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Synopsis
Hobgoblin is a 1981 horror novel by American writer John Coyne about Scott Gardiner, a teenaged boy who becomes obsessed with Hobgoblin, a fantasy roleplaying game based on Irish mythology, as his life in the game and in reality slowly blend.
Hobgoblin: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is a dark psychological horror novel about a teenager whose obsession with a fantasy roleplaying game leads to a disturbing breakdown where reality and fantasy merge, with strong violence and psychological themes.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include mental illness, psychosis, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Older teens who enjoy psychological horror and dark fantasy exploring the dangerous blurring between gaming and reality will find this chilling.