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Peter Straub

    2 mars 1943 – 4 septembre 2022

    Peter Straub a développé dès son plus jeune âge un talent prodigieux pour la narration. Ses expériences formatrices de blessures graves et de longues convalescences lui ont inculqué une profonde sensibilité aux thèmes sombres et à la psyché humaine. Cette rencontre précoce avec la mortalité, associée à une fascination pour l'étrange et l'horrible, a façonné sa voix littéraire distinctive. Les récits de Straub explorent les limites fragiles de la réalité et les profondeurs psychologiques de l'esprit humain.

    Peter Straub
    The Talisman: Volume 1: The Road of Trials
    The Sandman, Vol. 7
    The Adams Round Table: Meurtres en cavale
    Koko
    Le Talisman
    Le talisman des territoires 2.
    • Duchařský příběh

      • 504pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      V ospalém americkém městečku se schází skupinka starých, seriózních pánů. Říkají si Klub gentlemanů, na svá setkání chodí zásadně ve smokingu a vyprávějí si historky. Některé jsou pravdivé a jiné smyšlené, v poslední době jsou však čím dál strašidelnější. Z pouhé zábavy, která měla starcům poskytnout rozptýlení vpoklidném životě, se postupem času stane noční můra. Jeden příběh se neustále vrací, a nepronásleduje jen je, ale nakonec i celé město. Příběh o něčem, co kdysi dávno spáchali. Nejdřív přijdou zlé sny, poté různé děsivé jevy a s nimi i poznání, že minulost nikdo nemůže pohřbít navždy. Důležitou roli v podivuhodných a tragických událostech, které se hrdinům dějí, hraje krásná žena mnoha tváří a její intriky. Členů klubu postupně ubývá a nastává chvíle posledního souboje proti tajemné síle, která na sebe dokáže vzít jakoukoli podobu a která si cílevědomě pohrává s lidskými osudy podle vlastních nepochopitelných plánů.

      Duchařský příběh2024
      3,9
    • Penumbra No. 4 (2023)

      A Journal of Weird Fiction and Criticism

      • 314pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      Featuring an array of short and impactful stories, this fourth issue of Penumbra showcases contributions from notable authors like Geoffrey Reiter, Michael Aronovitz, Joe Pan, and Scott J. Couturier. It also emphasizes the global reach of weird fiction, featuring writers from various countries, including Harris Coverley and Dmitri Akers from Australia, Norbert Góra from Poland, and Arthur Staaz from Northern Ireland, enriching the journal's diverse literary landscape.

      Penumbra No. 4 (2023)2023
    • Eine alchimistische Mischung aus psychologischem Thrill und übernatürlichem Horror: Der Campus-Guru Spenser Mallon missbraucht seine Anhänger und führt ein okkultes Ritual durch, das in einer Katastrophe endet. Zurück bleiben eine grausam zerstückelte Leiche und die zerrütteten Seelen der Teilnehmer.

      Okkult. Roman2012
      3,0
    • Stories

      • 428pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      "The joy of fiction is the joy of the imagination. . . ." The best stories engage readers, compelling them to turn pages in anticipation of what comes next. Great literature is defined by its imagination, as demonstrated in this exceptional anthology, which redefines the boundaries of imaginative fiction. It features contributions from renowned writers like Peter Straub, Chuck Palahniuk, Roddy Doyle, and Joyce Carol Oates, among others, showcasing their craft and challenging misconceptions about genres. Curated by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio, who personally selected each story, the anthology sets a high standard for this "new literature of the imagination." The collection aims to present familiar themes in fresh, illuminating ways. Notable tales include Joe Hill's disturbing exploration of evil in "Devil on the Staircase," Lawrence Block's unique take on fishing in "Catch and Release," and Carolyn Parkhurst's dark sibling rivalry in "Unwell." Joanne Harris introduces ancient gods in modern New York in "Wildfire in Manhattan," while Richard Adams's "The Knife" delves into vengeance. Jeffery Deaver's "The Therapist" features a psychologist on a mission to save lives, and Neil Gaiman's chilling "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" offers a haunting punishment for a grave crime. This visionary volume will transform readers’ perspectives and ignite a renewed appreciation for exceptional fiction.

