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Violence
Very heavy
Extreme and graphic violence; a serial killer's crimes are depicted with disturbing detail; multiple murders in graphic fashion
Language
Some
Moderate adult language
Sexual Content
Barely any
No sexual content; the violence is not sexualized
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
The extreme psychological intensity of being trapped with a predator; sustained terror across a single night
What this book is about
Chyna Shepherd, a young woman visiting her college roommate's family, hides under a seat when a serial killer breaks into the house and murders the family—and then finds herself trapped in his vehicle as he drives away with another victim. Dean Koontz's single-night thriller is relentlessly paced and genuinely terrifying.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Graphic serial killer violence throughout
Extremely intense psychological suspense—not for sensitive readers
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