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Synopsis
The house stood empty, dark, and foreboding, but it was the answer to all of Erica Walsh's problems -- a sturdy roof, a place to raise her kids, a home of her own for the rest of her natural life. But if the house was empty who was watching Erica with dead, vacant eyes...calling her name in the night with foul and fetid breath...caressing and arousing her with rough, probing hands? There was something wrong with the Walsh's new house...something evil...alive...waiting...
The Gatekeeper: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is an adult horror novel featuring graphic supernatural sexual assault, a malevolent haunting, and strong disturbing content involving non-consensual supernatural encounters. The violent and sexual nature of the haunting makes it inappropriate for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, supernatural abuse, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
This is an adult horror story about a single mother facing a terrifying supernatural presence in her new home.