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Mr. X is a 1999 horror novel by American writer Peter Straub. Its protagonist, Ned Dunstan, returns to his Illinois hometown after learning that his absent father may have left him a supernatural legacy. The book combines a family mystery with occult and Lovecraftian elements, linking personal history, strange phenomena, and a broader mythology rooted in the town.
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Who is Ned Dunstan in Mr. X?
Ned Dunstan is the novel's protagonist. He returns to his Illinois hometown after learning that his absent father may have left him a supernatural legacy.
What kind of horror is Mr. X?
Mr. X combines a family mystery with occult and Lovecraftian horror. Peter Straub published the novel in 1999.
Where does Mr. X take place?
Much of the story returns to an Illinois hometown connected to Ned Dunstan's family history. The familiar setting becomes tied to supernatural inheritance and hidden danger.
Who wrote Mr. X?
Mr. X was written by American horror novelist Peter Straub. It was published in 1999.
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