      Stories2010
      3,8
    • The spellbinding saga of The Talisman is now a stunning graphic novel, vividly illustrated by artist Tony Shasteen. Here’s a bold new look at the classic tale of treachery and betrayal that could only have sprung from the imaginations of master storytellers Stephen King and Peter Straub.In a run-down amusement park on a desolate beach in New Hampshire, thirteen-year-old Jack Sawyer is about to learn some hard truths—about his father’s death, about why he and his mother are on the run from his sinister uncle Morgan, and about the real nature of the mysterious realm Jack once called the Daydreams. Now, with help from his newfound friend Speedy Parker, this young man will reclaim his identity as Travellin Jack and make his first foray back into the Territories to retrieve the magical Talisman, an object of immense cosmic significance. Yet even more important to Jack, the Talisman holds the key to saving his mother’s life. In the Terrorities, where monsters lurk, evil watches, and an unbelievably precious prize awaits, Jack embarks upon a desperate quest to fulfill a destiny he never sought but cannot escape.The Talisman: The Road of Trials comprises Issues 0 through 5 of the thrilling comic book series and features original, never-before-seen material, including interviews and early sketches. Be warned: Once you’ve seen the Talisman, nothing will ever be the same.

      The Talisman: Volume 1: The Road of Trials2010
      4,4
    • The Green Woman

      • 151pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      New York Times best-selling author Peter Straub resurrects his most sinister creation, Fielding “Fee” Bandolier, the unstoppable serial killer last seen in Straub’s bestseller The Throat. Aging and tired of a life devoted to death, Fee is preparing to end his long career of bloodshed. Bob Steele is a disillusioned New York detective out for redemption and to him redemption means a one-man crusade to stop Fielding Bandolier. Steele’s father cruelly named him after a Hollywood cowboy hero. The name has been a curse because Bob has very little hero in him. But he’s going to give it one last try. Cop and killer fi nally face off in a mysterious midwestern pub, “The Green Woman Tavern.” And in that abandoned place, an unspeakable evil stronger than either of them lies waiting to seal the fates of both men.

      The Green Woman2010
      3,1
    • Poe's Children

      The New Horror : an Anthology

      • 534pages
      • 19 heures de lecture

      An anthology of modern horror fiction features tales from twenty-five masters of the genre, with such selections as Stephen King's "The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet," Dan Chaon's "The Bees," and Peter Straub's "Little Red's Tango."

      Poe's Children2008
      3,5
    • SAP Business Intelligence

      Kompakter Gesamtüberblick über alle Neuerungen - Umfassende Informationen zu SAP Visual Composer und BI Accelerator - Aktuell zu Release SAP NetWeaver 2004s BI

      • 660pages
      • 24 heures de lecture

      Dieses Buch informiert über alle wichtigen Neuerungen im Release SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0 (“2004s”). Es bietet fundierte Einblicke in zentrale Themen von SAP BI, sodass Sie schnell und sicher mit dem neuen Release arbeiten können. Ob bewährte Themen wie SAP BW, Datenmodellierung, ETL, Web Reporting und Planung oder neue Funktionalitäten – es ist Ihr zuverlässiger Begleiter. Sowohl Grundlagenwissen als auch Detailfragen werden kompetent erläutert und durch Praxisbeispiele sowie zahlreiche Abbildungen veranschaulicht. Praktische Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen ermöglichen eine einfache Bedienung neuer Funktionen, wie dem Visual Composer. Der Inhalt umfasst: Business-Intelligence-Konzepte, einen Überblick über die Neuerungen, Datenmodellierung in der Administrator Workbench, Datenbeschaffung, Performance-Optimierung mit Aggregaten und dem BI Accelerator, Redesignfunktionen wie Repartitionierung und Remodellierung, sowie Tools wie BEx Query Designer, BEx Analyzer, BEx Web Application Designer, Report Designer und die BI-integrierte Planung. Das Buch ist somit ein umfassendes Nachschlagewerk für alle, die mit SAP NetWeaver BI 7.0 arbeiten möchten.

