The Hitch-Hiker (Fletcher)

The Hitch-Hiker (Fletcher)

The Hitch-Hiker (Fletcher)

The Hitch-Hiker (Fletcher)

The Hitch-Hiker (Fletcher)

Overview

Ronald Adams, an average motorist, sets out to drive from Brooklyn to California, and early on his journey encounters a strange and inexplicable hitch-hiker who appears to precede him at every step of the way.

His efforts to explain, then avoid, and finally destroy the constantly appearing figure along the highway carry him through several episodes and many states until the adventure finally culminates in an amazing and terrifying climax in New Mexico. Hovering between reality and unreality, this ghostly thrill from master of the genre Lucille Fletcher retains all of its eerie power.

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Details

  • Genre: Mystery/Thriller
  • Time Period: 1940s/WWII
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Lucille Fletcher

Lucille Fletcher was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1912 and began writing as a child. Friendly, outgoing, and competitive, Ms. Fletcher was a frequent recipient of literary prizes throughout her early education and at Vassar College, where she earned her degree in 1933. Entering t ...
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