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Carrion Comfort is a horror and fantasy work by Dan Simmons that explores vampires and psychic powers within an American horror context.
Written in English, the story adds to the tradition of American horror tales, reflecting Simmons's fascination with supernatural and psychological elements.
First publish date: October 11, 2000
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Dan Simmons
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