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Synopsis
A terrifying new novel by the author of Darkness and Shadows Borrego, New Mexico. A peaceful little desert town. Except for one thing. Somebody here hates teenagers. Hates them. These troublemakers, these rebels, have to be controlled. Silenced. Forever. Now he has discovered an insidious way to strike back at them. In their sleep. In their waking hours. Anytime. He is a madman with terrifying powers. And soon, he will draw Borrego's children beyond the brink of night. . . .
Sleepwalk: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This psychological horror novel features a disturbed antagonist who uses supernatural powers to harm teenagers in increasingly violent ways. Content includes strong violence against minors, psychological manipulation, and disturbing horror imagery.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child harm, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens seeking classic 90s horror with supernatural elements and small-town menace will find this suspenseful, though it's genuinely disturbing.