Horror
The nightwalker
1979·158 pages
A Vietnam veteran in London battles violent urges and possible lycanthropy in this grim, psychological horror tale.
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A Vietnam veteran in London battles violent urges and possible lycanthropy in this grim, psychological horror tale.
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A classic of contemporary horror whose many admirers have included Stephen King and Peter Straub, Thomas Tessier's novel The Nightwalker (1979) has been recognized as one of the finest werewolf stories ever written. This edition includes an afterword by the author.
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Contains vivid passages of grungy sex; moderate frequency and explicitness.
Violence & gore
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Frequent graphic violence with mutilation and death; central to the story.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not a dominant feature.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Witchcraft / occult
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Occult elements with mediums and supernatural themes; recurring but not central.
Political content
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Minor themes related to war trauma; not a primary focus.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Sexual assault
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Brief mentions of war-related trauma and suffering; not central.
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