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Nos4a2 : A Novel by Joe Hill (2013, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062200577
ISBN-139780062200570
eBay Product ID (ePID)143649443
Product Key Features
Book TitleNos4a2 : a Novel
Number of Pages704 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicPsychological, Horror, Thrillers / Suspense, Fantasy / Urban
GenreFiction
AuthorJoe Hill
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.7 in
Item Weight30.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsHill is so skillful that we don't know till the very end whether he'll get away with it. . . Hill's story is quite original and, for horror fans of a certain ironic bent, it's an unqualified delight., Fascinating and utterly engaging, this novel is sure to leave readers wanting more. One thing is for certain, however. After reading this book, readers will never hear Christmas carols in quite the same way again., [A]stounding . . . .Though most of the stories have elements of horror, the overall mood of the collection is one of heartbreaking wonderment . . . Highly recommended ., NOS4A2 and its story of a heroic biker chic going up against an old vampire should grab you by the lapels and give y ou a few good shakes before setting its hooks in--and deep....Hill...puts together a riveting tale., 'Like any good novel, no matter the genre, NOS4A2 zips down the streets of its mesmerizing story line not just in the Wraith but also, and more importantly, on the backs of high-octane characters...Hill imbues the pitter-patter of little feet with a terror you won't soon forget.' (USA Today, 4 stars), Joe Hill can terrify. he can humor. He can sadden. He can shock. His characters are deep and vibrant, his plots mesmerizing, his prose genuine. Simply put, he's a damn good writer., Joe Hills NOS4A2 is one of the creepiest books I've read in a long time--and I mean that in a good way., [Hill's] sentences crackle with wit and understated craftsmanship the kind so skillful it is only visible if you're paying attention., Hill's well-stocked bag of narrative tricks keeps the pages moving at a steady clip, and his characters are sufficiently melodramatic to make the book's scale feel both intimate and operatic. In fact, if you're an impressionable reader, stick to reading 'NOS4A2' during the day. , NOS4A2 is a brilliant exploration of classic and modern monsters and dark fantasties, all cut up, restitched and retooled...With this novel, riveting from beginning to end, Joe Hill has become a master of his craft., Like any good novel, no matter the genre, NOS4A2 zips down the streets of its mesmerizing story line not just in the Wraith but also, and more importantly, on the backs of high-octane characters...Hill imbues the pitter-patter of little feet with a terror you won't soon forget., Quite simply the best horror writer of our generation, Joe Hill's masterful storytelling is on full display in NOS4A2. It is by turns terrifying and hilarious, horrifying and full of heart, and relentlessly compelling., '[A]stounding . . . .Though most of the stories have elements of horror, the overall mood of the collection is one of heartbreaking wonderment . . . Highly recommended .' (Library Journal (starred review)), Words of warning for those who pick up this hefty, 704-page saga: You'll never listen to Christmas carols the same way. Or sleep with the lights off., [Hill's] sentences crackle with wit and understated craftsmanship -- the kind so skillful it is only visible if you're paying attention., "Hill''s imagination is...far-ranging.... NOS4A2 is full of chills and cliffhangers." -- New York Times "Fascinating and utterly engaging, this novel is sure to leave readers wanting more. One thing is for certain, however. After reading this book, readers will never hear Christmas carols in quite the same way again." