Horns
by Joe Hill
Horns by Joe Hill holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 66.3K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 370 pages.
About Horns
Ignatius Perrish spent the night drunk and doing terrible things. He woke up the next morning with a thunderous hangover, a raging headache . . . and a pair of horns growing from his temples.At first Ig thought the horns were a hallucination, the product of a mind damaged by rage and grief. He had spent the last year in a lonely, private purgatory, following the death of his beloved, Merrin Williams, who was raped and murdered under inexplicable circumstances. A mental breakdown would have been the most natural thing in the world. But there was nothing natural about the horns, which were all too real.Once the righteous Ig had enjoyed the life of the blessed: born into privilege, the second son of a renowned musician and younger brother of a rising late-night TV star, he had security, wealth, and a place in his community. Ig had it all, and more—he had Merrin and a love founded on shared daydreams, mutual daring, and unlikely midsummer magic.But Merrin's death damned all that. The only suspect in the crime, Ig was never charged or tried. And he was never cleared. In the court of public opinion in Gideon, New Hampshire, Ig is and always will be guilty because his rich and connected parents pulled strings to make the investigation go away. Nothing Ig can do, nothing he can say, matters. Everyone, it seems, including God, has abandoned him. Everyone, that is, but the devil inside. . . .
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joe Hill |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 370 |
| Genres | Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 66,287 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Horns?
Horns is categorized as Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Horns worth reading?
Based on 66.3K reader ratings, Horns has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Horns?
Horns has 370 pages.
Who wrote Horns?
Horns was written by Joe Hill. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for Horns?
The ISBN-13 for Horns is 9780061147950.0.
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