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When Gavin Meadows' father disappears, he is forced to search the city that holds more than it seems. His investigation uncovers a race of semi‑human beings that have lived both above and below the streets for centuries. The story explores the hidden world beneath the metropolis and the shadowy forces that threaten it.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Ramsey Campbell
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