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Thunderstruck - cover

Thunderstruck

Preston Child

Publisher: BookRix

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Summary

Since the beginning of humanity, people have been afraid of thunderstorms; the electrical discharges shatter dreams, cost lives and send poor sinners down into the gorge of hell. But not everyone has to wait till death open the hell, some experience it in their daily lives.
 
In this anthology of short stories, Preston Child teaches his beloved readers how to fear simple moments and leaves behind a shiver that will keep them awake all night long.
 
Available since: 05/27/2023.
Print length: 135 pages.

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