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When a severe blizzard grips the city, normal routines come to an abrupt halt. The frozen landscape sets the stage for a sinister force to emerge, an evil so profound that it defies expectation and endangers the town’s inhabitants. The narrative intertwines suspense and horror as the characters confront both the natural storm and the creeping menace that follows it.
First publish date: May 24, 1990
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Dean Koontz
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