Second Child

A Novel

By John Saul | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

Beware the second child.

This lush, secluded Maine seaside resort is the summer playground of the superrich, but one hundred years ago, something disturbed their play. Horror came to this village. And though no one knows it yet, the horror has never left.
 
It waits for a shy young girl, outcast by her friends, her beautiful sister, even her own mother. She knows how it feels to be unwanted. She knows anger. And soon she will know the touch of unholy terror—and the rage of blood-drenched vengeance.

Editions of Second Child

Hardcover
ISBN 9780553058772
Paperback
ISBN 9780553287301
EBook
ISBN 9780307768049
Audiobook
ISBN 9780553199703
Audiobook
ISBN 9780553452792
Audiobook
ISBN 9780553702170

Read an Excerpt

Beware the second child.

This lush, secluded Maine seaside resort is the summer playground of the superrich, but one hundred years ago, something disturbed their play. Horror came to this village. And though no one knows it yet, the horror has never left.
 
It waits for a shy young girl, outcast by her friends, her beautiful sister, even her own mother. She knows how it feels to be unwanted. She knows anger. And soon she will know the touch of unholy terror—and the rage of blood-drenched vengeance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Second Child about?

Beware the second child.

This lush, secluded Maine seaside resort is the summer playground of the superrich, but one hundred years ago, something disturbed their play. Horror came to this village. And though no one knows it yet, the horror has never left.
 
It waits for a shy young girl, outcast by her friends, her beautiful sister, even her own mother. She knows how it feels to be unwanted. She knows anger. And soon she will know the touch of unholy terror—and the rage of blood-drenched vengeance.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Second Child?

Fiction > Horror, ghost stories and supernatural fiction

Where can I read a sample of Second Child?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553058772

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Second Child?

John Saul

Who is the Publisher of the book Second Child?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Second Child is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780553058772) and paperback(ISBN 9780553287301) and ebook(ISBN 9780307768049) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553199703) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553452792) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553702170)

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