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Banquet for the Damned

Adam L. G. Nevill (2004)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.65

Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageStrong

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Hero archetypes

Professor

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs

Synopsis

Few believed Professor Coldwell was in touch with an unseen world, that he could commune with spirits. But in Scotland's oldest university town something has passed from darkness into light. And now the young are being haunted by night terrors. And those who are visited disappear.

Banquet for the Damned: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This is adult horror with graphic violence, body horror, and supernatural terror involving disappearing young people. The dark fantasy elements include occult practices, possession, and gruesome supernatural attacks unsuitable for teens.

What to know going in

This book has graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and death of a loved one (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy atmospheric horror and dark supernatural thrillers will be gripped by the increasingly terrifying mystery.

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HorrorSupernatural ThrillerAcademic HorrorGothic