BobClay
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I have read some of his shorter stories. 'The Body' became the film 'Stand By Me' which I thought was a good adaption. 'The Jaunt' I thoroughly enjoyed, I suppose technically science fiction but laced with pure Stephen King horror, big time. I understand the title was a nod to one of the greatest SciFi novels ever, 'The Stars my Destination' by Alfred Bester (also had the title 'Tyger Tyger' depending on which side of the Atlantic you were.) In Alfred Bester's book, the word 'jaunt' was a primary part of the story.
'The Jaunt' wasn't long enough to make a full feature film or series, it's one of those short stories that punches a hole in your gut.
'The Jaunt' wasn't long enough to make a full feature film or series, it's one of those short stories that punches a hole in your gut.