Content levels
Trigger warnings
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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
When seventeen-year-old Silas Umber's father disappears, Silas is sure it is connected to the powerful artifact he discovers, combined with his father's hidden hometown history, which compels Silas to pursue the path leading to his destiny and ultimately, to the discovery of his father, dead or alive.
Is Death watch appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A middle grade mystery-fantasy about a teen investigating his father's disappearance and uncovering family secrets through a powerful artifact. Expect mild supernatural peril and themes of loss.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Readers who love mysteries with supernatural elements and family secrets will enjoy following Silas as he uncovers his destiny.