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The Goosebumps series returns with the newest entry, "Dr. Maniac Will See You Now." Twelve‑year‑old Richard Dreezer must track down the bizarre and malevolent Dr. Maniac when a cadre of comic‑book characters inexplicably appear in his everyday world. Facing an evil genius bent on terror, Richard’s courage is tested as the story blends over‑the‑top horror with the familiar thrills of Goosebumps adventures.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Robert Lawrence Stine
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