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Violence
A lot
Murder and violence throughout; the climax is intense
Language
Some
Strong language; adult crime fiction register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some alcohol use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The psychological cost of a gift that forces a child into adult situations and dangers
What this book is about
Jamie Conklin can see and talk to the dead — a gift that becomes a burden when the adults in his life start using it for their own ends. King's Hard Case Crime novella is a coming-of-age noir that blends the author's supernatural instincts with genuine crime fiction. Darker and more explicit than most of his work.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Murder and crime violence
Child in danger
Dark supernatural themes
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