If only Joe Hill had emulated his father's early style, I would have said this was one the best horror stories I have ever read/heard. Unfortunately, it was rife with profoundly objectionable language. Do not under any circumstances listen to this story while in the presence of others!! Having made this disclaimer, NOS4A2 - German for vampire, is a horrifying, riveting tale written in a style reminiscent of Stephen King. It is about a young girl, Victoria McQueen, who uses a mysterious, magical disappearing bridge to find things, and an equally magical and mysterious Rolls Royce Wraith that Charlie Talent Manx uses to abduct children and take them to Christmasland. I was impressed that one of the main characters was Maggie, the librarian, who used Scrabble tiles to clarify ideas and cut through reality.
"The difference between children and adults was the difference between imagination and resignation."
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