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Mary Danby brings together a diverse collection of 65 spine‑tingling short stories, ranging from classic American horror to modern tales of the uncanny. The anthology features over a hundred authors, including Roald Dahl, H.P. Lovecraft, and Stephen King, offering readers an expansive tour of frightful narratives.
The volume captures a broad spectrum of horror – from eerie children’s tales and psychological thrillers to detective‑style mysteries and locked‑room puzzles. Each story provides a unique atmosphere of suspense, supernatural dread, or unsettling intrigue, ensuring that every reader finds a new source of chills and curiosity within the pages of "65 Great Spine Chillers".
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Mary Danby
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