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Violence
A lot
Horror violence including vampire predation; some graphic content
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Some adult content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some drinking in the spy world setting
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Cosmic horror themes; the nature of the vampires and what they represent is genuinely disturbing
What this book is about
Harry Keogh has a unique gift: the dead speak to him willingly, sharing knowledge across centuries. Britain's paranormal espionage program employs him against a Soviet counterpart whose psychic ability is something far darker — connected to the creatures that inspired vampire mythology. Brian Lumley's Necroscope is Cold War spy fiction filtered through cosmic horror, establishing a mythology that spans a dozen sequels and is beloved by horror fans who like their scares with geopolitical stakes.
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Horror violence and graphic content
Vampire mythology horror
Adult content
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