The Fury: A Novel by John Farris (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Fury by John Farris Gillian Bellavers family is one of the wealthiest in the world. Robin Sandzas father Peter is a government assassin. The two teenagers seem to have nothing in common. Yet they are spiritual twins, possessing a horrifying psychic energy that threatens humanity. While dangerous and fanatical men vie for the secrets of their awesome power, Peter Sandza, using all the ruthless skills of his trade, makes a final desperate effort to save them.Exploring with extraordinary skill the myths and legends deeply rooted in the subconscious mind, this novel builds, scene by shocking scene, to a night of chilling horror that surpasses anything youve ever experienced . . .First published in 1976 and made into a successful movie written by the author and directed by Brian De Palma in 1978, The Fury is one of the all-time classics of the horror genre. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Peter Straub calls John Farris "one of the giants of contemporary horror," and Dean Koontz calls him "a legend among thriller writers." Farris has written over forty novels and three produced screenplays. He lives in Marietta, Georgia. Review "A horrifying, terrifying chiller." --Publishers Weekly "It remains a haunting story about deceit, betrayal and personal corruption, and about the different paths that one can take in life when in the possession of immense power"--Wicked Horror"John Farris telekinetic horror novel The Fury has remained a beloved entry to the psychic powers sub-genre of the horror literary world."--The Daily Dead"And seeing the book as prelude to todays masters of the paranormal crime mystery (like John Connolly) is irresistible."--Kingdom Books, Mysteries"Farris has a genius for creating compelling suspense." --Peter Benchley, author of Jaws"Farris has a remarkable ability to jab his literary ice pick into the bone marrow. With uncanny reality he depicts raw evil, partiularly the sort which masquerades as innocence. It is genuine terror and Farris provides it with an attribute lacking in the work of the most contemporary storytellers: style." --Brian Garfield, author of Death Wish"Few writers have Mr. Farriss talent for masterfully devious plotting, the shatteringly effective use of violence, in-depth characterization and scenes of gibbering horror guaranteed to turn ones blood to gelatin." --New York Times Review Quote "John Farris telekinetic horror novel The Fury has remained a beloved entry to the psychic powers sub-genre of the horror literary world."-- The Daily Dead Details ISBN1613737742 Author John Farris Pages 352 Publisher Chicago Review Press ISBN-10 1613737742 ISBN-13 9781613737743 Format Paperback Short Title The Fury Series Rediscovered Classics Language English Subtitle A Novel Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-10-01 UK Release Date 2017-10-01 Imprint Chicago Review Press Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2017-10-01 US Release Date 2017-10-01 DEWEY 813.54 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-01-07 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136607704;

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