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Synopsis
"After I died, I wandered my town, unseen, alone, and wondering why I'd been sentenced to linger in this world. Then Alissa, the victim in a long-ago murder case I'd worked, came to me. She led me to a body sprawled in the weeds, and the terrible truth dawned on me: I'd let Alissa's real killer escape. I'd imprisoned an innocent man--and now another young girl was dead..."--p. [4] of cover.
Is Desolate Angel appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This supernatural mystery features a dead detective investigating murders as a ghost, with moderate violence related to crime scenes and murder investigations. The book deals with themes of wrongful imprisonment, guilt, and redemption.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, death, death of child, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy ghost stories mixed with crime mysteries will appreciate this unique perspective of a detective solving cases from beyond the grave.