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Synopsis
In 1695, a notorious English pirate buried his bounty in a maze of booby-trapped tunnels on an island off the coast of Maine. In three hundred years, no one has breached this cursed and rocky fortress. Now a treasure hunter and his high-tech, million-dollar recovery team embark on the perfect operation to unlock the labyrinth's mysteries. First the computers fail. The then crewmen begin to die. The island has guarded its secrets for centuries, and it isn't letting them go--without a fight.
Is Riptide appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Contains crew member deaths in survival horror situations involving booby traps and supernatural elements. Strong violence with fatal consequences, though not graphically detailed. Moderate language expected given the thriller context.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and body horror.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the treasure hunt mystery with high-tech crew facing deadly supernatural challenges on a cursed island.