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The Cold One

Christopher Pike (1995)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.71
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathMurderDeceptionManipulationBody Horror

Positive tags

SurvivalMysteryHigh Angst

Hero archetypes

Detective / InvestigatorOutcast / Loner

Protagonist archetypes

Demon HeroMultiple POVs

Tropes

DemonHidden IdentityUrban FantasyMultiple POVsAntiheroMorally Gray ProtagonistSupernatural Hero

Themes

Good vs EvilDeceptionHumanityDestructionTemptationSurvivalIdentity

Synopsis

Existing only to destroy humankind, a demonic force, disguised as a beautiful woman, ravages the lives of several people, including former street gang member Jerry Washington and journalist Peter James.

Is The Cold One appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This dark supernatural thriller contains strong violence, disturbing demonic themes, and mature content as a malevolent entity destroys lives. The tone is intense and may be frightening for younger teens.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who enjoy creepy supernatural stories with high stakes and dark themes will find this demonic thriller gripping.

Tags

HorrorSupernatural ThrillerDark Urban Fantasy