Sometime last year, I read NOS4A2 and was pleasantly surprised. I was even more surprised to find out that Joe Hill is Stephen King's son. I don't read horror novels often and usually only read them when they come recommended by someone. Heart-Shaped Box came recommended and I'd say it was a pretty fine book. 
 The book is the story of a rock star at the end of his career. Judas Coyne was part of a death metal band whose members have mostly died off due to drugs or STDs. Coyne, as the last surviving member now lives a life of regret and bitterness. He picks up groupies and names them after the state he picked them up in. Coyne also likes to collect weird stuff and jumps at the chance to purchase a ghost which has been put up for auction. That one decision will cost him. 
 Once the haunted item arrives, Coyne starts seeing the ghost and realizes that he has made a big mistake. What follows is his investigation into the ghost and how it all links back to a girl he lived with who suffered from depression and killed herself after Coyne dumped her. Once the reason behind the ghost's appearance becomes clear, Coyne starts looking into the person who sold him the haunted box. Coyne feels guilty and weak because the ghost seeks vengeance and Coyne believes that he deserves to die. 
 I wouldn't say the book is incredibly scary but it is scary in some parts. Bon and Angus are simply awesome and I loved their role in the book. The book is pretty entertaining and the characters are well written. 
 I'd give it a good 3.5/5.