Quote Originally Posted by Sanguise View Post
i cannot recall if this was in the book or one of the miniseries (i think it was the newer mini) but larry crockett is somehow bribed into inviteing Barlow to the town, something to do with a really good realestate deal i have often thought this would mean Barlow may have free roam
If I remember right, it was mentioned in both the book and in the newer miniseries. In the book, Straker gives Crockett some extremely valuable property in exchange for the Marsten House and laundromat. The deal was so lopsided in Crockett's favor that he couldn't refuse, but it also resulted in Barlow being "invited" into Salem's Lot because the property was purchased in Barlow's name.

In the newer miniseries, Crockett explained he invited Barlow/Straker to town, most likely by the very same means.