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Richard Laymon’s *Resurrection Dreams* follows a man who discovers he can bring people back from the dead. Obsessed with the girl of his dreams, he fancies using his new power, but his romance takes a dark turn when he realizes that to win her affection he may have to sacrifice her first. The novel blends supernatural ability with tense thriller elements, exploring the lengths one will go for love and obsession in a horror‑laden setting.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Richard Laymon
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