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Hill is omnivorous in his appetite for story and character, and here he has created his best." -- Booklist (starred review) "Quite simply the best horror writer of our generation, Joe Hill''s masterful storytelling is on full display in NOS4A2. It is by turns terrifying and hilarious, horrifying and full of heart, and relentlessly compelling." -- Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of The Prophet on NOS4A2 "[A] new take on the fantasy-horror genre...Highly recommended." -- The Sun Herald (Sydney, Australia) "[A] lovely, earnest collection of short fiction." -- Village Voice "[An] inventive collection . . . brave and astute." -- New York Times Book Review (Editor''s Choice) "[A]stounding . . . .Though most of the stories have elements of horror, the overall mood of the collection is one of heartbreaking wonderment . . . Highly recommended ." -- Library Journal (starred review) "NOS4A2 is a brilliant exploration of classic and modern monsters and dark fantasties, all cut up, restitched and retooled...With this novel, riveting from beginning to end, Joe Hill has become a master of his craft." -- Publishers Weekly on NOS4A2 "Fascinating and utterly engaging, this novel is sure to leave readers wanting more. One thing is certain, however. After reading this book, readers will never hear Christmas carols in quite the same way again." -- Library Journal (starred review) on NOS4A2 "Hill is so skillful that we don''t know till the very end whether he''ll get away with it. . . Hill''s story is quite original and, for horror fans of a certain ironic bent, it''s an unqualified delight." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on NOS4A2 "NOS4A2 will pull you in from the first pages, and draw you away from your other responsibilities." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer "Read it with the lights on and your children locked in a closet." -- BookRiot.com on NOS4A2 "[Hill''s] sentences crackle with wit and understated craftsmanship - the kind so skillful it is only visible if you''re paying attention." -- The Globe and Mail on NOS4A2 "Joe Hills NOS4A2 is one of the creepiest books I''ve read in a long time--and I mean that in a good way." -- Tampa Bay Times on NOS4A2 "Hill''s well-stocked bag of narrative tricks keeps the pages moving at a steady clip, and his characters are sufficiently melodramatic to make the book''s scale feel both intimate and operatic. In fact, if you''re an impressionable reader, stick to reading ''NOS4A2'' during the day. " -- Richmond Times-Dispatch on NOS4A2 "Words of warning for those who pick up this hefty, 704-page saga: You''ll never listen to Christmas carols the same way. Or sleep with the lights off." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram on NOS4A2 "Like any good novel, no matter the genre, NOS4A2 zips down the streets of its mesmerizing story line not just in the Wraith but also, and more importantly, on the backs of high-octane characters...Hill imbues the pitter-patter of little feet with a terror you won''t soon forget." -- USA Today, 4 stars "NOS4A2 is a masterwork of horror." -- Lev Grossman, Time magazine "NOS4A2 and its story of a heroic biker chic going up against an old vampire should grab you by the lapels and give y ou a few good shakes before setting its hooks in--and deep....Hill...puts together a riveting tale." -- St Louis Today on NOS4A2 "Joe Hill can terrify. he can humor. He can sadden. He can shock. His characters are deep and vibrant, his plots mesmerizing, his prose genuine. Simply put, he''s a damn good writer." -- Writer''s Digest on NOS4A2 "NOS4A2 is [Hill''s] longest and most ambitious work yet. . . utterly absorbing." -- Seattle Times, 'Quite simply the best horror writer of our generation, Joe Hill's masterful storytelling is on full display in NOS4A2. It is by turns terrifying and hilarious, horrifying and full of heart, and relentlessly compelling.'(Michael Koryta, New York Times bestselling author of The Prophet on NOS4A2), [Hill's] sentences crackle with wit and understated craftsmanship - the kind so skillful it is only visible if you're paying attention.
