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The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine - as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave.

Later is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King's classic novel It, Later is a powerful, haunting, unforgettable exploration of what it takes to stand up to evil in all the faces it wears.

25% End of Ch. 13: (view spoiler)[ I love this so far. It is so strange, Sixth Sense kinda strange but funny most of the time, the author knows how to tell it and if you don't like it well, "too bad," or "deal with it." I like that Jamie's mom believes him and it's sad that they lost their money to that ponzi scheme, some people have no morals. I liked that Jamie is so smart and loves his mom. I feel bad for the uncle. I don't know if I like Liz. (hide spoiler)]

50% End of Ch. 32: (view spoiler)[ Well he did say this was a horror story, I feel so bad for Jamie, is Therriault really telling the truth? I don't want his mother to die. I don't like Liz, why does she have to be so sneaky and a liar, plus a corrupted cop? I'm glad Jamie's mom ended the relationship, how could Liz actually bring dope to the house? I'm glad they stopped the bomb. Poor Jamie, I hope Therriault disappears soon. (hide spoiler)]

75% End of Ch. 53: "You get used to marvelous things. You take them for granted You can try not to, but you do." (view spoiler)[ This kinda hit home, sometimes the marvelous things are small, like taking a walk with a loved one in the park. I am glad Jamie got rid of the demon that was Therriault. It sucked the Mr. Burkett died alone in the flight. It was sad to learn that his daughter is in a mental institution, crazy that she went crazy and killed her own baby. I am glad Liz got caught since she didn't learn from when Jamie's mom kicked her out and broke up with her. (hide spoiler)]

Finished... "Books are a uniquely portable magic." I wonder where he read that, lol. (view spoiler)[ I was shocked to find out that Uncle Harry was his father! Yea, that I did not see coming at all, I'm glad he didn't ask for the details, it's bad enough. I could not believe has far Liz had fallen, she had no qualms on killing those man, cold-blooded. I hope he doesn't see that evil spirit anymore! Stop whistling for it! (hide spoiler)]

Ch 13
(view spoiler)[This sounds so promising creepy, I already love it. I really love Stephen King’s writing style, it wasn’t until this year that I’ve read his books, I’ve really been missing out!

Jamie can see dead people, and his mother (who reads & publishes books, love that) is the only one who knows. Regis Thomas his books honestly sound great, I wonder if he didn’t kill himself because he couldn’t answer all the questions lol. I’m hoping Jamie will write his story.

I’m really loving this, especially Jamie’s matter of fact attitude. I’m guessing Liz will be the one who will recruit him to find the serial killer? Love that Regis told them the story and Jamie’s mother will write it eheh. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 35
(view spoiler)[I really didn’t expect Liz to be corrupt tbh, can’t believe she brought drugs to their house! She’s definitely going to be trouble though. Can’t freaking wait. Omg Therriault is really creepy, he’s definitely the one who’s going to stick around. I hate Liz tho omg, poor Jamie. Omg his haunting is so scary, why am I reading this at night!!! (hide spoiler)]

Ch 55
(view spoiler)[Ew so Therriault is basically haunted himself - I wonder whether that happened when he was dead or even before that? Still, creepy as hell. It basically became Jamie’s lapdog though ieeeeh love that. It’s going to be trouble though. Nooo professor Burkett died?? I’m so sad about that, I love how he was helping him and finally believed him :(

I keep forgetting to write updates because the story just grabs me and doesn’t let go lol. Nooooo Liz is back!! And she’s blackmailing him bc she recorded him telling his mother about the Regis book too dammit I hate her. (hide spoiler)]

Finished
(view spoiler)[She’s a full-on addict now. Why am I still so creeped out tho omg Therriault isn’t even here??? Holy shite she abducted him, killed a lot of people, and then we find out that it was for nothing because the guy didn’t even have pills? Man Jamie is going to have a lot of traumas.

I can’t believe Marsden tortured and killed his own wife tho holy shit. And he called for Therriault!!!! The scene with the mirror was so fucking creepy omg but I’m glad Liz is dead. WHY AM I READING SO LATE AT NIGHT.

Man it was so good again, I love his writing style so much. I can’t believe Harry was his father, I’m so shook. I do hate that we’ll never know the truth, whether he raped his mother or it was a conscious decision and all that. And the thing is still there, I’m left with this looking over my shoulder vibe. My brain also REALLY wants me to whistle but I’m scared out of my mind lmao. (hide spoiler)]

Cinthia wrote: "25% End of Ch. 13: [spoilers removed]"

Yesss I love the way this is written!

Cinthia wrote: "75% End of Ch. 53: "You get used to marvelous things. You take them for granted You can try not to, but you do." [spoilers removed]"

That's a great quote! (view spoiler)[I was shook about his daughter as well, I kind of wanted to know more about her and why she killed her baby. (hide spoiler)]

Cinthia wrote: "Finished... "Books are a uniquely portable magic." I wonder where he read that, lol. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I was shook too! I did sort of wanted some details, because I just can't imagine whether or not Jamie's mother would willingly sleep with her brother :O (hide spoiler)]