A mysterious book where coming-of-age themes intertwine with the atmosphere of “Lord of the Flies” and elements of “The Exorcist.”
A finalist for the British Fantasy Award in the category “Best Horror.”
Suitable for everyone who values works by Robert McCammon and Stephen King.
Early 20th century, a mountain valley in Pennsylvania. A boy’s shelter called Saint Vincent.
One night, men arrive at the shelter—one of them is badly wounded, and his skin is covered with ominous markings. His death awakens something ancient that spreads like a disease, infecting everything around. The boys begin to behave strangely, forming factions and taking sides in the conflict…
Not all of them will survive.
Peter Barlow, left an orphan after a brutal murder, and his loved ones are forced to make a difficult choice. Each of them understands that their lives are at stake—and perhaps even their eternal souls.