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I Am Not A Serial Killer: Now a major film

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John, who works in his family's mortuary, is fascinated by serial killers and fears he might be a sociopath. To keep his darker impulses in check, he follows a strict set of rules. But when a demon starts killing people in his town, John must confront both the supernatural threat and his own inner darkness. As he battles the demon, his grip on sanity weakens, leading to a final confrontation that blurs the line between monster and hero.
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This horror novel suits readers who enjoy psychological horror, supernatural thrillers, and complex characters grappling with moral ambiguity. It is ideal for mature teens and adults who appreciate dark humour and suspenseful mysteries.

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The first in a darkly comic series with a supernatural twist, now a major motion picture released in August 2016 in the US and on general release in the UK from December 2016

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John works in his family's mortuary and has an obsession with serial killers. He wants to be a good person, but fears he is a sociopath, and for years he has suppressed his dark side through a strict system of rules designed to mimic "normal" behaviour.

Then a demon begins stalking his small town and killing people one by one, and John is forced to give in to his darker nature in order to save them. As he struggles to understand the demon and find a way to kill it, his own mind begins to unravel until he fears he may never regain control.

Faced with the reality that he is, perhaps, more monstrous than the monster he is fighting, John must make a final stand against the horrors of both the demon and himself.

I Am Not A Serial Killer: Now a major film by Dan Wells.

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An unabashedly gory gem, this book mixes genres to create a story with a believable teenage sociopath, dark humour, and a captivating mystery. It is also notable for vivid descriptions that add a chilling realism. Kirkus recommends buying multiple copies where it won’t be banned.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780755348817

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 239g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Dan Wells has a Bachelors in English from Brigham Young University where he was the editor at The Leading Edge Magazine. He now runs www.timewastersguide.com.

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