteriose. In California un giovane insegnante è travolto da un'ossessiva passione per una delle sue allieve, una ragazza stupenda, ma ambigua e pericolosa... Quale filo lega questi luoghi, queste persone e questi strani fatti che sembrano recare il segno di presenze e fenomeni soprannaturali Sulla scia di illustri predecessori quali Poe, Hawthorne e Henry James, Peter Straub ci propone un romanzo insolito e straordinario. Un libro che, con sapiente tecnica narrativa, fonde il mondo e la mentalità dell'uomo contemporaneo con le ataviche paure e i tabù che ancora si agitano sotto la nostra vernice di razionalità.

Horror auf höchstem Niveau: Eine Szenario von Blut und Tod, von Angst und Gewalt, von Sinnlichem und Übersinnlichem. »Verheiratet oder nicht, ganz gleich, ob wir in Paris leben oder in Afrika. Sagen wir einfach, daß wir uns an einem bestimmten Datum hier treffen … heute in zwanzig Jahren.« Miles und seine Cousine Alison waren noch Kinder, als sie einander das Versprechen gaben, sich auf jeden Fall wiederzusehen. In einer Sommernacht, voller Erwartung dessen, was ihnen ihre erwachende Sexualität verhieß. In einer Sommernacht, die mit einem grausamen Mord endet. Als der Universitätsdozent Jahrzehnte später in die heimatliche, stille Landschaft im amerikanischen Mittelwesten zurückkehrt, begegnen ihm die Dorfbewohner jedoch mit unverhohlener Feindseligkeit. Dann werden in der Umgebung drei halbwüchsige Mädchen auf bestialische Weise ermordet, und Miles, der Fremde, der Eindringling in ihre Gemeinschaft, wird als Täter verdächtigt. Eine Massenhysterie bricht los. Unerklärliche Dinge geschehen. Unaufhaltsam steuert das Dorf einer Katastrophe entgegen.

Stupisce, ipnotizza, sgomenta e avvince, scrive il Publishers Weekly di questo romanzo di fantasia, avventura e terrore nato dalla collaborazione di due indiscussi maestri dell'horror. Un mondo misterioso e raccapricciante, celato in un'altra dimensione, è il luogo oscuro che un ragazzo deve attraversare nel suo viaggio terribile ed esaltante alla ricerca di un leggendario cristallo dotato di poteri magici. L'eterna lotta tra il bene e il male si ripete in un agghiacciante parossismo di paura e tensione.