When a long-silent bell peals in the middle of the night, the townsfolk know it marks the end of their carefree days. But amid the sundrenched cornfields their loyalty will be pitilessly tested. From sunset bike rides to shaded hiding places in the woods, the boys’ days are marked by all of the secrets and silences of an idyllic middle-childhood.
It’s the summer of 1960 and in the small town of Elm Haven, Illinois, five twelve-year-old boys are forging the powerful bonds that a lifetime of change will not break. Definitely a must for horror, coming of age, or supernatural readers, as it provides many characteristics of these genres, as well as others in an amazing way. It may start a little slow, but it quickly hastens the pace, and never stops after a certain point. This was the first book of his that I have read and I will definitely look forward to the next one I find. When members of their group start to die, the boys expand their friendships in many ways, and do their best to fight off this entity and make sure that it will never again walk the face of the Earth.An absolutely wonderful novel from Dan Simmons. Unknown to them, an ancient force is trying to resurrect itself thanks to the help of people in their town who have committed treacherous sins in order to gain power that was promised by this force.
Summer of Night follows a group of boys as they finally get out of school for the summer and begin to prepare for the fun-filled days ahead of them, or so they think. Determined to exorcize this ancient plague, Mike, Duane, Dale, Harlen, and Kevin must wage a war of blood-against an arcane abomination who owns the night. Strange and horrifying events begin to overtake everyday life, spreading terror through the once idyllic town. From the depths of the Old Central School, a hulking fortress tinged with the mahogany scent of coffins, an invisible evil is rising. From sunset bike rides to shaded hiding places in the woods, the boys' days are marked by all of the secrets and silences of an idyllic middle-childhood. It's the summer of 1960 and in the small town of Elm Haven, Illinois, five twelve-year-old boys are forging the powerful bonds that a lifetime of change will not break. This masterfully crafted horror classic, featuring a brand-new introduction by Dan Simmons, will bring you to the edge of your seat, hair standing on end and blood freezing in your veins
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