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Psychlone

Greg Bear (1979)

SubgenreHard SF
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.18

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Positive tags

MysterySurvival

Hero archetypes

Scientist

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

The nuclear bomb is the only weapon so terrible that it destroys not only the human body, but the human soul. But what of those souls that were not destroyed, but maimed and ruptured by the blast at Hiroshima? They are coming, across the Pacific ocean, leaving blood and destruction in their wake, searching for revenge. Larry Fowler is a scientist--he doesn't want to be frightened by things he doesn't understand. However, he can't stop asking questions--questions that will bring him face to face with psychlone.

Tags

HorrorSupernatural ThrillerPsychological SF

Psychlone: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This hard SF/horror hybrid deals with vengeful souls of Hiroshima victims seeking revenge, featuring graphic violence, blood, and disturbing supernatural elements tied to nuclear warfare. The premise itself centers on one of history's greatest atrocities.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include genocide, graphic violence, and mass death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers fascinated by hard SF that confronts the moral weight of nuclear warfare through supernatural horror will find this compelling.