Published in 1975, straub s third novel, julia, was his first to dabble in the supernatural. Buy this book in his most gripping, most hallucinogenic thriller to date, the author of ghost story and shadowland takes us on a dizzying spin. He has won the bram stoker award for his two of his novels and a short story collection, 5 stories. Peter straub is the new york timesbestselling author of more than a dozen novels. The book was adapted into a film by the same name in 1981, minus the novels fifth protagonist character, lewis benedikt. He is thenew york times bestselling author of a dozen novels, including the horror classicghost story. Shadowland is one of those books that perfectly fits the description of hard to put down. Born in milwaukee, peter straub is the author of fifteen novels, which have been translated into more than twenty languages.
He worked with thomas tessier who was a poem writer and produced two poet books, ishamel and open air. It was published on january 1, 1979 by coward, mccann and geoghegan. He is the new york times bestselling author of a dozen novels, including the horror classic ghost story and the talisman, which he cowrote with stephen king. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shadowland by straub, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A suburban moms suicide, a spooky abandoned house, and a teenagers unwitting pursuit of the truth about one of the nations livelier serial killerssuch are the ingredients here. Ghost story is a horror novel by american writer peter straub. There are plots, subplots, and subplots within those. Buy magic terror by peter straub from amazons fiction books store. Discount prices on books by peter straub, including titles like the talisman. Nothing in this book is without purpose to the story.
In his first postghost story novel, peter straub turned almost wholly away from the horror genre, and instead published shadowland, a fantasy novel that is deeply informed by fairy tale and myth. Jul 10, 2015 after that, sink into the book that made straubs career. Shadowland was one of the first horror books i read growing up i think i may have been twelve at the time that i read it. As we meet the chowder society, they are a bunch of old guys who meet every couple of weeks and tell scary stories to each other, but there. He is the new york times bestselling author of a dozen novels, including the horror classic ghost. Mystery by peter straub signed first edition book see all titles by peter straub in a meaty tribute to mystery subgenres, straub serves up a comingofage tale, a countrymanor murder mystery and a twisted knot of governmental corruption and coverup. Stephen king and peter straub join dark forces archive, 1985. Unless youre going through serious harry potter withdrawal, this one aged like an alcoholic, chainsmoking aunt. Oct 14, 2003 the veteran horror writers circuitous 16th outing stories. The characters are consistently asking questions that only get feedback towards the end of the book. Shadowland is a novel by peter straub, first published in 1980 by coward, mccann and geohegen. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging.
In this school, del and tom, two freshmen boys fascinated by magic, find each. Jul 21, 2015 peter straub is a new york times bestselling author, most famous for his work in the horror genre being honored as a grand master at the 1998 world horror convention. Another fantastic novel from peter sraub is the shadowland. His horror fiction has received numerous literary honors such as the bram stoker award, world fantasy award, and international horror guild award. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In the night room and lost boy, lost girl were winners of the bram stoker award, as was his collection 5 stories. It was the first book straub wrote following his highly successful ghost story plot summary. From the bestselling author of ghost story, shadowland, and the talisman, a novellalength rumination on the nature of evil. In this school, del and tom, two freshmen boys fascinated by. Peter straub is a new york times bestselling author, most famous for his work in the horror genre being honored as a grand master at the 1998 world horror convention. Ghost story is more complex than the earlier novels, and, in terms of its story, more assured than shadowland. Shadowland by peter straub and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Eager to get away from her demanding husband and the grief that cannot be soothed, she moves into a new house in london in hopes of starting afresh. A classic tale of supernatural horror from the acclaimed author of koko, the talisman and mr x.
The story concerns two young boys, tom flanagan and del nightingale, who spend a summer with dels uncle coleman. So successful have stephen king and peter straub been as literary. It is scary, terrorizing full of fiction that makes the reader never want to stop perusing. A dark matter random house, 2010 buy the book word powells amazon. Straub is always excellent but with shadowland he has set a standard that has only been matched by ghost story, koko and the throat.
He has won the world fantasy award for koko 1989, and the bram stoker award for his novels the throat 1993, mr. Download and read online for free ebooks written by peter straub. In this novel, peter straub manages to intertwine an eerie school setting with a fantastical twilight magical land linked by traditional magical showmanship backed by a more sinister true magic and a fascinating background of the villain. Peter straub s blue rose trilogy koko, mystery, and the throat is one of the landmark accomplishments of modern popular fiction.
