Stinger by Robert McCammon is a pulse-pounding blend of horror and science fiction set in a remote Texas town facing a terrifying alien threat. Published in 1987, this Book Club Edition captures the high-energy, cinematic storytelling that defined McCammon’s rise during the golden age of 1980s horror.
Inside, readers will find 442 pages of tension, transformation, and small-town survival that fans of King, Koontz, and classic creature fiction will appreciate.
This hardcover with dust jacket is ready to add to your vintage horror shelf.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage Horror & Science Fiction Novel (Hardcover)
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Size: 9 × 6 × 1.5 inches
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Material: Hardcover book with printed dust jacket; paper pages
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Color: Fiery red/orange dust jacket with alien artwork; brown hardcover beneath
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Origin or Maker: Pocket Books, New York (Book Club Edition)
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Year or Era: 1987 • 1980s
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GENRE: Horror Fiction, Sci-Fi Thriller, Alien Invasion, Suspense
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Language / Pages: English • 442 pages
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Identifiers: Book Club Edition (no ISBN on jacket)
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: 1987 Book Club Edition
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Dust Jacket: Present; vivid artwork; shows edge wear, rubbing, and small tears
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Not illustrated (standard fiction text)
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Extras: Dramatic wraparound jacket art; classic Pocket Books horror styling
Condition Grade: Good
Notes:
- Dust jacket shows noticeable wear including rubbing, edge chipping, and small tears at top/bottom edges.
- Hardcover remains clean, square, and solidly bound.
- Interior pages are bright, crisp, and unmarked.
- No writing, underlining, or loose pages observed.
- A strong, photo-verified vintage reading copy of a fan-favorite McCammon novel.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author Robert R. McCammon
Robert R. McCammon is an award-winning author known for high-intensity horror and suspense novels, including Swan Song, They Thirst, and Mine. His 1980s works helped shape modern supernatural thrillers.
A gripping 1980s alien thriller ready to energize your horror collection.
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