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In search of a respite from his hectic New York City life, Roger Locke decides to buy an abandoned farmhouse nestled in the tranquil countryside of Connecticut. With the help of his cousin Phillida and her partner Ethan Vere, he sets out to restore the property. However, his peace is quickly shattered when a mysterious woman starts appearing to him at night, delivering ominous warnings to leave the house immediately. As strange, eerie sounds drift from the small lake behind the home, accompanied by unsettling odors, an ominous presence begins to haunt him in the witching hours, challenging him...

Dive into a captivating science fiction tale by the renowned Keith Laumer. Follow the journey of a young man who leaves his quiet rural town, driven by curiosity about the world beyond. What lies just beyond the next hill? What does a bustling city truly look like? Is there really an ocean? With only the accounts of others to guide him, he confidently boards the local train. However, upon awakening, he discovers himself alone in an abandoned train with no engine in sight, and the tracks abruptly end in a grain field. What is happening? Is this a strange new reality, or are our perceptions ...

An alien with sinister intentions crash-lands on Earth, unleashing a decade of terror. As it lurks in the shadows, it preys on unsuspecting victims and siphons materials for a mysterious goal. Humanitys last chance lies with Bart Stanton, a superhuman engineered specifically to confront this deadly threat known as the Nipe. Will he be able to stop the alien menace before its too late?