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Ghostlines

Nick Gadd (2008)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.59

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

"Ghostlines centres on Philip Trudeau, a once-respected investigative journalist who has stepped on the wrong toes. With his personal life and health deteriorating around him, Philip is consigned to a suburban newspaper where he writes filler local news articles to be slotted in among the real estate and restaurant advertisements. Sent to cover what appears to be a tragic yet routine death at a level crossing, Philip is drawn into a multilayered mystery that involves art theft, political intrigue, and business corruption."--Provided by publisher.

Is Ghostlines appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Parents should know this is an adult mystery with paranormal elements involving death at a level crossing, political corruption, and art theft. The protagonist is a disgraced journalist investigating a multilayered conspiracy.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death and political corruption.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in mysteries with paranormal twists will appreciate the investigative journalist protagonist uncovering layers of corruption.

Tags

MysteryThrillerUrban FantasyContemporary Fantasy