The Bad Seed
William March
The Bad Seed by William March is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.
Read Time: ~4.4 hr
The Night of the Hunter
by Davis Grubb (1953)
About this book
Young John Harper guards his father's secret although many people try to find out the truth.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters
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