Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Not yet taggedSynopsis
Andrew Z Thomas is a successful writer of suspense thrillers, living the dream at this lake house in the peidmont of North Carolina. One afternoon in late spring, he receives a bizarre letter that eventually threatens his career, his sanity, and the lives of everyone he loves. A murderer is designing his future, and for the life of him Andrew can't get away.
Desert Places: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult psychological thriller contains strong violence, intense psychological manipulation, murder, stalking, and disturbing content involving a serial killer. The protagonist faces extreme psychological terror and physical danger throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include torture, graphic violence, murder, and kidnapping (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults will find this a gripping, intense thriller about a writer whose life is hijacked by a manipulative killer.