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Synopsis
The people of Goode's Crossing – mystics and mediums, some charltans, some not – settled in this quaint old town to ply their trade. But all of them are dabbling dangerously with forces they cannot begin to comprehend until it is too late. Playtime has ended. The children are dead. But their games are just beginning.
The Playground: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy horror novel deals with dead children who continue their sinister games from beyond the grave. The premise involves child death and supernatural horror elements that make it appropriate only for adult readers comfortable with disturbing themes.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death of child, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult horror readers who enjoy supernatural dread and dark premises will find this unsettling ghost story compelling.