Crucifax

The novel presents a dark twist on the Pied Piper tale, featuring Mace, a sinister figure who lures disenchanted youth with promises of pleasure and power. Set against a backdrop of teenage ennui, small-town isolation, and themes of incest and drug abuse, the story escalates into a violent climax filled with death and destruction. Garton, a key voice in the splatterpunk movement, masterfully explores the darker sides of adolescence, complemented by the eerie presence of ratlike creatures that serve Mace's nefarious purposes.