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End Times at Ridgemont High

Ian Welke
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End Times at Ridgemont High

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

Ian Welke

End Times at Ridgemont High

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

282

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 1980s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

End Times at Ridgemont High follows high school students Evelyn and Tim MacIntire as they navigate typical teenage concerns while battling a mysterious cult, the Esoteric Order of Dagon, that is taking over their coastal town. As reality shifts and people are manipulated by otherworldly beings, the teens struggle to uncover the truth and prevent a catastrophic end. Sensitive topics include horror elements, graphic descriptions, and disturbing situations.

Unnerving

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Ian Welke’s End Times at Ridgemont High offers an engaging blend of horror and dark humor, capturing readers with its vivid, fast-paced narrative and well-developed characters. While the book’s suspense and eerie atmosphere are commendable, some found the plot's predictability and occasional pacing issues less appealing. Despite this, it remains a gripping read for horror fans.

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Who Should Read End Times at Ridgemont High?

Fans of dark humor and Lovecraftian horror will relish End Times at Ridgemont High by Ian Welke. Readers who enjoy Stephen King's blend of supernatural thrills and relatable characters or Neil Gaiman's imaginative worlds will find this novel equally captivating and eerie.

Book Details
Pages

282

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 1980s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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