Hunger And Thirst Author:Richard Matheson Richard Matheson's first and previously unpublished novel, written 50 years ago when Matheson was 23 years old. Matheson's agent told him it was unpublishible due to its length and he put it in a draw and left for California where he writing career changed dramatically. The story of Erick, who lies paralyzed on his bed after being shot in a botc... more »hed robbery, contemplating the mess his life has become while hoping to be saved.« less