End Times at Ridgemont High
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
282
Novel • Fiction
California • 1980s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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
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.
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.
282
Novel • Fiction
California • 1980s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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