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Synopsis
Stan is called out to Possum Kingdom Lake in Central Texas where a boy scout has been killed in a tragic Jeep accident. At first glance it appears to be just a typical case of a reckless teenager driving too fast, but the teenager, Steven Caldwell, insists the accident wasn't his fault. He claims he was distracted by an alien spacecraft flying overhead. At first Stan thinks his client's story is ridiculous, but as his investigation progresses he discovers his client may be telling the truth.
Is Cactus Island appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A legal mystery involving a tragic accident and alien encounter claims. Contains a death of a minor character (boy scout) in an accident, but no graphic content. Suitable for teens and adults interested in mysteries with supernatural elements.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of child.
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Who'll love this
Readers who enjoy mysteries with unexpected twists and the possibility of extraterrestrial encounters will find this investigation compelling.