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The Castle: It looms over the streets of modern Chicago. Its stone walls conceal a maze of secret passageways and hidden rooms, private laboratories and concealed trapdoors. The Castle is home to G. Gordon Gregg, physician--murderer. His victims are young, beautiful, wealthy women. His methods are swift, scientific, and painless, his crime perfect. Until a newspaper reporter becomes suspicious. Investigating Dr. Gregg, Crystal finds herself falling in love with the charismatic surgeon, despite the danger. It is that love that seals her doom--for what G. Gordon Gregg loves, he kills....
American Gothic: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy features a serial killer protagonist who murders young women in his labyrinthine castle. Contains graphic violence against women, murder, psychological manipulation, and a toxic romantic relationship that ends fatally.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in Gothic horror and psychological thrillers will be drawn to the atmospheric Victorian castle setting and suspenseful cat-and-mouse investigation.