Victoria McQueen possesses an extraordinary gift: an innate ability to find lost things by crossing a magical, rickety covered bridge that transports her to desired locations. But her power comes with a terrifying cost when she crosses paths with Charles Talent Manx, an immortal villain who lures children into his 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith, vanity plate NOS4A2. Manx, a malevolent abductor, transports his young victims to a twisted, sinister amusement park called Christmasland, where they lose their innocence and become as monstrous as he is. Vic is the only child ever to escape Manx's clutches, a feat that leaves her deeply scarred and haunted. Years later, a grown-up Victoria desperately tries to outrun her past, but Manx has not forgotten her. Seeking revenge and something irreplaceable from Vic's life, Manx resurfaces, reigniting their epic, decades-long battle. As the stakes escalate, Vic must confront her darkest fears and embrace her unique abilities once more to protect her loved ones and finally destroy the insidious Charles Manx, even if it means sacrificing everything.
Critical Reception
"Praised as a masterwork of horror, this novel cemented Joe Hill's reputation as a formidable voice in contemporary supernatural fiction."