Description
The Ultimate Haunted Apartment: The Sentinel by Jeffrey Konvitz
Step into the atmospheric, chilling world of The Sentinel, the debut novel by Jeffrey Konvitz that became a Number 2 New York Times Mass Market Bestseller and a definitive horror classic of the 1970s. This novel served as the basis for the terrifying 1977 film adaptation.
The story centers on Alison Parker, a beautiful but deeply troubled fashion model seeking a fresh start in a gorgeous, old Manhattan brownstone on the Upper West Side. The apartment seems too good to be true, but her perfect new life quickly turns hellish. She begins to experience strange phenomena and is introduced to her bizarrely eccentric neighbors—including a reclusive, grotesque blind Catholic priest who silently watches her from his top-floor window.
As Alison’s mental state unravels, her lawyer fiancé, Michael Farmer, delves into the history of the building and its mysterious occupants. What he uncovers is a chilling secret that transcends a simple haunting: the brownstone is positioned over a gateway between Earth and Hell, and someone must serve as its eternal gatekeeper, or Sentinel. With the forces of the Abyss closing in, Alison must confront her own dark past before she is forced to take on a terrifying new role. The Sentinel is a gripping blend of supernatural horror, religious shock, and psychological thriller that remains a must-read for fans of Rosemary’s Baby and The Exorcist.
Product Details
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Author: Jeffrey Konvitz
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Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Publication Date (Original): January 1, 1974 (Hardcover)
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Publication Date (This Edition): 1975-1977 (Inferred Mass Market Paperback Printing)
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ISBN: 0-345-25641-7-195 (Provided ISBN fragment/number)
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Format: Mass Market Paperback (Softcover)
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Pages (approx.): 278 pages (Standard Mass Market length)
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Dimensions (approx.): 4.25″ W x 7.00″ H x 0.70″ D (Inferred standard mass market size)
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Weight (approx.): 0.37 lbs (Inferred based on 1975 Ballantine edition)
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