Ghost Boy

Name: Ghost Boy
Price: 28.49 USD
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ISBN: 9784867517482

✍️ Ian Taylor

Reader Score

4.4

(1 review)

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A large print edition of a family's struggle against a supernatural affliction.

The Hardings move to the countryside for a fresh start, but Toby’s deteriorating condition reveals hidden truths about his parents. As traditional medicine proves useless, Will and Alice turn to folk magic. The plot centers on their attempt to identify and defeat the mysterious entity affecting their son. This large print version ensures accessibility without altering the core story of domestic dread and supernatural intervention.

Key Themes

folk magic supernatural affliction family secrets

Literary Context

Published by Next Chapter in 2021, this work sits within contemporary horror fiction. It draws on folk magic traditions to explore modern anxieties about family and health. The large print format addresses accessibility needs for readers with visual impairments.

Difficulty

● Easy

Recommended For Fans Of

Daphne du Maurier · M.R. James · Shirley Jackson · Colin Wilson

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Ghost Stories

🏛 Next Chapter 📅 2021 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9784867517482

📝 Description: Ghost Boy

Ian Taylor presents Ghost Boy, a narrative focusing on Will and Alice Harding and their seven-year-old son Toby. The family relocates to a rural home seeking renewal, yet their concealed history threatens to surface. Toby undergoes unsettling physical and vocal changes that medical professionals cannot explain. The parents eventually abandon conventional treatment for folk magic to address the supernatural affliction plaguing their child. This edition features large print formatting with an enlarged typeface designed for easier reading. Taylor explores themes of parental desperation and the intersection of modern life with ancient traditions. The story examines how far individuals will go when science fails them. It is suitable for readers who enjoy domestic horror and supernatural mysteries involving family dynamics. Those preferring fast-paced action or non-fiction may find the slow-burn tension less appealing. The narrative remains grounded in the specific experiences of the Harding family as they confront an unknown force.

💎 Our verdict on Ghost Boy

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Ian Taylor crafts a compelling domestic horror tale centered on the Harding family's struggle against an unexplainable affliction. The narrative effectively builds dread through Toby’s deteriorating condition and his parents’ desperate pivot to folk magic. While it lacks fast-paced action, its strength lies in psychological depth and atmospheric tension. It suits readers who prefer character-driven mysteries over visceral gore. The large print edition maintains the integrity of the story while enhancing readability. This is a solid choice for fans of ghost stories that prioritize emotional stakes and supernatural ambiguity within a family context.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate slow-burn tension and atmospheric domestic horror will find this narrative compelling. It offers a deep dive into parental desperation, exploring how far individuals go when science fails them. The large print format ensures accessibility without altering the core story of supernatural intervention. Those who enjoy examining the intersection of modern life with ancient traditions will appreciate the thematic depth regarding folk magic versus conventional medicine.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Ian Taylor crafts a compelling domestic horror tale centered on the Harding family's struggle against an unexplainable affliction. The narrative effectively builds dread through Toby’s deteriorating condition and his parents’ desperate pivot to folk magic. While it lacks fast-paced action, its strength lies in psychological depth and atmospheric tension. It suits readers who prefer character-driven mysteries over visceral gore. The large print edition maintains the integrity of the story while enhancing readability. This is a solid choice for fans of ghost stories that prioritize emotional stakes and supernatural ambiguity within a family context.