“Maybe for short periods of time it seemed to him, inside that stinking bed, that some people were exempt from tragedy and pain, but those respites were short; in the scheme of things and in the length of eternity, respites were nothing but anomalies in a relentless flow of despair and pain and sadness and horror that surely would eventually sweep everyone away”
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Adam Nevill, born in 1969, is a British writer known for his suspense and horror novels. His writing style, which combines reality with supernatural elements, has won him a dedicated following. Nevill's works are characterized by their chilling atmosphere and engaging plots. more
“Failure knew my name. Time taught it to say it with respect.”