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The Midnight Man

Simon Clark (2008)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.38

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsTortured Protagonist

Synopsis

Van Gogh paints works of transcendent genius, while in London a killer launches a reign of terror ... Nidabi is attacked by her master but is rescued just in time by Pastor Hux, a man who befriended Van Gogh many years ago. A decade later the men live different lives. But soon a deadly momentum will draw the two old friends together into a withering storm painted in madness and death.

The Midnight Man: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This dark fantasy contains a killer's reign of terror in Victorian London with strong violence and disturbing themes around madness. Connection to Van Gogh adds literary gravitas but doesn't soften the dark content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Adult readers who appreciate dark historical fantasy with psychological depth will be drawn to the blend of art history and horror.

Tags

Historical FictionPsychological HorrorLiterary Fantasy