'Hex' by Thomas Olde Heuvelt is a modern horror novel that delves into the story of a small town haunted by a 17th-century witch, Katherine van Wyler, known as the Black Rock Witch. The town, Black Spring, has adapted to the curse by using advanced technology to monitor her and prevent outsiders from seeing her. However, when a group of teenagers disrupts the delicate balance, chaos ensues, revealing the dark secrets and horrors lurking beneath the surface. The narrative explores themes of fear, mob mentality, and the consequences of meddling with forces beyond human understanding, all wrapped in a blend of supernatural terror and modern-day technology.
The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, offering a glimpse into the lives of the town's inhabitants as they navigate the sinister presence of the witch and the repercussions of their actions. The writing style combines elements of dark fantasy, horror, and suspense, keeping readers on edge as the plot unfolds with unexpected twists and turns. The book challenges traditional notions of witchcraft and superstition, presenting a complex and chilling tale that blurs the lines between past and present, folklore and reality.
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Triggers include themes of suicide, graphic violence, and instances of harsh treatment of characters, particularly regarding gender dynamics.
From The Publisher:
"This is totally, brilliantly original." -Stephen King
"HEX is creepy and gripping and original, sure to be one of the top horror novels of 2016." -George R.R. Martin
The English language debut of the bestselling Dutch novel, Hex, from Thomas Olde Heuvelt-a Hugo and World Fantasy award nominated talent to watch
Whoever is born here, is doomed to stay 'til death. Whoever settles, never leaves.
Welcome to Black Spring, the seemingly picturesque Hudson Valley town haunted by the Black Rock Witch, a seventeenth century woman whose eyes and mouth are sewn shut. Muzzled, she walks the streets and enters homes at will. She stands next to children's bed for nights on end. Everybody knows that her eyes may never be opened or the consequences will be too terrible to bear.
The elders of Black Spring have virtually quarantined the town by using high-tech surveillance to prevent their curse from spreading. Frustrated with being kept in lockdown, the town's teenagers decide to break their strict regulations and go viral with the haunting. But, in so doing, they send the town spiraling into dark, medieval practices of the distant past.
This chilling novel heralds the arrival of an exciting new voice in mainstream horror and dark fantasy.
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Couldn't finish this silly travesty.
What can you read after
Hex?
About the Author:
Thomas Olde Heuvelt (1983) is the international bestselling author of HEX. The lauded novel was published in over twenty-five countries around the world and is currently in development for TV by Gary Dauberman and James Wan. Olde Heuvelt, whose last name in Dutch dialect means "Old Hill," was the first ever translated author to win a Hugo Award for his short fiction. He lives in The Netherlands and the south of France and is an avid mountaineer.
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