About this book
One of Peter Straub's standalone novels, Ghost Story was published in 1979, running 507 pages, and made him a horror bestseller: four elderly men bound by a decades-old secret are stalked, one by one, by something that isn't quite human.
Key facts about Ghost Story
Ghost Story is a book by Peter Straub. Readers have had it since 1 January 1979. It runs to 507 pages.
Our list holds 1 edition of Ghost Story. Since each edition has its own ISBN, search for 9788401494239 to find the main one.
Peter Straub has 18 books in our catalogue. 6 of them belong to a series, while 12 stand alone. All 18 are out now. Other books by Peter Straub on file include A Dark Matter (2010), In the Night Room (2004), Lost Boy, Lost Girl (2003) and Black House (2001).
Before this one, If You Could See Me Now came out in 1977. After it came Shadowland in 1980. Since then, our list has added 14 more books by Peter Straub.
Peter Straub has 2 series on file, such as The Talisman and Blue Rose Trilogy. Those series sit on our fantasy horror and horror shelves. Meanwhile, Other Worlds Than These is the latest published Peter Straub book on file, from 6 October 2026.
About Peter Straub
Peter Straub was an American author widely regarded as one of the most literary voices in modern horror fiction, known for novels including Ghost Story and Julia, and for his close friendship and creative partnership with Stephen King. See every Peter Straub book in order.
Editions
- edition · unknown publisher · — · ISBN 9788401494239