Something Wicked This Way Comes A Novel
Something Wicked This Way Comes A Novel by Ray Bradbury is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on October 24, 2017. This 352-page novel invites readers into the eerie world of Green Town, Illinois, where the mysterious Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show arrives, bringing with it a dark and sinister mystery that threatens to disrupt the lives of its inhabitants. The narrative unfolds as two boys confront the haunting allure of the carnival, exploring themes of dreams, youth, and the consequences of wishes.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of dark fantasy and horror woven throughout the story, as Bradbury delves into the complexities of friendship and the coming-of-age experience. The novel’s hypnotic prose captures the essence of fear and wonder, drawing on elements of science fiction and classic literature. With its enduring influence on culture and genre, this edition also features a new introduction that highlights the novel’s significance. This edition is presented in English and measures 8.375 inches in height and 5.5 inches in length, making it a notable addition to any bookshelf.
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One of Ray Bradbury’s best-known and most popular novels, Something Wicked This Way Comes, now featuring a new introduction and material about its longstanding influence on culture and genre.
For those who still dream and remember, for those yet to experience the hypnotic power of its dark poetry, step inside. The show is about to begin. Cooger & Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show has come to Green Town, Illinois, to destroy every life touched by its strange and sinister mystery. The carnival rolls in sometime after midnight, ushering in Halloween a week early. A calliope’s shrill siren song beckons to all with a seductive promise of dreams and youth regained. Two boys will discover the secret of its smoke, mazes, and mirrors; two friends who will soon know all too well the heavy cost of wishes…and the stuff of nightmares.
Few novels have endured in the heart and memory as has Ray Bradbury’s unparalleled literary masterpiece Something Wicked This Way Comes. Scary and suspenseful, it is a timeless classic in the American canon.
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