      SAP Business Intelligence2006
    • William Standishs langweilige Karriere als Hochschullehrer wird durch die Chance unterbrochen, die Nachlassunterlagen seiner Stiefgroßmutter Isobel Standish in Esswood House zu studieren. Doch seine Forschungen werden bald von unheimlichen Ereignissen gestört. Peter Straub, ein renommierter Horrorautor, hat diese Geschichte verfasst.

      Esswood House2005
      4,0
    • In the Night Room

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      In his latest soul-chilling novel, bestselling author Peter Straub tells of a famous children’s book author who, in the wake of a grotesque accident, realizes that the most basic facts of her existence, including her existence itself, have come into question. Willy Patrick, the respected author of the award-winning young-adult novel In the Night Room, thinks she is losing her mind–again. One day, she is drawn helplessly into the parking lot of a warehouse. She knows somehow that her daughter, Holly, is being held in the building, and she has an overwhelming need to rescue her. But what Willy knows is impossible, for her daughter is dead. On the same day, author Timothy Underhill, who has been struggling with a new book about a troubled young woman, is confronted with the ghost of his nine-year-old sister, April. Soon after, he begins to receive eerie, fragmented e-mails that he finally realizes are from people he knew in his youth–people now dead. Like his sister, they want urgently to tell him something. When Willy and Timothy meet, the frightening parallels between Willy’s tragic loss and the story in Tim’s manuscript suggest that they must join forces to confront the evils surrounding them.

      In the Night Room2005
      3,4
    • Lost Boy Lost Girl

      • 336pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Nancy Underhill commits suicide... A week later, her son - fifteen-year-old Mark-vanishes. The boy's uncle, novelist Timothy Underhill, searches his hometown of Millhaven for clues that might help unravel this horrible dual mystery...

      Lost Boy Lost Girl2003
      3,5
    • The Adams Round Table: Meurtres en cavale

      • 392pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Meurtres en cavale : onze suspenses inédits, par les plus grands maîtres du genre aux Etats-Unis, réunis autour de Mary Higgins Clark et de son fameux club, The Adams Round Table.

      The Adams Round Table: Meurtres en cavale2001
    • Kelen

      • 630pages
      • 23 heures de lecture

      Een seriemoordenaar uit de jaren vijftig lijkt veertig jaar later wederom toe te slaan in dezelfde Amerikaanse stad.

      Kelen2001
    • Komplot

      • 479pages
      • 17 heures de lecture

      De kleinzoon van de eigenaar van een elitair Caraïbisch eiland raakt door zijn vriendschap met een ex-detective geïnteresseerd in een 25 jaar oude moord.

      Komplot2001
    • Mr X

      • 640pages
      • 23 heures de lecture

      Every year on his birthday, Ned Dunstan has a paralysing seizure in which he is forced to witness scenes of ruthless slaughter perpetrated by a mysterious figure in black whom he calls Mr X. - and again his birthday is fast approaching.

      Mr X2001
      3,7
    • Le talisman des territoires 2.

      • 802pages
      • 29 heures de lecture

      Il y a vingt ans, Jack a survécu à l'enfer des Territoires. Aujourd'hui, pour l'amour d'une femme et la vie d'un enfant, il va franchir une nouvelle fois la frontière... French Landing, paisible bourgade du Wisconsin, est terrorisée par un serial killer. Désemparé, le shérif local fait appel à son ami Jack Sawyer, un ancien flic d'Hollywood. L'enquête conduit Jack jusqu'à une maison que l'on dit hantée, nichée au fond des bois. L'endroit réveille en sa mémoire les échos d'un monde parallèle qu'il lui semble avoir déjà visité : il y a vingt ans, pour sauver sa mère, Jack a pénétré la contrée magique et terrifiante des Territoires. Aujourd'hui, il a tout oublié. Et il a peur de son passé. Très vite, d'étranges messages lui parviennent et les réminiscences se font souvenirs. L'enquête de police se change alors en quête fantastique... Il ne s'agit plus de démasquer un serial killer mais d'arracher un enfant des mains du souverain des Territoires, le Roi écarlate. Pour Tyler, petit garçon aux cheveux blonds et Judy, la mère de celui-ci, Jack est prêt à mourir - pire, à replonger dans les Territoires...

