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Neuropath

R. Scott Bakker (2008)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.5

Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentNone
LanguageStrong

Positive tags

MysterySuspense

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersVengeance-Driven

Synopsis

Tom's best friend Neil worked for the National Security Agency, cracking the minds of suspected terrorists. Now it is Neil himself who has cracked and gone AWOL--what's more, he has left behind evidence that he has been employing his unique skills on civilians, kidnapping and mutilating people with a connection to Tom. Only when Neil gets near his ultimate target does he reveal the full horror of his plan.

Neuropath: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

Extremely dark psychological horror with graphic depictions of torture, mutilation, and mind manipulation. Contains disturbing ethical questions about consciousness and features a villain employing neuroscience to harm civilians in horrific ways.

What to know going in

This book has graphic violence, no sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include torture, graphic violence, gore, and kidnapping (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers fascinated by dark psychological thrillers exploring the terrifying intersection of neuroscience and human consciousness.

Tags

Psychological ThrillerScience Fiction HorrorTechno-ThrillerDark Speculative Fiction