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Synopsis
In this debut novel by master thriller writer Giles Blunt, New York artist Nicholas Hood paints graphic depictions of violent death that are unique, unsettling and... unsaleable. Crushed by his sense of failure, he begins to see suicide as his only way out. But at the lowest depths of his despair, the artist meets Bellisle, a hideously deformed man with the power of precognition. The strange little man points Hood toward grisly scenes of urban horror--offering the painter powerful inspiration for his nightmare visions. Hood becomes more and more successful--but at a terrible price.
Cold Eye: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy explores suicide, depression, and graphic violence through an artist who paints death scenes. Contains disturbing imagery, body horror (deformed character), and morally complex choices with horrific consequences.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and suicidal ideation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in dark psychological horror will find a disturbing exploration of desperation and Faustian bargains.