# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nocturne Book Club Presents Wretch with Eric Larocca - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Step into a night of gruesome grief and nightmares of the loved ones who haunt us with a 3x Bram Stoker Award Finalist, Eric Larocca!About this EventNocturne Book Club presents an evening with Eric LaroccaAbout the book:Wretch: or, the Unbecoming of Porcelain KhawGritty 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 WarningsInfidelity, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/68f97b50-706e-11f1-bf47-2b68e73a9c81-rimg-w555-h740-dc181414-gmir.jpg About the AuthorEric 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 togetherThere 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 DetailsDate: June 27th 2026Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Nocturne, Salem, MassachusettsHow to RegisterTickets 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 beginsWe look forward to welcoming you into this evening of nightmares, darkness, and story ?️✨ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/nocturne-book-club-presents-wretch-with-eric-larocca/100001991239632343 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, lgbt-pride, parades - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-06-27T23:00:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Nocturne - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12, max: 12, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Salem - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Nocturne - **lat**: 42.5207005 - **long**: -70.8942371 - **full address**: Nocturne, 18 Front Street, Salem, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nocturne Book Club Presents Wretch with Eric Larocca - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/76f2b0a9f186b72e1ecc0e8ccbd393ff926a9993212c6904599f41f10545361e-rimg-w1200-h862-dc060607-gmir.jpg?v=1781062306 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nocturne Book Club Presents Wretch with Eric Larocca being held? - **A:** Nocturne Book Club Presents Wretch with Eric Larocca takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Nocturne, 18 Front Street, Salem, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Nocturne Book Club Presents Wretch with Eric Larocca? - **A:** Nocturne Book Club Presents Wretch with Eric Larocca is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nocturne Book Club Presents Wretch with Eric Larocca? - **A:** Nocturne Book Club Presents Wretch with Eric Larocca is organized by Nocturne. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nocturne Book Club Presents Wretch with Eric Larocca is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salem, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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