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Name: Jay's Journal
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)
Author: Beatrice Sparks

Jay is a bright, ambitious high‑school student who values his grades and friendships. When he encounters a circle that experiments with drugs and the occult, his world shifts dramatically. Drawn into a realm of dark rituals and an intense romantic obsession, Jay gravely descends into a realm he can no longer recognize. The story traces his descent and the increasing sense that escape seems impossible.

First publish date: 1979

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Beatrice Sparks

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