Peter straub is the new york times bestselling author of more than a dozen novels. Peter straub audio books, best sellers, author bio. Peter straub books list of books by author peter straub. In 1972 the more substantial chapbook ishmael was published by turret books in london. That seems kind of a dirty trick to play on readers who invested their time and suspensi. The early straub 19751984 wrote in the shadow of stephen. A year later, in 1980, he published shadowland, a coming of age novel which can be classified as dark fantasy with horror elements. About 20 pages into in the night room, peter straub reveals that his previous book, lost boy lost girl, was a bit of a puton, a fictional novel written by straub s fictional alter ego, timothy underhill. This is most likely my favorite book by the undisputed master of supernatural fiction though ghost story and floating dragon are close contenders, followed by. I liked, more or less, even peter straub novel ive read so far.
He has written numerous horror and supernatural fiction novels, including julia and ghost story, as well as the tailsman, which he cowrote with stephen king. Ghost story and floating dragonhow i wish there was an unabridged version available are 2 of my favorite books. Collings overlook press, 1999 includes book length publications, short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, liner notes and miscellaneous writings of mr straub beginning in 1971. Along with some of the early works of stephen king, it was one of the big. Shadowland by peter straub 1987, paperback for sale. Anchor books, 2010 buy the book word powells amazon. Shadowland is concerned with the friendship of two boys tom flanagan and del. Mar 16, 2015 to celebrate his 40th anniversary of julia, i did a marathon of peter straub, my second favorite author.
Straubs third book of poetry, open air, appeared later that same year. A woman named julia is recovering from a horrifying loss. Shadowland by peter straub 2003, paperback for sale. He has won the british fantasy award, two bram stoker awards and two world fantasy awards.
Peter straub came to prominence in 1979 with ghost story, an old fashioned spooky ghost tale which i wasnt really a fan of though i appreciate it. After three years, peter straub discreetly went to dublin, ireland in 1969 to pursue a phd so that he could take writing as an important profession. The more coherent part of the book is set at a gothicky arizona prep school in 1958. A past president of the horror writers of america and. Shadowland, by peter straub, is a piece of really excellent highend horror. Shadowland by peter straub signed first edition book see all titles by peter straub you have been there if you have ever been afraid. X, in the night room, and two collaborations with stephen king, the talisman and black house. Discount prices on books by straub peter, including titles like the talisman. Shadowland by peter straub signed first edition book. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Like wolves and those who see them are shot on sight. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. In this school, del and tom, two freshmen boys fascinated by magic, find each other and form a strong friendship. Straub is the editor of numerous anthologies, including the twovolume american more about peter straub. Shadowland is the story of a boyhood friendship tested by tragedy, jealousy, and a desire to impress and gain the love of a dubious uncle who appears to be a master magician hellbent on setting the boys against. Straub does a brilliant job of making the characters come alive. Peter straub is one of americas foremost authors of supernatural and suspense fiction. Peter straub is one of america s foremost authors of supernatural and suspense fiction. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Peter straub made his debut as a published author in 1972 with the poetry collection ishmael. Buy shadowland first edition by straub, peter isbn.
Shadowland by peter straub paperback harpercollins. It is a horror novel that has strong elements of fantasy. It was a heady experience rereading all his novels. Shadowland is the story of a boyhood friendship tested by tragedy. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Below is a list of peter straubs books in order of when they were originally released. King replied by calling straubs ghost story probably the best supernatural novel to be. The official peter straub bibliography compiled by michael r. It was the first book straub wrote following his highly successful ghost story. A special place, peter straub s first published novella, will come to stand as one of the author. Shadowland 9780425050569 by straub, peter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Shadowland gauntlet press 15th anniversary, 1995 shadowland berkley, 2003 buy the book. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. To a dark house deep in the vermont woods, where two friends are spending a season of horror, apprenticed to a master magician. Ive read many of peter straub s novels and this is my. If you care about the short story, you should read this book, and watch a master at work. Not my favorite peter straub book i have enjoyed every book i have read by peter straub and ill continue to read his books as long as he writes them but this is honestly not as good as his others. Browse peter straubs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Neil gaiman, author of the ocean at the end of the lane. Ranging from the caribbean to vietnam to the american midwest and spanning decades of tumultuous history, these books a. Stephen king and peter straub join dark forces archive, 7. In shadowland, peter straub has written a brilliant piece of fiction. A year later, in 1980, he published shadowland, a coming. Mar 01, 2003 buy shadowland reissue by straub, peter isbn.