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In an attempt to glimpse Heaven in a near-death experience, a Parisienne doctor in 1873 experiments on himself with resuscitation through electricity only to return to life accompanied by a powerful, unspeakably evil presence.
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Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark Victorian horror fantasy features a doctor conducting dangerous self-experimentation to achieve a near-death experience, resulting in demonic possession. Contains strong supernatural horror, self-harm through medical experimentation, and disturbing psychological content.
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This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include self-harm, death, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A chilling tale of a Victorian doctor whose attempt to glimpse Heaven through deadly experimentation brings something evil back with him.