Children of the Night

Children of the Night

Dan Simmons

Overview

Set in the summer of 1960, this horror classic follows five twelve-year-old boys in Elm Haven, Illinois, as their bonds are tested by an encroaching evil. Their idyllic childhood, filled with bike rides and woodland secrets, is shattered when a mysterious bell tolls, signaling the rise of a terrifying force from the Old Central School. This ancient abomination unleashes horrifying events, forcing the boys to wage a desperate war against the darkness.

Who it's for

• Readers of classic horror fiction.
• Fans of coming-of-age stories with dark themes.
• Those interested in supernatural thrillers.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 432
• Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
• Year: 2012
• ISBN: 9781250009852