Horror
Polybius
2025·352 pages
A mysterious 1980s arcade game unleashes paranoia and violence on a seaside town as two teens race to stop it.
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A mysterious 1980s arcade game unleashes paranoia and violence on a seaside town as two teens race to stop it.
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“If you’re a fan of Stephen King and Stranger Things, then this is the book for you.” —Richard Chizmar, New York Times bestselling author Stranger Things meets The Walking Dead in this chilling horror novel based on the terrifying urban legend about a video game created by the government for psychological warfare. October, 1982. Forced to move to the quiet seaside town of Tasker Bay by her mother, the only thing on high schooler Andi’s mind is saving up enough money to return to her old stomping...
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Sexual content
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One fade-to-black sex scene between teen leads; mild attraction
Violence & gore
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Horrific mutilations, murder, strong violence, and animal cruelty
Profanity
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Strong language used frequently throughout
Substance use
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Underage alcohol and drug use; substance references
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonic content present
Political content
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Government conspiracy; tech used for control and warfare
Self-harm / suicide
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Suicide depicted amid the town's violent breakdown
Abuse & suffering
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On-page animal cruelty; widespread cruelty and suffering
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