This collection brings together Richard Matheson's horror and suspense stories. The title story, Nightmare at 20,000 Feet, concerns a man on an airliner who sees a creature on the wing and cannot convince others, a tale that became a famous Twilight Zone episode. Other stories include Duel, about a driver pursued by a truck, and Born of Man and Woman, which is written from the point of view of a monster child kept in a basement. Matheson's stories use ordinary settings and characters, and their dread comes from isolation and disbelief.
It is for readers who enjoy classic horror and suspense, especially those who know his work from film and television. The stories are short, and the collection offers a good survey of his skill.
Practical, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2002
- Language
- EN
