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| Author | Peter Straub |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror |
| Publisher | Coward, McCann and Geoghegan |
Publication date | 1979 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 483 (first edition hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0-698-10959-7 |
Ghost Story is a horror novel by American writer Peter Straub. It was published on January 1, 1979, by Coward, McCann and Geoghegan. The story involves a writer named Donald "Don" Wanderley who goes to the town of Milburn in the upstate New York after the death of his uncle, finding out that the death is somehow related to the local Chowder Society and the "ghost stories" told in its inner circle. The novel was a watershed in Straub's career, becoming a national bestseller and cementing his reputation.
The novel was adapted as a 1981 horror film, directed by John Irvin, minus the fifth protagonist, Lewis Benedikt. The film adaptation received a mixed reception from critics after its release.[1][2]
- ^ Ebert, Roger (January 1, 1982). "Ghost Story Movie Review". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ Canby, Vincent (December 16, 1981). "'GHOST STORY' TELLS OF 50-YEAR-OLD MYSTERY". The New York Times. Retrieved December 15, 2017.