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Ash

James Herbert, James Herbert (2012)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages698 (Doorstopper (600+))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.56/5 (5270)
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathGorePsychological HorrorHaunted LocationSupernatural Horror

Positive tags

MysterySuspenseAtmospheric

Hero archetypes

Detective / InvestigatorParanormal Investigator

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Tropes

Haunted LocationParanormal InvestigationFish out of WaterAncient Evil ReturnsSecluded SettingUnreliable Narrator

Themes

Reality vs IllusionConfronting the PastHorror and MadnessIsolationTruth and DeceptionSupernatural Investigation

Synopsis

Visiting a secluded stately home that country locals believe to be haunted, paranormal investigator David Ash looks into stories about strange occurrences and makes a shocking discovery beyond anything he has ever encountered.

Tags

HorrorSupernatural ThrillerGothic FictionMystery