Books like Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
Few American novels written this century have endured in the heart and memory as has Ray Bradbury's unparalleled literary classic SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES. For those who still dream and remember, for those yet to experience the hypnotic power of its dark poetry, step inside. The show is about to begin.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Ray Bradbury
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