'Salem’s Lot (1959)

Others: Leaning positive

Author Ben Mears returns to ‘Salem's Lot to write a book about a house that has haunted him since childhood only to find his isolated hometown infested with vampires. While the vampires claim more victims, Mears convinces a small group of believers to combat the undead.

ISBN:: 9781399746960
Length:: 427 pages

Genres: horror

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