Phantom
No CoverYoung Ned Covington faces childhood fears and phantoms in a quiet, moody horror tale set in a seaside town.
No reviews yet
Young Ned Covington faces childhood fears and phantoms in a quiet, moody horror tale set in a seaside town.
Phantom, first published in 1982, is Thomas Tessier’s fourth novel. It is the story of Ned Covington, a ten-year-old boy, who explores an abandoned building near his home and what he finds there. It was also included on a similar list published as an appendix to Stephen Jones’ and Kim Newman’s 100 Best Books (Carroll & Graf, 1988). Phantom was nominated for a World Fantasy Award in 1983
will contain mild spoilers
No sexual content depicted.
Minor ominous hints of horror; no graphic violence described.
No profanity or strong language mentioned.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
No religious themes present.
No evidence found in available sources.
Moderate focus on phantoms and supernatural fears as occult elements.
No political or ideological messaging depicted.
No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Minor portrayal of childhood isolation and fear as emotional suffering.
No information found.