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Years before, Anita escaped the murderous Angel of Lostman's Bayou. Believing she had found safety, she discovers that the Angel has not forgotten her escape and relentlessly pursues her, extending his evil reach to bring her back to his terrors.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: John Farris
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