Suffer the Children
by John Saul
Suffer the Children by John Saul holds a well received rating of 3.90 out of 5, based on 24.5K reader ratings. First published in 1977. The book spans 378 pages.
About Suffer the Children
Alternate cover edition for this ISBN can be found here.One hundred years ago in Port Arbello a pretty little girl began to scream. And struggle. And die. No one heard. No one saw. Just one man whose guilty heart burst in pain as he dashed himself to death in the sea. Now something peculiar is happening in Port Arbello. The children are disappearing, one by one. An evil history is repeating itself. And one strange, terrified child has ended her silence with a scream that began a hundred years ago.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Saul |
| Published | 1977 |
| Pages | 378 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.90 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,533 |
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What genre is Suffer the Children?
Suffer the Children is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Suffer the Children worth reading?
Based on 24.5K reader ratings, Suffer the Children has an average score of 3.90 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Suffer the Children?
Suffer the Children has 378 pages.
Who wrote Suffer the Children?
Suffer the Children was written by John Saul. It was first published in 1977.
What is the ISBN for Suffer the Children?
The ISBN-13 for Suffer the Children is 9780440182930.0.
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