The Medusa Touch
1973 novel by Peter Van Greenaway / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the film based on the novel, see The Medusa Touch (film).
The Medusa Touch is a 1973 novel by Peter Van Greenaway, which was adapted into a feature film in 1978.
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Author | Peter Van Greenaway |
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Language | English |
Genre | Thriller novel |
Publisher | Gollancz |
Publication date | 1973 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
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The novel tells the story of a novelist, John Morlar, who either has psychokinesis or clairvoyance.
The Medusa Touch is one of several Van Greenaway books featuring the character Inspector Cherry of Scotland Yard.
The 1978 movie version starred actor Richard Burton as Morlar.[1]