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Synopsis
A chilling tale that could only come from the pen of the best-selling wizard of suspense Whitley Strieber. Here is a story so terrifying it will leave you breathless. Whitley Strieber's newest novel about a young boy who is kidnapped by a deranged misfit is a shocking look into the dark soul of a psychopath. Whitley Strieber is also the author of such novels as Communion and Transformation.
Billy: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark psychological thriller explores a child kidnapping from the disturbing perspective of a psychopathic predator. Contains intense psychological horror, violence against a child, and deeply disturbing themes that are highly inappropriate for minors.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include child abuse, child harm, emotional abuse, kidnapping, and captivity (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Not appropriate for readers under 18; this is an adult psychological horror novel with extremely dark content.