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Mystery Walk Kindle Edition

by Robert McCammon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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An “impressive” tale of psychic power, Native American mysticism, and an ancient evil in Alabama, from the New York Times–bestselling author of Swan Song (Associated Press).

Born and raised in rural Alabama, Billy Creekmore was destined to be a psychic. His mother, a Choctaw Indian schooled in her tribe’s ancient mysticism, understands the permeable barrier between life and death—and can cross it. She taught the power to Billy and now he helps the dead rest in peace.

Wayne Falconer, son of one of the most fervent tent evangelists in the South, travels the country serving his father’s healing ministry. Using his unique powers to cure the flock, Little Wayne is on his way to becoming one of the popular and successful miracle workers in the country. He helps the living survive.

Billy and Wayne share more than a gift. They share a dream—and a common enemy. They are on separate journeys, mystery walks that will lead them toward a crossroad where the evil of their dreams has taken shape. One of them will reject the dark. The other will be consumed by it. But neither imagined just how monstrous and far-reaching the dark was, or that mankind’s fate would rest in their hands during an epic showdown of good versus evil.

From the author of Gone South, Boy’s Life, and the Matthew Corbett series, a master of suspense who has won the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Awards, Mystery Walk offers “creepy, subtle touches throughout [and] splendid Southern-town atmosphere” (Kirkus Reviews).

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“If grisly is your favorite flavor, you will find Mystery Walk delicious.” —Cosmopolitan “A very impressive performance.” —Associated Press “For the first time in a long time, I found myself reading a book I was reluctant to put down.” —Houston Post

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One of the founders of the Horror Writers Association, Robert R. McCammon (b. 1952) is one of the country’s most accomplished authors of modern horror and historical fiction. Raised by his grandparents in Birmingham, Alabama, McCammon published his first novel, the Revelations-inspired Baal, when he was only twenty-six. His writings continued in a supernatural vein throughout the 1980s, producing such bestselling titles as Swan Song, The Wolf’s Hour, and Stinger. In 1991 Boy’s Life won the World Fantasy Award for best novel. After his next novel, Gone South, McCammon took a break from writing to spend more time with his family. He did not publish another novel until 2002’s Speaks the Nightbird. Since then he has followed “fixer” Matthew Corbett in two sequels, The Queen of Bedlam and Mister Slaughter. His newest novel is The Five. McCammon and his family continue to live in Birmingham.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005T54IBS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (October 18, 2011)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 18, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 6595 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 432 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #189,633 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #511 in U.S. Horror Fiction
- #868 in Occult Horror
- #1,456 in Occult Fiction

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Robert R. McCammon
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Robert McCammon is the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including the award-winning BOY'S LIFE and SPEAKS THE NIGHTBIRD. There are more than four million copies of his books in print. His 2018 novel, THE LISTENER, is set in the 1930s and is available now from Cemetery Dance Publications.
His newest novel, CARDINAL BLACK, was published by Cemetery Dance in 2019. It is the seventh novel in the Matthew Corbett series, which started with SPEAKS THE NIGHTBIRD.
Mr. McCammon is currently writing THE KING OF SHADOWS, the eighth novel in the Matthew Corbett series.
Visit his websites: www.robertmccammon.com and www.matthewcorbettsworld.com
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Robert McCammon
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Robert McCammon is the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including the award-winning BOY'S LIFE and SPEAKS THE NIGHTBIRD. There are more than four million copies of his books in print. His latest novel, THE KING OF SHADOWS, is the eighth book in the Matthew Corbett series.
He recently completed the ninth book, SEVEN SHADES OF EVIL, which is expected to be published in 2023.
Visit his websites: www.robertmccammon.com and www.matthewcorbettsworld.com
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Glenda Barlow

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023

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Great author! Great book. Can't wait to start the next one. Twists not expected and a great story line. This one kept my nose in the book until the end.

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J. Steller

The Book is great, but the Printing is terrible

Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2010

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I didn't want to give this books 1 star because it is a great book. So I gave it 5 stars, but this review is going to be of this printing from Pocket Books.

1) This is a POD or Print on Demand edition which I guess means they didn't put a lot of work into its release.

2) It's WAY over-priced As of this review: $18.71 List price: $25.99

3) The font and layout is an exact duplicate of the original Mass market book released about 2 decades ago.- The font is very small, and does not fill up the larger pages like a standard trade paperback edition.

4) Nothing was updated or improved to give it the $25.99 asking price. It is literally the same book re-released with a higher asking price The pages in the back have a list of "available books" by McCammon via Pocket Books: only 3 of the 9 listed are still in print.

