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Violence
A lot
Vampire attacks and deaths throughout; some gruesome horror imagery; a child killed
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual content; a vampire's seduction
Substance Use
Barely any
Some alcohol use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Classic horror dread built slowly and effectively; the dying of a town is genuinely disturbing
What this book is about
Writer Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem's Lot, Maine, to write a novel about the old Marsten House — and discovers that vampires have taken up residence. As the town's population slowly falls under their influence, Ben and a small group of survivors must fight back. One of King's most purely frightening novels.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Death of a child character
Graphic vampire horror and multiple deaths
Sustained dread and horror atmosphere
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