Jack Ketchum Libros

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.

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.

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."

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.

September. A beautiful New York editor retreats to a lonely cabin on a hill in the quiet Maine beach town of Dead River--off season--awaiting her sister and friends. Nearby, a savage human family with a taste for flesh lurks in the darkening woods, watching, waiting for the moon to rise and night to fall.... And before too many hours pass, five civilized, sophisticated people and one tired old country sheriff will learn just how primitive we all are beneath the surface...and that there are no limits at all to the will to survive.

In 1965, teenage friends Ray, Tim, and Jennifer liked hanging out in the campgrounds, but Tim and Jennifer didn't know what Ray had in mind for those two girls in the neighboring campground. Four years after Ray murdered the two girls, he's never been charged. Tim and Jennifer thought the worst was behind them. They were wrong.

Beginning as a haunted house tale reminiscent of the Marquis de Sade, the narrative evolves into a meta-exploration of hardcore horror. It delves into the complex relationship between sex and violence, questioning societal norms and the allure of fear. The book challenges readers to reflect on their fascination with these themes, blending psychological depth with provocative commentary.