I explain this not as a petty complaint, but to inform the buyer of what to expect. This book is still the original read, so if you do not have this great novel and are looking to purchase it, then by all means go ahead - I did the same. But if you're conscious of your wallet and are going to spend the $19 price expecting to get more than just a standard mass market paper back, be aware that the only difference is that there is more blank paper to each page - which apparently knocks the asking price up by $20.

However, Pocket Books was nice enough to actually make this novel along with Usher's Passing available for those readers that were not aware of Robert McCammon's great works over 2 decades ago. So thank you to them for the opportunity to purchase a new book instead of a beat up used edition, but I'm quite disappointing on the high price and small cheap font.

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Beckie

well written book

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023

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Great book. Page turner that hooks you. One of the best free books I’ve read. Read it or miss out

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023

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McCammon never disappoints. Loved the story. Loved the characters.

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023

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I really like this author but this book is not one of the best ones. Actually 70% through it and I almost can't read any more. Years pass and so little happens. This book feels like he's trying to be Stephen King and can't quite make it work.

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Sandra Iler Kirkland

Compelling Thriller

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2016

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Billy Creedmore lives in a small rural Southern town with his parents. He is shunned by the other children and his family is shunned by the town. His mother is called a witch for her ability to help the dead. Townspeople call on her when she is needed but stay far away from her otherwise. When the family of Billy's best friend is murdered, he feels a strange calling to enter their house. Their spirits are shocked and can't cross over. There Billy discovers his life calling. He also has the ability to help those who can't cross over do so.

Wayne Falconer leads a very different life. His family is wealthy where Billy's is dirt poor. He is the son of a famous evangelist and spends his summers traveling with the crusade. One night his father discovers Wayne's talent; he can heal the sick. Or at least it seems that way. Wayne becomes famous as the sick and dying flock to him to be healed. Everyone believes in him, except for Ramona Creedmore and her son. When they come to the crusade, they see through Wayne and see that he can heal no one.

Thus begins a rivalry between the two boys that continues as they grow up. Each has a talent. Each is learning how to use and shape it and wondering how their lives should revolve around it. Each fears the other and the Shape Changer, a beast that comes to them in dreams and tells them how it will kill them and eat their souls. When they are grown, they meet again and must discover family secrets and what is the truth about their powers. They must unite to fight the Shape Changer and hopefully defeat him once and for all.

Robert McCammon has a talent for writing books that are compelling and keep the reader turning the pages to discover what happens next. This book is considered a mystery/horror classic and readers will be interested to see which boy can rise to defeat the forces aligned against them both. It is recommended for mystery and horror readers.

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mfmorgandc

McCammon is Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2013

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I missed the first round of McCammon. Back then I read alot of Stephen King and for some reason didn't notice McCammon. About ten years ago through a relative I discovered Boy's Life and Swan Song. In the last few years I have read many of his novels. I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite. To say the least I loved....The Wolf's Hour....Stinger....Usher's Passing...The Night Boat. Any of these great stories would make wonderful movies. ANY! I finished Mystery Walk yesterday. I read it in two days having a hard time putting it down. By now I know this writer's style and it is very comfortable reading his work. Like all good books you don't want the ending to come. I love horror and horror fiction, but here it is not so much that his stories scare me, but they entrap me. In Barnes and Noble you can find the wonderful Boy's Life and his new series beginning with Speaks the Nightbird [which I have read this one the first of a series and it is great] and a couple more in that series. His early stuff is hard to come by. I don't understand why. Read this book...read all of his books that you can get your hand on...and tell your friends...

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scott mcleod

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Reviewed in Canada on February 20, 2019

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Good read

Pw

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2017

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fantastic book.... fantastic author. downloading more. thank you Robert for your imagination.

P. Browne

Very satisfying

Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2022

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An entertaining coming of age story for two young boys becoming men. Both are torn between good and evil, life and death, compassion and greed.

An easy, satisfying read with good characters well drawn. The ending could have been a bit more organic, though as it was, it raised the tension level. The ending ties things up nearly with the various characters receiving appropriate denouements.

Barton

Definitely worth reading!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2021

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Stephen King like in its plot and depth of character. A lengthy but engaging read. Characters are well fleshed and the story is engaging.
One problem is the ending. It seems rushed and unrealistic in parts, and I don't just mean the theme. All wrapped in a neat bow, it lacks realism and almost meets Little House on the Prarie. This writer has loads of talent. Needs to change the follow the author image as it's just ludicrous.

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