Vintage Horror & Sci-Fi Thriller — Stinger (1987 Book Club Edition) — Robert R. McCammon | Alien Invasion Novel, 1980s Horror Fiction

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

  • Item Type: Vintage Horror & Science Fiction Novel (Hardcover)
  • Size: 9 × 6 × 1.5 inches
  • Material: Hardcover book with printed dust jacket; paper pages
  • Color: Fiery red/orange dust jacket with alien artwork; brown hardcover beneath
  • Origin or Maker: Pocket Books, New York (Book Club Edition)
  • Year or Era: 1987 • 1980s
  • GENRE: Horror Fiction, Sci-Fi Thriller, Alien Invasion, Suspense
  • Language / Pages: English • 442 pages
  • Identifiers: Book Club Edition (no ISBN on jacket)

Edition & Features

  • Edition/Printing: 1987 Book Club Edition
  • Dust Jacket: Present; vivid artwork; shows edge wear, rubbing, and small tears
  • Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Not illustrated (standard fiction text)
  • 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.

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This 1987 Book Club Edition of Stinger keeps its fiery red and orange alien dust jacket, and it belongs on a 1980s horror shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

  • Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
  • Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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