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Violence
A lot
Graphic violence throughout including brutal murder, revenge killings, and disturbing crime scene content
Language
A lot
Strong and frequent profanity; adult language throughout
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit sexual content; adult scenes are depicted directly
Substance Use
A lot
Heavy substance use including alcohol and drug use; a significant part of the narrative
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Dark psychological content including grief, rage, betrayal, and the seductive appeal of revenge
What this book is about
Ignatius Perrish wakes up one morning with horns growing from his head — and the power to hear people's darkest, most secret thoughts — after his girlfriend Merrin was murdered and the whole town thinks he did it. Joe Hill's dark fantasy is part love story, part mystery, part supernatural revenge tale, with adult content throughout: graphic violence, explicit sexuality, dark humor, and substance use all feature prominently.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit adult sexual content throughout
Graphic violence and revenge killings
Heavy drug and alcohol use
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