Robert R. McCammon
Robert R. McCammon is an American author of horror novels, historical fiction, and suspense. He was born on July 17, 1952, in Birmingham, Alabama. McCammon was a prominent figure in the horror genre during the 1980s and early 1990s, with popular books such as 'Swan Song' and 'Boy's Life'. After a hiatus in the late 1990s, he returned to writing with works that often blend genres, including the Matthew Corbett historical fiction series.
Books
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1. Swan Song
In the aftermath of a nuclear war that devastates the United States, a group of survivors, including a professional wrestler, a young girl with mystical powers, and a bag lady, embark on a journey across a ravaged America. They must navigate the horrors of a post-apocalyptic world and battle a malevolent force known as the Man with the Scarlet Eye, who seeks to claim the wasteland as his own. Throughout their journey, they discover the power of hope, community, and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship.
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2. Boy's Life
Set in the 1960s in the fictional town of Zephyr, Alabama, the novel follows the life of 12-year-old Cory Mackenson, whose life takes a mysterious turn when he witnesses his father attempt to save a man from a sinking car. The man is already handcuffed to the steering wheel, dead by strangulation. This event triggers a series of adventures and mysteries that Cory must unravel, all the while dealing with the challenges and joys of growing up. The book is a rich blend of nostalgia, magic realism, and the dark undercurrents of life in the American South.
