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Synopsis
One hundred years ago in Port Arbello a pretty little girl began to scream. And struggle. And die. No one heard. No one saw. Just one man whose guilty heart burst in pain as he dashed himself to death in the sea. Now something peculiar is happening in Port Arbello. The children are disappearing, one by one. An evil history is repeating itself. And one strange, terrified child has ended her silence with a scream that began a hundred years ago.
Suffer the Children: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This horror novel features children being murdered and disappearing, graphic violence, and deeply disturbing themes involving child endangerment. The Nightmare on Elm Street connection indicates slasher horror with potentially intense supernatural violence.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child abuse, child harm, suicide, murder, and kidnapping (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Fans of supernatural horror with dark historical mysteries will find this chilling tale of repeating evil compelling.