The Spear

The Spear

1978 • 312 pages

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The Spear is a gripping supernatural thriller by the master of horror, James Herbert. A young Mossad agent is found dead and private detective Harry Steadman is asked to investigate. On the hunt for a sinister arms dealer, however, what he discovers is a conspiracy of unfathomable horror. Neo-nazi cultists want to unleash an ancient and demonic power. A power so terrible it threatens the world itself . . .

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Undead nazi cults? Yeah, silly but fun. The Spear is a entertainingly silly in its concept, but it is a well written romp that as long as you are not expect something erudite can be easily enjoyed. Pulpy horror is just fun

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