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Will Rabjohns, celebrated as a leading wildlife photographer who documents endangered species, suffers a life‑altering accident that leaves him comatose. Inside the depths of his unconscious mind, he revisits the wildernesses that shaped his early years and encounters a mysterious couple whose presence profoundly impacted his artistic vision and personal identity.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Clive Barker
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