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Set in the serene backdrop of a 1935 New England town, Thomas Tryon’s *The Other* tells the chilling story of the Perry family after the tragic death of their father, Vining, in a freak accident. Their world is further shattered by the horrific demise of their cousin Russell in a barn and the subsequent disappearance of a local elderly neighbor. Central to the narrative are twin brothers Holland and Niles, who share a telepathic connection inherited from their Russian grandmother. Holland’s sardonic, introverted nature contrasts starkly with Niles’ warm, generous disposition, yet both are drawn into a bizarre, perilous game that threatens to turn their lives—and the safety of those around them—into a nightmare.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Thomas Tryon
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