      Le talisman des territoires 2.2001
      4,1
    • Magic Terror

      • 416pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      A new collection of award-winning short stories from the acclaimed master of horror -- author of the bestselling MR X, KOKO, THE TALISMAN and BLACK HOUSE. Welcome to another kind of terror as Peter Straub leads us into the outer reaches of the psyche. Here the master of the macabre is at his absolute best in seven exquisite tales of living, dying and the terror that lies in between! No one tells a story like Peter Straub. He dazzles with the richness of his plots and the eloquence of his prose. He startles you into laughter in the face of events so dark that you begin to question your own moral compass. Then he reduces you to jelly by spinning a tale so terrifying -- and surprising -- that you have to sleep with the lights on. Now, with these seven acclaimed stories he has given us his finest and most imaginatively unsettling collection yet. 'WHEN STRAUB TURNS ON ALL HIS JETS, NO ONE IN THE SCREAM FACTORY CAN EQUAL HIM.' STEPHEN KING

      Magic Terror2000
      3,6
    • Murder for Revenge

      12 New Original Stories

      • 360pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      A high school wallflower serves up justice at her 20th reunion, while a submissive wife sends her domineering husband to hell. A writer orchestrates a murder to eliminate his enemy. This captivating collection features twelve of America's finest authors exploring the theme of revenge-driven killings. The anthology showcases a stellar lineup, offering a satisfying feast of stories centered on the dark allure of vengeance. In Lawrence Block's chilling tale, a serial killer turns one victim's brother into an unwitting defender, leading to dire consequences. Mary Higgins Clark's "Power Play" presents a thrilling scenario where an ex-president and his congresswoman wife outsmart terrorists. Phillip Margolin's character, a career criminal, faces a twist of fate with an alibi that complicates his self-defense. Joyce Carol Oates delivers a gripping narrative in "Murder-Two," where a brilliant lawyer defends her worst enemy's son. Peter Straub's "Mr. Clubb and Mr. Cuff" reveals the steep price of revenge for a betrayed husband. This anthology also includes contributions from Thomas H. Cook, Vicki Hendricks, Joan Hess, Judith Kelman, Eric Lustbader, David Morrell, and Shel Silverstein, creating an unforgettable exploration of cold-blooded retribution. Otto Penzler, a prominent figure in the mystery genre, curates this wickedly entertaining volume.

      Murder for Revenge1998
      3,1
    • Reise in die Nacht

      • 655pages
      • 23 heures de lecture

      Im Mittelpunkt dieses fesselnden Thrillers stehen ein Bestsellerroman, ein fanatischer Frauenmörder, eine Entführung und die dunkle Vergangenheit einer berühmten Verlegerfamilie. Mit seinem unfehlbaren Gespür für raffinierte Schockeffekte dringt der amerikanische Horrorspezialist Straub in beklemmende Dimensionen der menschlichen Psyche vor. "Mit Abstand Peter Straubs bester Roman... 'Reise in die Nacht' hat ein rasendes Tempo, einen glaubhaften Kern und ist hervorragend geschrieben." (Stephen King.)

      Reise in die Nacht1997
    • Die fremde Frau. Roman

      • 284pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      Peter Straub präsentiert eine spannende moderne Ehe- und Liebesgeschichte. Der Geschäftsmann Owen reist nach Irland, um eine Filiale zu eröffnen und eine Auszeit von seiner problematischen Ehe zu nehmen. In Dublin verliebt er sich leidenschaftlich, während seine Frau ebenfalls nach neuen Abenteuern sucht.

      Die fremde Frau. Roman1996
    • The Hellfire Club

      • 526pages
      • 19 heures de lecture

      They are dying, one by one. Wealthy, middle-aged women in an exclusive Connecticut suburb. Their murderer remains at large. Nora Chancel, wife of publishing scion Davey Chancel, fears she may be next. After all, her past has branded her a victim . . . . "Combines the intellectual-puzzle mystery with a powerful vein of psycho-thriller suspense." -- The Washington Post Then Davey tells Nora a surreal story about the Hellfire Club, where years before he met an obsessed fan of Chancel House's most successful book, Night Journey --a book that has a strange history of its own. . . . "One of the most chilling villains to come along since Hannibal Lecter." -- San Francisco Chronicle Suddenly terror engulfs Nora: She must defend herself against fantastic accusations even as a madman lies in wait. And when he springs, she will embark on a night journey that will put her victimhood to rest forever, dead or alive. . . .

