Jack Ketchum Knihy

The story revolves around a man's bond with his dog, Red, as they face a brutal attack from wealthy youths who lack appreciation for life. This confrontation ignites a series of violent events, symbolized by the recurring theme of bloodshed. The narrative explores deep emotions and the stark realities of life, highlighting the contrast between innocence and cruelty. With its raw intensity and emotional depth, the novel offers a poignant reflection on loyalty and the darker aspects of human nature.

Kniha je poctou Romerovým filmům Noc oživlých mrtvol a Úsvit mrtvých, krvežíznivými „zombie“ se ovšem stávají výhradně ženy, které se nadýchaly podivné chemikálie.Jako u každé Ketchumovy knihy nás čeká brutální jízda od začátku až do konce, bez dlouhých úvodů a obezliček.

Suburbia. Shady, tree-lined streets, well-tended lawns and cozy homes. A nice, quiet place to grow up. Unless you are teenage Meg or her crippled sister, Susan. On a dead-end street, in the dark, damp basement of the Chandler house, Meg and Susan are left captive to the savage whims and rages of a distant aunt who is rapidly descending into madness. It is a madness that infects all three of her sons and finally the entire neighborhood. Only one troubled boy stands hesitantly between Meg and Susan and their cruel, torturous deaths. A boy with a very adult decision to make.

September. A beautiful New York editor retreats to a lonely cabin on a hill in the quiet Maine beach town of Dead River--off season--awaiting her sister and friends. Nearby, a savage human family with a taste for flesh lurks in the darkening woods, watching, waiting for the moon to rise and night to fall.... And before too many hours pass, five civilized, sophisticated people and one tired old country sheriff will learn just how primitive we all are beneath the surface...and that there are no limits at all to the will to survive.

In a small Maine town, a group of thrill seeking college kids finds a game of hide and seek in an abandoned house turning into a reality of stark terror. A nighttime visit to the strange old Crouch house and a game of hide and seek become a nightmare of horror and violence for Dan, a handsome young local, and Casey, the reckless, bored vacationer with whom he becomes involved.

Řecko. Starověká země záhad, legend a mýtů. Právě zde navštíví obchodník Jordan Chase starodávnou hrobku a prožije temnou vizi budoucnosti. A právě zde, uprostřed překrásné krajiny, se Lelia, nádherná, ale nebezpečná žena, spřátelí se skupinou turistů, aby je vlákala do noční můry plné bolesti a hrůzy. Žije, aby sváděla a ničila, aby se živila svou lidskou kořistí. Lelia je víc než mýtus, víc než báchorka. Lelia je zhouba.

After her lover betrays her and coldly dumps her, Dora's mind begins to crack. She tracks down her old high school love to recapture what she might have had. He's married with a family, but Dora isn't about to let that stop her. Original.

The collection features the complete "Stroup" stories by Ketchum, penned between 1976 and 1981. Each narrative is accompanied by an Afterword from the author, providing insights and reflections on the themes and characters. This edition offers a comprehensive look at Ketchum's exploration of complex subjects within the realm of sexuality and human relationships.

This landmark collection gathers more than thirty of Jack Ketchum's most thrilling stories. "Gone" and "The Box" were honored with the prestigious Bram Stoker Award. Whether you are already familiar with Ketchum's unique brand of suspense or are experiencing it for the first time, here is a book no aficionado of fear can do without. This novel contains graphic content and is recommended for regular readers of horror novels.