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BOOK REVIEW: Horns by Joe Hill – By Achira Samaratunga Source : Dæhæna – Monthly e-Newsletter October 2022 Horns is a dark fantasy novel written by Joe Hill, the son of awardwinning author Stephen King. It is his second published work of fiction and explores the story of Ignatius Perrish, a young man who wakes up one morning with horns growing out of his head. A year after his girlfriend Merrin dies in terrible circumstances, Ignatius develops horns and some terrifying powers to go with them. He uses his newfound abilities to try and find out what exactly happened on the night she died. It takes him on a crazy journey that forces him to reflect on his childhood, his beliefs, and his relationships with his family & friends. The story follows a non-linear timeline, meaning the narrative isn’t told in chronological order. It allows key details of the plot to ...