Yes this is a gory book!!! I had to put it down a few times I love jack Ketchum!!! I am working on getting all of his books!! off season is a bit like hills have eyes scared the hell out of me!!! Loved it!! I am reading a book called birdman by mo hayder and its pretty gory and creepy!!! Y ou will have to look out for this one and it needs to be added to the list!!!!!