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Night Magic

Tom Tryon (1995)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.44

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

A novel of the occult set in New York. The hero is Michael Hawke, a mime artist so impressed by the way Max Wurlitzer, a magician, takes control of his mime show he volunteers to become Wurlitzer's assistant. In no time his life takes a sinister turn and he will need all his wits to avoid losing his soul. By the author of The Other.

Night Magic: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This occult thriller contains psychological manipulation, sinister supernatural themes involving soul endangerment, and mature content exploring a young man's entrapment by a malevolent magician. The dark atmosphere and themes of losing one's soul make it unsuitable for younger readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include manipulation, mental manipulation, and possession (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adults who enjoy psychological supernatural thrillers will be drawn to this dark tale of a mime who becomes entangled with a sinister magician.

Tags

Occult HorrorPsychological ThrillerDark Urban FantasySupernatural Suspense