Is this book dark? Yes. Did I clutch my pearls a few times? Yes. Was my mouth agape at the end? Yes. Could I put it down? No. I loved this book. It’s not for the faint of heart. That description has been used several times and it rings true but it has exceptional story telling and I can honestly say that in my 44 years of life, I’ve never read anything like it. READ THIS BOOK!! Horror friends get it now!