Nightmares & Dreamscapes

by King, Stephen

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AR Book Level
6.5
AR Points
43
Word Count
260,856
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
332284 EN

About this book

Nightmares & Dreamscapes gathers a diverse set of short stories that range from supernatural horror to hard-boiled crime, each featuring its own cast of characters confronting fear, obsession, or moral conflict. Highlights include the vengeful ghost of "Dolan's Cadillac," a detective spoof in the style of Raymond Chandler, a teleplay excerpt from Tales of the Darkside, and a personal Little League anecdote, among many others. King's tales blend classic detective and noir motifs with chilling otherworldly elements, creating scenarios where ordinary lives intersect with the monstrous or the criminal. The anthology showcases the breadth of King's storytelling, delivering both standalone suspense and subtle tributes to Conan Doyle and Chandler.

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