Dewey Decimal813/.6
SynopsisNOS4A2 is a spine-tingling novel of supernatural suspense from master of horror Joe Hill, the New York Times bestselling author of Heart-Shaped Box and Horns . Victoria McQueen has a secret gift for finding things: a misplaced bracelet, a missing photograph, answers to unanswerable questions. On her Raleigh Tuff Burner bike, she makes her way to a rickety covered bridge that, within moments, takes her wherever she needs to go, whether it's across Massachusetts or across the country. Charles Talent Manx has a way with children. He likes to take them for rides in his 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith with the NOS4A2 vanity plate. With his old car, he can slip right out of the everyday world, and onto the hidden roads that transport them to an astonishing - and terrifying - playground of amusements he calls "Christmasland." Then, one day, Vic goes looking for trouble--and finds Manx. That was a lifetime ago. Now Vic, the only kid to ever escape Manx's unmitigated evil, is all grown up and desperate to forget. But Charlie Manx never stopped thinking about Victoria McQueen. He's on the road again and he's picked up a new passenger: Vic's own son. Exclusive to the print editions of NOS4A2 are more than 15 illustrations by award-winning Locke & Key artist Gabriel Rodr guez., NOS4A2 is a spine-tingling novel of supernatural suspense from master of horror Joe Hill, the New York Times bestselling author of Heart-Shaped Box and Horns. Victoria McQueen has a secret gift for finding things: a misplaced bracelet, a missing photograph, answers to unanswerable questions. On her Raleigh Tuff Burner bike, she makes her way to a rickety covered bridge that, within moments, takes her wherever she needs to go, whether it's across Massachusetts or across the country. Charles Talent Manx has a way with children. He likes to take them for rides in his 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith with the NOS4A2 vanity plate. With his old car, he can slip right out of the everyday world, and onto the hidden roads that transport them to an astonishing - and terrifying - playground of amusements he calls "Christmasland." Then, one day, Vic goes looking for trouble--and finds Manx. That was a lifetime ago. Now Vic, the only kid to ever escape Manx's unmitigated evil, is all grown up and desperate to forget. But Charlie Manx never stopped thinking about Victoria McQueen. He's on the road again and he's picked up a new passenger: Vic's own son. Exclusive to the print editions of NOS4A2 are more than 15 illustrations by award-winning Locke & Key artist Gabriel Rodríguez., NOS4A2 is a spine-tingling novel of supernatural suspense from master of horror Joe Hill, the New York Times bestselling author of Heart-Shaped Box and Horns. Victoria McQueen has a secret gift for finding things: a misplaced bracelet, a missing photograph, answers to unanswerable questions. On her Raleigh Tuff Burner bike, she makes her way to a rickety covered bridge that, within moments, takes her wherever she needs to go, whether it's across Massachusetts or across the country. Charles Talent Manx has a way with children. He likes to take them for rides in his 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith with the NOS4A2 vanity plate. With his old car, he can slip right out of the everyday world, and onto the hidden roads that transport them to an astonishing and terrifying playground of amusements he calls "Christmasland." Then, one day, Vic goes looking for trouble-and finds Manx. That was a lifetime ago. Now Vic, the only kid to ever escape Manx's unmitigated evil, is all grown up and desperate to forget. But Charlie Manx never stopped thinking about Victoria McQueen. He's on the road again and he's picked up a new passenger: Vic's own son. Exclusive to the print editions of NOS4A2 are more than 15 illustrations by award-winning Locke & Key artist Gabriel Rodríguez.
LC Classification NumberPS3608.I4342N67 2013
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- 18 Nov, 2022
A Must Read ❤️🔥
The book was used. Mint condition!❤️ Hard cover. I love Stephen King and I heard great reviews about his sons book, NOS4A2. OMG! I cannot put it down! It's a page turner! Great writing. Gets you into the story immediately. Very descriptive. I read half the book in my first sitting!! No sleep and lots of coffee. Fireplace lit. Cozy n comfy. Almost 700 pages total, of a great read! I have the weekend off and I'm finishing it. Then to order another book by him. ❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥
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- 23 Oct, 2019
If You Liked The Series NOS4A2, You Will Love The Book More.
I love the series and the book is so much better. It is a hard read because it is over 600 pages, but it will keep you turning those pages. The shipping and delivery was A1, no negative issues concerning this great book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 21 Oct, 2023
Perfect fit for the story.
This story will stay with you and inspire you to read everything Joe Hill writes. It's exciting to find a great writer and storyteller, Joe Hill is both. I've been reading and loving his books for years.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Feb, 2018
Nos4a2 By Joe Hill
A great book at a great price. I could hardly put the book down. It kept me awake at night for different reasons, reading and nightmares.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Nov, 2020
Love this book!!
From page one I was hooked. Twists and turns are great and I love the characters (except one). You won’t be disappointed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Mar, 2019
Shortaway bridge finds all
A great, dark Christmas nightmare story. Hurry up and read it before the AMC series comes out!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Nov, 2019
Good read
ExcellentVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Sep, 2017
Perfect item
What a stealVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Aug, 2023
excejjent
exceeded my expectationsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 May, 2024
Perfect thank you
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