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Synopsis
Stephen King hails Rex Miller as "terrifying and original". Slob is his debut novel, the story of a man who thinks of himself as Death. A man who likes to feast on humanity, spilling blood wherever he goes. Jack Eichord is the detective who must hunt this human monster and genius killer. Years of working as a homicide detective for the Chicago Police department has hardened Eichord to things that would make most men turn and flee. But even he is not prepared for the labyrinthine search underground, as he trails the killer and his hostages through the sewer system of the city. Eichord thinks that he is beginning to understand the diabolical man and his patterns of violence...but can he guess the next victim in time, before it is too late for the woman he loves?
Slob: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is an extremely graphic horror-thriller featuring a serial killer who views himself as Death incarnate, with explicit violence, gore, and disturbing content throughout. The protagonist is a cannibalistic killer, and the book contains graphic descriptions of murder and torture.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include torture, graphic violence, gore, murder, and kidnapping (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult thriller readers will be drawn to the cat-and-mouse pursuit between detective and killer through Chicago's underground.