      The Hellfire Club1996
      3,5
    • The Sandman, Vol. 7

      Brief Lives

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      Dream's youngest sister, the loopy Delirium, convinces him to go on a quest for their missing brother, Destruction. But Dream may learn that the cost of finding his prodigal sibling is more than he can bear. collecting The Sandman #41–49

      The Sandman, Vol. 71994
      4,5
    • Aujourd'hui, vampires et monstres ne sont plus seulement parmi nous. Ils sont en nous. Atrocement, irrémédiablement humains... Un reporter de faits divers sanglants, plus sanguinaire que le plus sanguinaire des vampires. Un peintre génial et fou dont la création recèle des secrets mortels... Des cauchemars d'enfants exorcisés à l'occasion d'un deuil... Une piscine qui s'ouvre sur un autre monde... Une nuit de violence et de peur dans un cimetière indien profané.

      13 histoires diaboliques1994
      3,1
    • Der amerikanische Horrorspezialist, ein Schriftsteller mit unfehlbarem Gespür für raffinierte Schockeffekte, dringt mit seinen Geschichten in neue, beklemmende Dimensionen der Wirklichkeit vor - das blanke Entsetzen lauert dort, wo keiner es erwartet ...

      Haus ohne Türen.1993
      3,4
    • The Throat

      • 704pages
      • 25 heures de lecture

      Straub completes the Blue Rose trilogy with this searing novel of psychological terror. Tim Underhill and the brilliant and reclusive Tom Pasmore court ultimate destruction as they dare to look back to a dark past that holds the secret of evil which signs its name Blue Rose.

      The Throat1993
      4,0
    • Nach Jahren kehrt Elliot Denmark in seinen Heimatort zurück. Im Haus seiner ehemaligen Geliebten trifft er auf ein grausam verstümmeltes Mädchen, zu dem er sich seltsam hingezogen fühlt. Verbindet die beiden ein Geheimnis?

      Das geheimnisvolle Mädchen1991
      2,3
    • After a tragic accident which he barely survives, Tom Pasmore develops an obsession with death--an obsession which leads him to investigate two murders--one in the past and one in the present. And during his investigation, Pasmore learns more than anyone needs--or deserves--to know!

      Mystery1990
      3,6
    • La guerre avait éveillé en lui le monstre. Maintenant il tuait pour cacher ses crimes... Mais toujours avec le même plaisir. Le mot " koko " gribouillé sur une carte à jouer...C'est la signature du tueur. Un mot qui va projeter quatre amis quinze ans en arrière, en plein cauchemar du Vietnam. Koko, ils le savent est l'un des leurs, un des participants à ce terrible massacre d'un village qu'aucun d'eux n'a pu oublier. Ils décident donc de retrouver Koko avant la police, non seulement pour l'empêcher de commettre de nouveaux crimes, mais aussi dans l'espoir de l'arracher à la folie. Ce qui risque bien de s'avérer une mission impossible...

      Koko1988
      3,6
    • Cutting Edge

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      This anthology contains: Blue Rose by Peter Straub The Monster by Joe Haldeman Lacunae by Karl Edward Wagner Pale Trembling Youth by W.H. Pugmire and Jessica Amanda Salmonson Muzak for Torso Murders by Marc Laidlaw Goodbye, Dark Love by Roberta Lannes Out There by Charles L. Grant Little Cruelties by Steve Rasnic Tem The Man with the Hoe by George Clayton Johnson They're Coming for You by Les Daniels Vampire by Richard Christian Matheson Lapses by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro The Final Stone by William F. Nolan Irrelativity by Nicholas Royle The Hands by Ramsey Campbell The Bell by Ray Russell Lost Souls by Clive Barker Reaper by Robert Bloch The Transfer by Edward Bryant Pain by Whitley Strieber

      Cutting Edge1987
      3,7
    • Blaue Rose

      • 101pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      Einmalige Auflage von 250 handnumerierten Exemplaren, illustriert von Uwe Mayer. Peter Straub, bedeutender Vertreter der modernen Phantastik, präsentiert in dieser Novelle ein faszinierendes Psychogramm einer Bluttat unter Geschwistern, die als Vorstudie zu seinem Roman Koko dient.

