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Dead of Night is an anthology of American horror fiction. The volume gathers a range of short tales that explore fear and the supernatural, delivering concise, suspenseful narratives that appeal to lovers of horror and uncanny storytelling. The stories are presented within a single volume, offering a compact experience for readers seeking eerie, atmospheric fiction.
First publish date: March 1983
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Peter Haining
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