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The Bad Place is a 1990 horror novel by American writer Dean Koontz, combining supernatural fiction with suspense and mystery. Frank Pollard fears sleep because he wakes with blood on his hands or strange objects in his possession and cannot remember his nighttime movements. He hires Bobby and Julie Dakota, a husband-and-wife investigative team, whose inquiry exposes the dangerous family history and psychic forces surrounding him.
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Who wrote The Bad Place?
The Bad Place was written by Dean Koontz. It was published in 1990 and combines supernatural horror with suspense and mystery.
Who is Frank Pollard in The Bad Place?
Frank Pollard is a man who fears going to sleep because he wakes with blood on his hands or strange objects nearby. He cannot remember what he did during the night, which drives the mystery.
What is the central mystery in The Bad Place?
The mystery concerns Frank's missing memories, unexplained nighttime activity, and the danger connected with his past. The novel gradually links those personal events to a larger supernatural threat.
Is The Bad Place more horror or detective fiction?
It uses a detective-style investigation because Frank's behavior and history must be uncovered. The explanation is rooted in supernatural horror, so the book combines investigation with a frightening paranormal plot.
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