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Synopsis
When thirteen-year-old Josh's beloved older brother, Max, is arrested for murder, the victim's sister leads Josh to evidence of Max's guilt--and her own--hidden in their favorite online role-playing game and Josh, who was conceived to save Max's life years earlier, must consider whether he shares that guilt.
Is Genesis Alpha appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A YA psychological thriller involving murder investigation and moral complexity. Contains themes of death, guilt, and a protagonist grappling with whether he shares responsibility for his brother's crime. No explicit content but deals with mature subject matter.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn into this mystery that combines real-world crime investigation with clues hidden in an online role-playing game.