In this suspenseful thriller, a boy blinded by cancer mysteriously regains his sight, while his life intertwines with a ruthless killer and a girl born from rape.
In this suspenseful thriller, a boy blinded by cancer mysteriously regains his sight, while his life intertwines with a ruthless killer and a girl born from rape.
His birth was marked by wonder and tragedy. He sees beauty and terror beyond our deepest dreams. His story will change the way you see the world.
Bartholomew Lampion is born on a day of tragedy and terror that will mark his family forever. All agree that his unusual eyes are the most beautiful they have ever seen. On this same day, a thousand miles away, a ruthless man learns that he has a mortal enemy named Bartholomew. He embarks on a relentless search to find this enemy, a search that will c...
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Brief references to sexual situations; semi-explicit on-page scenes, not erotic in nature. A character born from rape; references to on-page assault (in some detail) and its aftermath.
Frequent intense violence including murders by a ruthless killer; graphic depictions of surgery and injuries.
Use of profanity and strong language throughout.
Some substance use depicted, including intentional alcohol abuse; not a major theme.
No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Central themes of good vs evil with biblical and spiritual overtones; devotional framing of kindness and morality.
Minor supernatural elements like mysterious sight restoration; no occult rituals.
No evidence found in available sources.
Brief social commentary on human behavior and ethics.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Childhood tragedy including medical trauma; emotional suffering from loss and violence. A character born from rape; references to on-page assault (in some detail) and its aftermath.
TW: Illness-induced blindness
This was amazing. The way Koontz had me utterly haaaating Junior so much was a sign of just how good Koontz was at writing him. I was ranting to…