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Heart-Shaped Box

a chilling, award-winning novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
By Joe Hill
Series: GOLLANCZ S.F.
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Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill is a thrilling horror novel that follows an ageing rock star named Judas Coyne, known for his macabre collection of morbid souvenirs. His life takes a chilling turn when he acquires a ghost tied to a suit in a heart-shaped box. This ghost is determined to destroy Judas, propelling him into a terrifying journey filled with supernatural elements and deep-seated suspense.
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You might enjoy this haunting tale if you're fascinated by chilling ghost stories and relish a modern twist on the classic horror genre. This book intertwines rock music with a sinister backstory, delivering eerie twists and spine-tingling suspense that will keep you engrossed until the very last page.

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Heart-Shaped Box

`A compelling, spine-tingling chiller' (Harlan Coben), one of the most memorable debuts in decades, now ten years old! With a brand new exclusive introduction from the author.

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A nail-biting ghost story that will keep you up at night while you keep turning the pages . . .

'Buy my stepfather's ghost' read the e-mail.

So Jude did.

He bought it, in the shape of the dead man's suit, delivered in a heart-shaped box, because he wanted it: because his fans ate up that kind of story. It was perfect for his collection: the genuine skulls and the bones, the real honest-to-God snuff movie, the occult books and all the rest of the paraphanalia that goes along with his kind of hard/goth rock.

But the rest of his collection doesn't make the house feel cold. The bones don't make the dogs bark; the movie doesn't make Jude feel as if he's being watched. And none of the artefacts bring a vengeful old ghost with black scribbles over his eyes out of the shadows to chase Jude out of his home, and make him run for his life ...

People can't stop reading Heart-Shaped Box:

'Unique and just damn cool, this is a must read for fans of the macabre . . . This gritty, haunting tale had my horror-loving heart swooning with how eerie it was' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Don't be fooled that this is some cute story, there is death and there is intense danger and stress, but oh so well woven together' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'A story of a vengeful ghost, but there is a lot more to the story than that . . . [it] takes many unexpected twists and turns and Hill's conception of what a ghost can do is quite original and disturbing' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'[A] clever plot and seemingly unlovable characters, I was turning the pages like there was no tomorrow for the last 100 pages and didn't guess the ending' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'The creepiest, scariest new book that I have read in quite some time . . . a grand adventure fraught with tension and nail-biting moments that you won't want to put down' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Series: GOLLANCZ S.F.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Heart-Shaped Box is acclaimed for its spine-tingling horror and haunting narrative, reminiscent of classic horror experiences. Reviewers praise Joe Hill's lean and precise prose, creating not only a terrifying atmosphere but also a surprisingly moving story. The book is recognised as a skilful and memorable debut in the horror genre, leaving a lasting impact on readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473222700

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 303g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Joe Hill is a recipient of the Ray Bradbury Fellowship and the winner of the A.E. Coppard Long Fiction Prize, William Crawford, World Fantasy, British Fantasy, Bram Stoker and International Horror Guild Awards. His short fiction has appeared in literary, mystery and horror collections and magazines in Britain and America. For more information, visit www.joehillfiction.com or follow @Joe_Hill on social media.

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