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But one story is coming back to haunt them and their small town. A tale of something they did long ago. A wicked mistake. A horrifying accident. And they are about to learn that no one can bury the past forever . . . Ghost Story is number one New York Times-bestselling author Peter Straub's classic tale of horror, secrets and the dangerous ghosts of the past.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57536530645365,"sku":"9781399765763","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781399765763.jpg?v=1793052696"},{"product_id":"hellfire-club","title":"The Hellfire Club","description":"'Moves like an express train - very fine work indeed' STEPHEN KING Wealthy, middle-aged women in an exclusive Connecticut suburb are dying, one by one, and their murderer remains at large. Nora Chancel, wife of publishing scion Davey Chancel, fears she may be next. 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