      Blaue Rose1986
    • Julia

      • 291pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ghost Story—and the master of American horror—tells the terrifying story of a woman who, in her desperation to flee the past, encounters an inexplicable aura of evil. Julia’s first purchase upon leaving her husband is a large, old-fashioned house in Kensington, where she plans to live by herself, well away from her soon-to-be-ex and the home where their young daughter died. She feels a peculiar affinity for the house right away, a feeling that deepens with each glimpse of a mysterious little girl—blond, like her daughter—in the neighborhood, and even in her dreams But the little girl and the big house have an inexplicable aura of evil. And Julia quickly discovers that escaping her past is not as simple as turning a key.

      Julia1986
      3,4
    • Floating Dragon

      • 623pages
      • 22 heures de lecture

      Let the terror begin again in this "deliciously imaginative" (San Francisco Chronicle) novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Peter Straub. The quiet suburban town of Hampstead is threatened by two horrors. One is natural. The hideous unstoppable creation of man’s power gone mad. The other is not natural at all. And it makes the first look like child’s play... “Unspeakable horror…has ‘Bestseller’ written all over it.”—Los Angeles Times “Straub’s effects are quite spectacular…I was fairly awed by some of the more nightmarish scenes in Floating Dragon.”—The New York Times

      Floating Dragon1983
      3,7
    • Shadowland

      • 480pages
      • 17 heures de lecture

      With a new Introduction by the author, Straub's classic tale of an evil lurking in the Vermont woods is beautifully repackaged with new cover art. Reissue.

      Shadowland1981
      3,9
    • Wenn du wüßtest...

      Zsolnay Edition/Helnwein, Phant. Literatur

      • 406pages
      • 15 heures de lecture
      Wenn du wüßtest...1979
    • Ghost Story

      • 567pages
      • 20 heures de lecture

      In life, not every sin goes unpunished.GHOST STORYFor four aging men in the terror-stricken town of Milburn, New York, an act inadvertently carried out in their youth has come back to haunt them. Now they are about to learn what happens to those who believe they can bury the past -- and get away with murder.

      Ghost Story1979
      4,0
    • Horror auf höchstem Niveau: Eine Szenario von Blut und Tod, von Angst und Gewalt, von Sinnlichem und Übersinnlichem. »Verheiratet oder nicht, ganz gleich, ob wir in Paris leben oder in Afrika. Sagen wir einfach, daß wir uns an einem bestimmten Datum hier treffen … heute in zwanzig Jahren.« Miles und seine Cousine Alison waren noch Kinder, als sie einander das Versprechen gaben, sich auf jeden Fall wiederzusehen. In einer Sommernacht, voller Erwartung dessen, was ihnen ihre erwachende Sexualität verhieß. In einer Sommernacht, die mit einem grausamen Mord endet. Als der Universitätsdozent Jahrzehnte später in die heimatliche, stille Landschaft im amerikanischen Mittelwesten zurückkehrt, begegnen ihm die Dorfbewohner jedoch mit unverhohlener Feindseligkeit. Dann werden in der Umgebung drei halbwüchsige Mädchen auf bestialische Weise ermordet, und Miles, der Fremde, der Eindringling in ihre Gemeinschaft, wird als Täter verdächtigt. Eine Massenhysterie bricht los. Unerklärliche Dinge geschehen. Unaufhaltsam steuert das Dorf einer Katastrophe entgegen.

      Wenn Du wüsstest ...1979
      3,2
    • Jack Sawyer, douze ans, découvre une porte vers les Territoires, un monde parallèle féerique et dangereux. Il part à la recherche du Talisman pour sauver sa mère et la reine des Territoires. En affrontant la peur et la solitude, Jack poursuit son chemin vers la victoire du Bien sur le Mal.

      Le Talisman1972
      4,0