Demons and Shadows
Robert Westall
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Demons and Shadows
Published
September 1997
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9780374417017
ISBN-10
0374417016
Description
A collection of ten of the author's previously published ghostly tales, including "Rachel and the Angel" and "The Creatures in the House," and the previously unpublished "Graveyard Shift." Cats, old churches, antiques and antique dealers: these are a few of the creatures, settings, items and individuals that crop up again and again in this posthumous collection of Westall's fiendishly clever, spine-tingling short fiction. In "Graveyard Shift," a story which has not previously appeared in print, a cemetery superintendent whose duties include ushering the recently departed into the next world encounters a sinister, modern-day vampire. The book's 10 other entries are culled from various collections of the author's work: "A Walk on the Wild Side" is the chronicle of a shape-shifting cat's attempts to monopolize the affections of her owner. Felines also figure in "The Creatures in the House," in which a motley crew of strays star in an uproarious slapstick scene and save the soul of the woman who rescued them. "The Last Day of Miss Dorinda Molyneaux," the tale of a haunted church, shares a common theme with Westall's recent novel *The Stones of Muncaster Cathedral*. Besides being genuinely creepy, these stories are witty, wise and laced with insight. Ages 10 and up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Demons and Shadows?
This edition of Demons and Shadows has approximately 288 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Demons and Shadows?
For most readers, Demons and Shadows typically takes between 6h 0m and 4h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Demons and Shadows?
The estimated word count for Demons and Shadows is approximately 72,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Demons and Shadows?
Demons and Shadows was written by Robert Westall.
When was Demons and Shadows published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.