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Violence
A lot
Significant supernatural violence; ghost attacks that are genuinely frightening and some graphic moments
Language
A lot
Strong profanity throughout; the rock music world is authentically gritty
Sexual Content
Barely any
No significant sexual content; adult relationships referenced
Substance Use
Some
Significant drinking and drug use in the rock star lifestyle; part of characterization
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The sustained horror of a ghost that cannot be escaped and the psychological reckoning of the man it's hunting
What this book is about
Aging rock star Judas Coyne collects occult artifacts and buys what appears to be a genuine ghost for sale online—and soon finds the dead man who came with the suit hunting him across the country. Joe Hill's debut novel is a compelling ghost story and a portrait of a difficult man forced to confront what he's done.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Significant supernatural violence and horror throughout
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