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In the small town of Zephyr, Alabama, eleven‑year‑old Cory Mackenson enjoys a carefree life surrounded by friends and the comforting rhythms of the community. One cold spring dawn in 1964, Cory and his father witness a car crash into a lake that locals whisper may be bottomless, introducing mystery and the potential for adventure into Cory’s everyday existence.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Robert R. McCammon
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