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Some believe Bedford, Maine, is cursed. Its bloody past, endless rain, and the decay of its downtown portend a hopeless future. With the death of its paper mill, Bedford's unemployed residents soon find themselves with far too much time to dwell on thoughts of Susan Marley. Once the local beauty, she's now the local whore. Silently prowling the muddy streets, she watches eerily from the shadows, waiting for . . . something. And haunting the sleep of everyone in town with monstrous visions of violence and horror.Those who are able will leave Bedford before the darkness fully ascends. But those who are trapped here—from Susan Marley's long-suffering mother and younger sister to her guilt-ridden, alcoholic ex-lover to the destitute and faithless with nowhere else to go—will soon know the fullest and most terrible meaning of nightmare.
The Keeper: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark horror novel contains graphic violence, disturbing psychological terror, sexual content including references to sex work, strong language, substance abuse, and deeply disturbing nightmare imagery. Appropriate only for mature adult readers comfortable with intense horror.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include sexual assault, gore, alcohol abuse, emotional abuse, and substance abuse (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy psychological horror and dark atmosphere will be gripped by the town's descent into supernatural nightmare.