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Ralph Roberts used to be an ordinary guy—until insomnia robbed him of sleep. Now he's no longer ordinary—he can see horrible things happening to the people of Derry, Maine. He can see how, one by one, they are turning into monsters straight from hell.

He'd like to call them nightmares, but he's wide awake. He can't call himself crazy, because there is another person who sees these happenings, too. But even if seeing is believing, it still doesn't give him a clue of how to stop these deadly, demonic visions from coming true.

It's almost midnight here. I'm so excited to start this one!!

I'm on hold at the library!

Abby wrote: "I'm on hold at the library!"

Oh no :(

I hope you get it soon

Ch 1 & 2 - Very curious about what is happening with Ed. Ralph has his hands full already

11% - Ed is off his rocker! (view spoiler)[Beating up his poor wife for signing a petition. I'm very curious to find out what exactly is causing his 'madness' (hide spoiler)] Stopping here for today. About to get started on another book.

16% - No clue what is happening to Ralph either, but such severe insomnia is liable to mess with your mind and make you see things. He really should go to the doctor. (view spoiler)[I'm very happy Helen and Natalie are safe and far away from Ed (hide spoiler)]

25% - The first real mention of Centurions aside from the mumbling of Ed. What does it all mean?

34% - (view spoiler)[Poor May Locher (hide spoiler)] I really wished I understood what was real and what wasn't, but I'm also enjoying my confusion.

41% - Ralph just painted a big target on his back when he decided that (view spoiler)[Rosalie wasn't going with the Doc. I hope he makes it out alive and not completely insane. (hide spoiler)]

47% - I am loving the development of Ralph and Lois' relationship. So cute

52% - (view spoiler)['Dear Jesus, I'm a vampire.' - We finally learn what a Centurion really is, and oh my what a pickle Ralph has found himself in. My main question is who's lifeforce has he been stealing all this time? (hide spoiler)] I am enjoying this so much.

60% - (view spoiler)[The Crimson King is real, and we finally learn Ed's true connection to this whole thing (hide spoiler)] Oh boy.

67% - Part Three: Ralph has finally started asking the right questions and it's making Lois think. I love that.(view spoiler)[More RalphxLois moments please! (hide spoiler)]

I want to finish this one today, but I won't be home for a chunk of the day so idk if that's possible. Here's hoping

84%- The gore is real. I really regret eating at this very moment. Ugh

Chapter 7: (view spoiler)[Finally starting to get a bit more horror-like here. Wonder why he should cancel his appointment... (hide spoiler)]

Final stretch...

Complete - Oh boy was that an ending! I have thoughts on this one but I can't piece them together,..

Chapter 13: (view spoiler)[What an encounter with the bald-headed men. They're so creepy! (hide spoiler)]

Abby wrote: "Chapter 13: [spoilers removed]"
IKR. I loved that, and it gave (view spoiler)[Ed's insanity and Ralph's sleeplessness a purpose. (hide spoiler)]

Chapter 22: (view spoiler)[That fire had me on the edge of my seat. My goodness! (hide spoiler)]

Finished: (view spoiler)[Perfect ending! So sweet that Ralph died in Natalie's place. (hide spoiler)]