Book description
Padlocked doors. Strange light fixtures. Mutant cockroaches. There are some odd things about Nate's new apartment.
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1 author picked 14 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This blend of horror, mystery, and coming-of-age novel is a perfect summer read. I actually read this book while laying on a hammock in my backyard. The characters are likable, the mystery is intriguing, and the love story weave in the middle is endearing. You won’t have heart palpitations reading this book, but I can assure you that weird dreams will be part of the experience.
From Ricardo's list on The best books for those who love a good nightmare.
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