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Synopsis
In the twelfth-century ruins of the Abbey, it is said every stone was cemented in blood. On December 8, 1980, that blood will run again... The Abbey's tower house is now a recording studio, and a hot young band called The Philosopher's Stone has gathered to tap into the site's dark history. But no one could predict the powerful forces that rise the night of December 8. The explosive tragedy. The horrifying death. And in the aftermath of that fateful session, the members of the band agree to destroy their tapes... and never meet again. But thirteen years later, the Abbey tapes—known as *The Black Album*—resurface. And the scattered members of The Philosopher's Stone know that it's time for a reunion. Time to return to that dark December night—for one last performance...
December: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult dark fantasy features strong supernatural horror elements, explicit violence including a graphic death scene, and disturbing occult themes involving a cursed recording session. The atmosphere is oppressive and the violence is described with consequences.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy atmospheric supernatural horror will find the mystery of the cursed album and the band's dark reunion compelling.