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Clark's Harbor, a tight‑knit coastal community, prides itself on protecting the town from outsiders. But when foreign settlers arrive, a boy inexplicably loses the torment that has plagued him since birth, and his sister begins to witness terrifying visions. One by one, the newcomers meet violent, mysterious deaths, while the townspeople remain untouched. The story probes whether a dark bargain has been struck between the harbor’s inhabitants and a supernatural force, or if the sea itself demands human sacrifice. As the killings unfold, the small town is forced to confront the chilling forces at play.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: John Saul
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