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Patricia Highsmith’s *Black House, the* assembles a collection of short stories that weave together crime, psychological instability and the uncanny facets of suburban existence. Each narrative—ranging from the compulsive dread of a basket-weaver to the haunting mystery of an abandoned house—captures Highsmith’s hallmark conversational style and nuanced tension. The anthology’s blend of classic detective tropes and surreal elements offers readers a sharp, visceral glimpse into the darker corners of human conscience.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Patricia Highsmith
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