Book cover for The night of the hunter
Description
Inspired by serial killer Harry Powers, "The Bluebeard of Quiet Dell," who was hung in 1932 for his murders of two widows and three children. This best-selling novel, first published in 1953 to wide acclaim by author Grubb, (who like Powers livedin Clarksburg, West Virginia), served as the basis for Charles Laughton's noir classic . Renamed "Harry Powell," the lead character in this book, with LOVE and HATE tattooed on his fingers, is remembered as one of the creepiest men in book and cinema history.
Publisher Blackmask Online
ISBN10 1596542292
ISBN13 9781596542297
Number of Pages 197
File Size DL-122MB
Shelf Number JN809
Grade Range
Ages 18 - 99
Format Audio Plus Download, EPub Download