First published 1967
A master of the macabre, Hitchcock presents a chilling collection of short stories that plumb the depths of the human psyche. From a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to a shocking twist of fate, these tales of the unexpected chill the blood and keep readers on the edge of their seats. With Hitchcock's signature style, each story is a delicious morsel of suspense, exploring the darkness that lurks within ordinary people and the terrible consequences of their choices.
Genres: 20th-century, suspense, mystery, crime, horror
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: unexpected-twist, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Amazon Rainforest, Caribbean, Jamaica, Ship-Trap Island, Tibet
Period: 20th Century
213 pages · Paperback · Random House