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Darkness
Darkness
Author: John Saul
Villejeune, Florida. A secluded little town at the edge of a vast, eerie swamp. Far from prying eyes. Far from the laws of civilization. Here folks live by their own rules -- dark rites of altars and infants, candles and blood. — Years ago the Andersons left town with a dream. Now they are back. To live out a nightmare. Something has been waiting...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780553073737
ISBN-10: 0553073737
Publication Date: 6/1/1991
Pages: 341
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 22 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Helpful Score: 2
Another page turner, midnight oil burner. I couldn't put it down.
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Helpful Score: 2
A very dark novel, with very graphic death scenes.
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Helpful Score: 1
An interesting story about a secluded little town at the edge of a vast, eerie swamp. If you like the odd and strange this book is for you.
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Helpful Score: 1
Small town holds secrets..human sacrifice, blood rituals,all manner of evil.
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Helpful Score: 1
I had no idea what was coming next and couldn't wait to find out. I was almost sad when I was done reading it, I wasn't ready for it to be done.
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Quick read. View of Florida swamps in a john Saul way with more than snakes and animals.
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Somebody, PLEASE turn on the lights!
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This is the only BOOK to ever give me nightmares. I first read it in high school when it was a new release and I still remember how chilling it was. Horror readers will delight and if you're new to this author - pick up a bunch more, the older the better!
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i loved this book! it's eccentric plot certainly kept me up reading it! Its definitely a thriller and i would recommend reading it if you're into scary books!
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Book had a good flow. If you like any of his other books you'll like this one.
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I had requested this audiobook because I am familiar with the author, and have enjoyed his books in the past. I personally don't think this one qualifies as a "Horror" novel, it is more like a scary mystery! This book will not scare you - unless you are about 6 or 7, what it does impart is sense of urgency to find out who is who, who is good, and who is bad.

The setting (Florida everglades /swamp) helps convey a sense of forboding as you know there are alligators, crocodiles, snakes, and other creepy/crawly things. I think that in another author's hands this book would not have been as enjoyable, so "Hats off to Saul"

I recommend this book to "mystery/thriller" fans for the fact that it holds your attention, there is a lot of suspence, with a gripping plotline.

It's a good way to pass a 3 hour commute (exactly what I needed for 1 day)
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3 Hour abridgement of John Saul's scary thriller, DARKNESS.
Wonderful read...great fun.


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