Synopsis

Judas Coyne, a reclusive, aging heavy metal rock star with a macabre fascination for the occult, impulsively purchases a ghost online. The spectral package arrives in a heart-shaped box: the suit of Craddock McDermott, the recently deceased stepfather of one of Jude's former conquests. Initially amused by his new macabre artifact, Jude quickly discovers that this isn't a mere relic, but an actual, vengeful spirit determined to torment him. Craddock's ghost, a relentless and malevolent entity, blames Jude for his stepdaughter's suicide and seeks to exact a horrifying revenge. As the haunting escalates from unsettling manifestations to outright physical assaults, Jude and his young assistant, Georgia, are forced to flee across the country, desperately trying to understand the ghost's rules and find a way to escape its grasp. The line between reality and the supernatural blurs, pushing Jude to confront his past sins and the true nature of the evil he has unleashed.

Critical Reception

"Joe Hill's debut novel was lauded by critics for its fresh take on the ghost story, establishing him as a powerful and original voice in modern horror fiction."

Metadata

ISBN:9780575079137
Pages:388
Age Rating:18+

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