Stephen Chbosky | Thrillers & Suspense
Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky
Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky
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A Stephen Chbosky Epic Supernatural Horror Thriller of Small-Town Secrets and Ancient Evil
Kate Reese and her seven-year-old son, Christopher, arrive in Mill Grove, Pennsylvania, desperate for a fresh start. Their fragile peace shatters when Christopher vanishes into the Mission Street Woods without a trace, returning six days later unharmed but profoundly changed.
Guided by an invisible voice only he can hear, Christopher receives an urgent command: he must build a massive treehouse deep in the forest before Christmas Day, or an ancient, lurking entity will awaken and consume the town. Kate must protect her son as the boundary between realities collapses.
Why You’ll Love This Book
Stephen Chbosky (author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower) crafts a sprawling supernatural horror epic that blends small-town dread with maternal devotion. Essential reading for fans of Stephen King's It and Stranger Things.
Edition & Specifications
Edition & Specifications
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 720
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 2021
ISBN: 9781538731352
Condition Note:
The front cover shows minor creasing at the top and bottom right corners. The spine remains firm with minimal creasing, and the pages lay flat. Overall, a clean and structurally sound copy.
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