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Synopsis
Stephen King has brought together nineteen of his most unsettling short pieces--bizarre tales of dark doing and unthinkable acts from the twilight regions where horror and madness take on eerie, unearthly forms...where noises in the walls and shadows by the bed are always signs of something dreadful on the prowl. The settings are familiar and unsuspected--a high school, a factory, a truck stop, a laundry, a field of Nebraska corn. But in Stephen King's world any place can serve as devil's ground...if the time of night is propitious, and the forces of darkness are strong, and the victims are caught just slightly off their guard... ([source][1])
Night Shift: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This short story collection contains graphic violence, disturbing horror imagery, strong language throughout, and psychologically unsettling scenarios including child endangerment and death. King's horror is deeply visceral and meant for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include child harm, suicide, gore, murder, and addiction (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love being genuinely frightened by horror that finds darkness in everyday settings will be captivated by these chilling tales.