Nocturne Book Club Presents Wretch with Eric Larocca
About this Event
Nocturne Book Club presents an evening with Eric Larocca
About the book:
Wretch: or, the Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw
Gritty and gruesome, Eric LaRocca brings a nightmare to life in this story about loss, grief and the loved ones who haunt us. From rising horror star and award-winning author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke comes a nightmarish, haunting, tech-Gothic thrill ride about sorrow, memory, and the unabashed complexity of love as a transgressive act. After his husband dies, Simeon Link finds himself overcome by grief and seeking comfort in an unusual support group called The Wretches, who offer an addictive and dangerous source of relief. They introduce Simeon to a curious figure known as Porcelain Khaw, a man with the ability to let those who are grieving have one last intimate moment with their beloved...for a price. Hallucinatory, fiendish, and destructively beautiful, Wretch transports us to a world where not everything is as it seems, and those we love may be the ones who haunt us most.
Content Warnings
Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore
About the Author
Eric LaRocca (he/they) is a 3x Bram Stoker Award® finalist, a Shirley Jackson Award nominee, and a 2x Splatterpunk Award winner. He was named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus as “one of the strongest and most unique voices in contemporary horror fiction.” LaRocca’s notable works include Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, Everything the Darkness Eats, and At Dark, I Become Loathsome. He currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts with his partner.
What to Expect
• A live, intimate conversation with Eric Larocca
• A guided discussion with the Nocturne Book Club community
• A book signing with the author
• Time to gather, connect, and experience the stories together
There is something rare about sitting with a book that moved you and then sitting with the person who brought it into the world. This evening is an invitation into both.
Please note, this is also the night of the North Shore Pride Parade, and a celebration of a queer author, so please come in your pride best!
Event Details
Date: June 27th 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Nocturne, Salem, Massachusetts
How to Register
Tickets for this event are available through Eventbrite.
Please note: space is limited due to the intimate nature of this gathering. We highly recommend reserving in advance.
• You are welcome to bring your own copy for signing
• Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis for ticket holders
• Doors will open shortly before the event begins
We look forward to welcoming you into this evening of nightmares, darkness, and story 🕯️✨
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.00
