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Synopsis
SOMETIMES GROWING UP MEANS FACING YOUR DEMONS The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine – as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave. LATER is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King’s classic novel It, LATER is a powerful, haunting, unforgettable exploration of what it takes to stand up to evil in all the faces it wears.
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Intended for adult readers (18+).
This supernatural horror novel features a child protagonist with paranormal abilities who becomes involved in a violent murder investigation. Contains strong violence, death, profanity, and disturbing supernatural content including communication with the dead and threats from beyond the grave.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include child harm, murder, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy Stephen King's horror style will be drawn to this dark coming-of-age story about a boy with the eerie ability to see and speak with the dead.